BBC News star announces shock departure after 20 years on air as stunned colleagues rush to pay tribute

A BBC NEWS star has announced he’s leaving the channel after 20 years on air leaving his colleagues stunned.

Robin Brant has been a staple at the broadcaster for the last two decades in various correspondent roles.

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A BBC News star has announced he’s leaving the channel after 20 years on air leaving his colleagues stunned[/caption]

ROBIN BRANT

The broadcaster’s correspondent Robin Brant has announced his shock exit[/caption]

ROBIN BRANT

Robin has been a staple at the broadcaster for the last two decades in various correspondent roles[/caption]

However he’s revealed he leaving the Beeb this weekend in a shock move.

Taking to social media, Robin said: “NEWS ABOUT ME: I’m moving on from

“@BBCNews. This weekend will be my last, after 20+ years on the staff. I started at

“@BBCR1, then to Westminster, then the best job – foreign correspondent. Thanks to everyone along the way. I’ll miss the camaraderie. Onwards…”

Robin’s announcement has shocked his BBC News colleagues as they flooded him with support.

Newsreader Martine Croxall said: “Nooo! Not you as well. You’re the best.”

Health correspondent Catherine Burns said: “If this was a leaving do, I would have to wheel out my story about the New Years Eve shift handover that never was… You’re a star. Good luck in whatever comes next.”

“I loved the banter with you in the Newsroom in NBH at the weekends Robin. Best of luck,” said a third.

While a fourth posted: “It was great working with you Robin when you were in Shanghai! Best of luck with the next adventure.”

Meanwhile, presenters Annita McVeigh and Geeta Guru-Murthy returned to the studio this month.

The women were reinstated and promoted to chief presenting roles having been taken off air last year in a shake-up.

Twitter / @Geetagurumurthy