Blow for Channel Ten as newsreader Natasha Exelby exits 10 News First trends now
Natasha Exelby has become the latest high-profile presenter to announce her departure from Channel 10.
The popular newsreader revealed on Tuesday she would be presenting 10 News First for the final time on Friday, after 15 years at the network.
'BREAKING NEWS: I can EXCLUSIVELY reveal I'm departing 10 News First this Friday. I look forward to drawing on my 20 years in journalism for the next adventure!' she wrote on Instagram.
Natasha Exelby has become the latest high-profile presenter to announce her departure from Channel 10, following the likes of Carrie Bickmore and Dr Chris Brown out the door
'Working in more than 50 countries and meeting extraordinary people has been the greatest privilege of my life so far,' she added.
'I somehow survived a military coup while living in Turkey where my house was sprayed with bullets.
'Reporting from nations like Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq…. learning their stories of torture and loss, has taught me humility, and the breathtaking brilliance of humanity - even when unimaginable evil strikes.'
She also discussed reporting in Hong Kong and the Middle East, before describing the Tokyo Olympics as 'a true highlight'.
'I've spent half of my career at Ten and so many colleagues have become friends and even family…. and will be forever,' she said.
'But it's time for a new chapter! (Details after the break… Stay tuned.) But for now, it's good night and good luck! Stay classy, Australia! I'll be back!'
The popular newsreader announced on Tuesday she would be presenting 10 News First for the final time on Friday, after 15 years at the network
Natasha first joined Channel 10 in 2008 as a political reporter, and went on to cover the 2010 federal election.
She then became a host of the breakfast show Wake Up alongside Natarsha Belling
