BBC colleagues when news of his departure was unveiled by floor manager Niall Jackson. He later confirmed that that day was his last after 18 years as a broadcaster at the channel.Speaking to Express.co.uk, Simon’s former colleagues Kate Silverton, 50, has now insisted she wasn’t surprised by the news.She said: “Was it a shock really?“People follow their paths and Simon made a decision which was right for him, in terms of where his personal circumstances are at.“We started out together, he was lovely to work with and very very funny.”The broadcaster was known for his witty remarks, particularly during royal news segments.Jack Whitehall sparks huge divide as Brit Awards host mutedIn one memorable moment, he queried how Prince William and.
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