GB News star Ray Addison shocked the nation when it was revealed he'd presented his last ever report on Thursday - and fans are devastated. Almost 50,000 people accessed the channel's Twitter announcement revealing that he'd quit. The broadcaster, who's been working in journalism for almost a quarter of a century, also has an array of production credits.
The channel's tweet read: "Today, @RayAddisonLive presented his final report on @GBNEWS. Ray has reported on some of the biggest stories spanning both sides of the Atlantic, as well as presenting the bulletins. "We at GBN Updates will miss Ray very much, and wish him all the best for whatever comes next.
" He had been part of the channel for just three years at the time of announcing his departure. He'd previously worked with the likes of Caroline Flack, as he produced for broadcasters including Channel 5 , Channel 4 , MTV and E! Entertainment. Meanwhile, his GB News slot marked a return to the UK after more than a decade in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
He'd been tasked with creating a lifestyle format for broadcaster Dubai One, for the country's first ever English language magazine show. It was a success with nearly 700 episodes airing in 16 countries over the five years he worked on it. He subsequently hosted the Covid awareness show Stay At Home during the time of the pandemic, helping to provide an element of normality to those trapped in their houses due to lockdowns.
The star, who'd also worked on Emirates News as a b.