‘Newsnight’ Lead Host and Prince Andrew Interviewer Emily Maitlis Set to Leave BBC

@PaulCYallop quipped: “It’s a great loss to the BBC - but now that you don’t have to be impartial, you can give your opinions on the big issues of the day!“Such as grated cheese on curry? Yes or no?”@BeCoMeCast replied again, saying: “You’re very welcome and they are truly well deserved words.“Not to worry about my bet - I’ve doubled up and have You to win Wimbledon this year … don’t let me down!”@CliveDavidLon opined: “Why don’t Global launch a TV network rather than just YouTube access?”@Billpor856 said: “Totally agree, I’ve now given up watching Newsnight  now the magic has vanished.”Emily first joined Newsnight in 2006 and her most famous interview on the show came when she sat down with Prince Andrew in November 2019.For the interview, the host won the Network Presenter of the Year award at the RTS TV journalism awards in 2020. 

Naga Munchetty has spoken out after her BBC colleague Emily Maitlis announced her departure from the channel earlier this week.The BBC Breakfast presenter has taken to Twitter to wish her friend and colleague well after Emily announced she will be leaving the BBC after 20 years.Emily, who was the lead anchor for BBC Two's news and current affairs programme Newsnight after joining the team first in 2006, has traded broadcasting for podcasting, and will be doing so with former BBC colleague Jon Sopel. Taking to social media to announce the news, Emily said: "Some work news - @BBCJonSopel and I are going to launch a brand new podcast with @Global, exec produced by @dinosofos.

BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin has applauded Emily Maitlis for exiting the BBC after 20 years with the broadcaster.The Newsnight presenter and the BBC’s former North America editor Jon Sopel have announced their decision to quit in order to join the media group Global, which owns LBC.Louise, 53, took to Twitter last night where she gave her thoughts on Emily’s choice to step down, in view of her 244,300 followers. Emily, 51, announced her news yesterday in a series of tweets to her 456,600 followers.Tagging Jon, 62, and Dino Sofos, who is the founder of audio production company Persephonica, she expressed her excitement at starting a new chapter of her career.“Some work news,” Emily wrote, “@BBCJonSopel and I are going to launch a brand new podcast with @Global, exec produced by @dinosofos.  “It’s an amazing opportunity to do something we all love, and we are so thrilled Global is giving us this opportunity to be big and ambitious with this project.“@dinosofos has been the powerhouse behind Brexitcast, Newscast and Americast, and we are delighted his new company @persephonica will be producing this major new podcast with Global.“Nevertheless, it will be a wrench to leave the BBC after 20 phenomenal years.“I am so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had there. “More than anything I’m grateful to have worked with the most incredible people - many of whom are dear friends. “I owe my BBC colleagues everything,” Emily concluded.In response to Emily’s first tweet about joining Global, Louise sent her former colleague her best wishes.“Congratulations,” Louise tweeted out, with three hands clapping emojis. Louise waved goodbye to her colleagues on BBC Breakfast on September 15 last year after almost 20 years of working on the

Emily Maitlis confirmed her exit from Newsnight in an emotional statement earlier today.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has taken to Twitter to speak out after her BBC colleague Emily Maitlis announced her departure from the broadcaster after 20 years.

BBC broadcasters Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel have left the BBC to join Global with an exclusive deal.The pair are set to host their own podcast show together as well as an LBC show.Dino Sofos, founder of audio production company Persephonica and former head of BBC News Podcasts, will also be joining as the show's executive producer.Maitlis previously hosted Newsnight for the BBC while Sopel was the channel's North American Editor, and they both presented the Americast podcast which focusses on US politics.Emily Maitlis also interviewed Prince Andrew about the Epstein scandal and has recently said that the words he said in the interview "may come to be the only testimony we have."Political editor for BBC News Andrew Marr has also recently moved to Global and is set to present an upcoming show.Emily Maitlis discussed the move: "We are just so delighted to be launching this brand new podcast, which will build on everything we’ve achieved with Americast over the last few years, and it will find new audiences and a new home with Global.”She also took to Twitter to speak upon the matter, saying that it will be a "wrench" to leave the BBC after "20 phenomenal years."The 51-year-old also wrote that she is "grateful for the opportunities" and the "incredible people" she has worked with who have become "dear friends."Jon Sopel also revealed that he is "delighted" to be joining Global: "We’ve been blown away by the reception for Americast, and are so excited that Global has given us the opportunity to build on this success by creating this innovative news podcast.

BBC News’ veteran heavyweights Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel are leaving the corporation to launch a podcast for Global.

EMILY Maitlis and Jon Sopel have quit the BBC - as more big names follow Andrew Marr out of the door. It comes after Newsnight host Maitlis was rapped for "bias" by the broadcaster when she re-tweeted a post by Piers Morgan criticising the Government for its coronavirus response. Despite the presenter deleting her retweet within just 10 minutes, someone complained about it.

Meghan Markle's absence from the Super Bowl may have been to avoid being seen with Princess Eugenie after her father's sex abuse settlement, a royal expert has claimed. Royal commentator for the Daily Mail, Richard Eden believes the Duchess of Sussex was trying to protect her political ambitions by avoiding snaps with Prince Andrew's daughter but Prince Harry had his debut as a celebrity.Eden tweeted: “With the benefit of hindsight, it’s interesting that #Meghan chose not to attend the Superbowl with Eugenie just days before Prince Andrew’s settlement was announced."When a follower raised the prospect that Meghan may have been avoiding public appearances with her cousin-in-law, Eden replied: “From what I understand, #Meghan has political ambitions."Weighing in on the discussion, royal reporter Daniela Elsa agreed that being pictured with the Duke of York's daughter could be risky for her political career.

Prince Andrew is being mocked by staff at Buckingham Palace who have made up their own version of an old nursery rhyme following his £12million court settlement, it is claimed.

Prince Andrew over his £12million court settlement using an adapted old nursery rhyme.The Duke of York came to an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre this week after she alleged she had been made to have sex with Andrew when she was 17, which he has consistently denied. They agreed on the monumental sum in a bid to avoid appearing in court for a civil case, The Mirror reports.

Prince Andrew could start a new life in the US like his nephew Prince Harry, according to a royal expert. The Duke, 62, could “reinvent himself” with a new life abroad, similar to his nephew Prince Harry, after a settlement was reached in his sexual assault case against Virginia Giuffre.

Prince Andrew has reportedly been making secret nightly visits to Windsor Castle to see the Queen.The Duke, who turned 62 on Saturday, was allegedly driven to see his mother every day last week after a settlement was reached in his sexual assault case against Virginia Giuffre, thought to be worth £12 million. The father-of-two reached a settlement, which he will reportedly receive help from the Queen to pay, with the claimant out of court, which means he will no longer be required to appear in a US court for a jury trial.

The Queen, 95, has had a lot on her plate recently with her son Prince Andrew's sexual assault case being settled out of court.

Richard Madeley has hit out at Prince Andrew and claims that the royal has finally met his destiny.

Prince Andrew, who was given the title Duke of York to mark his wedding to Sarah Ferguson in 1986, may have to give up his dukedom if some people in York get their way.Her Majesty the the Queen has already stripped her favourite son of his military titles following a call from more than 150 military veterans. He has also reportedly given up the right to style himself “His Royal Highness”.But the consequences of his civil court case with Virgina Giuffre, who alleges she was made to have sex with Andrew when she was 17, are still unfolding.The latest blow for the beleaguered Prince, who has consistently denied all of Ms Giuffre's allegations, is a call from people of York to cut ties with him.

Prince Andrew could be set for millions in taxpayer's compensation if he is forced to leave his home in Windsor.There have been growing calls for the 61 year old to leave his residence at the £30million Royal Lodge following his out-of-court settlement with Virginia Guiffre, who alleged he had sexually assaulted her. And the Duke Of York, who continues to deny the claims, could profit financially if he gives up his 31-bedroom home, documents suggest. According to the 2005 National Audit Office report, Andrew at the time was entitled to be repaid for a £7.5million refurbishment he funded after moving into the property in 2005.

The Queen continues to reign over the Royal Family and the hearts of the public as she is voted the most popular royal, according to a poll. Her Majesty’s popularity continues as just under half of Brits voted her number one on her Platinum Jubilee year, despite competition from Kate Middleton and Prince William.

Prince Andrew once attempted to “push” Prince Charles out of the line of succession, a royal commentator has claimed.As the Queen’s third child, Andrew has historically been behind both Charles and then Prince William in the pecking order for the throne.The Duke of York recently settled his civil sex case with his accuser Virginia Giuffre, but he had already been stripped of his HRH and military titles.Andrew consistently denies all allegations against him. And, with the prince now officially removed from royal life, a commentator has claimed that Andrew once held aspirations of surpassing his brother Charles to become King.“There was likely once a time when Andrew imagined that he could one day be King,” the narrator began, speaking on YouTube channel ‘The List’.“In 1997, Prince Andrew reportedly proposed that he become Prince William’s regent should he need one.”Quoting Nigel Cawthorne in the Daily Beast, The List suggested: “Andrew tried to push Charles out of the way during the Diana scandal.“As Charles’ popularity plummeted, Andrew lobbied the palace to install him as a regent for William.

Queen picked up her pace to chase after young Prince William and stopped him from getting injured at a royal wedding.Her Majesty, then 60, joined other members of the Royal Family to celebrate her second son Prince Andrew's wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1986.During the iconic high-profiled wedding, the Queen was spotted sprinting as she tried to hold onto the then four-year-old Prince William who went chasing after the horse carriage.The group were seen sending off newlyweds Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who were waving to the crowds on a carriage.The footage was re-posted on Twitter by royal fan Lara, who wrote: "It's been 33 years since the wedding of Prince Andrew and Fergie in 1986."And so here's Queen Elizabeth running after little Prince William to stop him from getting closer to the carriage. "Her Majesty as a grandma is cute."Some eagle-eyed fans also noticed Princess Margaret running behind to keep an eye on young Zara Philips and Princess Diana following closely as well.One said: "They ran because the queen ran.

Andy Windsor has been found a job that can’t be topped – at the Pizza Express branch he claims to have visited.The restaurant has several roles going which online jokers claimed could help him pay off his £12million legal bill.One vacancy is for a cleaner, for which over-23s are paid £8.91 an hour.It means the shamed Duke of York, 61, would have to work the equivalent of more than 150 years to claw back what he coughed up in an out-of-court deal.At that rate, Andrew’s hefty payout to his alleged sexual assault victim Virginia Giuffre would take 1,346,801 hours to cover - or 153 years.An advert for the Woking branch reads: “Whatever you’d like to get from your job with us, we’ll support and empower you.”The shamed former HRH settled his case with Ms Giuffre, 38, earlier this week without making an admission of guilt.She claimed she was sexually assaulted three times by Andrew when she was 17 and on other occasions by his paedo pal Jeffrey Epstein.Andy denies all the accusations and claims he never even met Ms Giuffre.For more shocking stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here During a car crash interview on BBC’s Newsnight in 2019, the royal claimed he could not have been with the teen on one alleged occasion - because he was at Pizza Express.His startling answer led to ridicule - with social media users continuing the joke after the settlement.One said: “After all the publicity he gave Pizza Express he should be a cert. Maybe even assistant manager material.”Another added: “He could always get a job in Pizza Express.