GB News star quits channel with six-word statement

Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters GB News presenter Ray Addison left viewers saddened when it was announced that he'd presented his last ever report on Thursday, 29 August. The news was shared with nearly 50,000 followers on the channel's Xr account, revealing that the veteran journalist, who has been in the industry for almost 25 years and boasts a wealth of production credits, had decided to leave. The statement from the channel 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." Ray replied to the tweet with: "Ah thanks @GBNUpdates - I’ve had a great time over the last three years and know it’s going to go from strength to strength.

" He quipped about needing the weekend to recover after his exit was confirmed, as he joked on X, which used to be called Twitter: "definitely looking forward to the weekend". Ray had been part of the GB News team for just three years when he announced his departure, reports the Express . During his career, Ray worked alongside names such as the late Caroline Flack, producing content for major broadcasters such as Channel 5, Channel 4, MTV and E! Entertainment.

His role at GB News marked his return to the UK after spending over a decade in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While in the UAE, Ray was responsible for creating a lifestyle format for Dubai One, the country's first ever English language magazine show. The show was a hit, with nearly 700 episodes airing in 16 countries during the five years he worked on it.

More recently, Ray hosted the Covid awareness show Stay At Home during the pandemic, providing a sense of normality for those confined to their homes due to lockdowns. One follower commented: "Seems odd the channel would let a guy of Ray's calibre go? His last tube report was fabulous..

. I'll miss him." Another expressed admiration: "Ray is one of the best newsreaders I've ever seen - and being in the studio for Free Speech Nation and seeing Ray in action.

.. incredible!" With feelings shared by another fan who said: "Loyal viewers will really miss yet another great presenter", and yet another adding their voice to the tributes: "Lost a good'un there.

".