Sky News star announces she’s taking a break from screens and signs off her final show

A SKY News star has announced she's taking a break from screens after signing off from her final show.

Fans of the 24-hour rolling news channel flooded Leah Boleto with support as she dropped the news.

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A Sky News star has announced she's taking a break from screens after signing off from her final showCredit: Sky
Fans of the 24-hour rolling news channel flooded Leah Boleto with support as she dropped the news
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Fans of the 24-hour rolling news channel flooded Leah Boleto with support as she dropped the newsCredit: Instagram/leahboleto
The anchor has confirmed she's left Sky for the rest of the summer
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The anchor has confirmed she's left Sky for the rest of the summerCredit: Instagram/leahboleto

Taking to social media, Leah confirmed she has left Sky News for the remainder of the summer.

Sharing a studio snap with fans, she wrote: "That’s me done for the summer.

"Always so thankful for so many of YOU tuning in - what a ride it’s been.

"Stay with @SkyNews for all your breaking news needs. Catch you later."

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Leah, who previously hosted the BBC's Newsround programme, had been hosting Sky News' Breakfast show while Kay Burley is away.

One fan told her: "Watching Sky this morning and thought to myself what a lovely, professional presenter you are…enjoy your break."

A second wrote: "You looked drop dead GORGEOUS today Leah."

"Wishing you a fabulous & relaxing break, Leah. Have fun," said a third.

While a fourth commented: "Afternoon Leah have a fabulous break."

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Meanwhile, a Sky News host previously revealed a huge schedule shake-up as a show was pulled off air.

Sarah-Jane Mee announced her programme The UK Tonight has taken a summer break.

The show, which usually airs weeknights at 8pm, won't be back in the schedule until September.

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