Sky News‘ presenter Trevor Phillips has officially stepped down from the broadcaster for which he hosts its flagship Sunday morning politics show, Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips. The former politician has been hired by CBS News as its senior global affairs correspondent. The American network announced his departure on X/Twitter, writing: “Trevor Phillips (@TrevorPTweets) is one of the sharpest and most fearless journalists anywhere in the world. We’re thrilled to have him join @CBSNews as senior global affairs correspondent.”

Sky News responded to the post, confirming the 72-year-old’s shock exit, adding: “Sir Trevor Phillips will be leaving Sky News this summer to take up a new role in the US. Executive Chairman @davidgrayrhodes said: ‘Sir Trevor Phillips has brought audiences insightful conversations every Sunday – at Sky News, we’re grateful for all that he has contributed. I know Trevor will bring the best of that to America with this exciting new opportunity. We wish him every success.'”

The executive chairman continued: “As Trevor completes this political season with us, we’ll share more about what’s next for the programme this summer.”

Trevor himself took to the comments to thank colleagues and share excitement for his new role, writing: “Honoured to be joining one of the great names in news.

“I owe this huge opportunity to the amazing work of our @SkyNews team, Andrew McFadyen, Scott Beaseley and Jack Parker, who share my belief that we should never become the story; we have the privilege of telling it to the world.”

The post was inundated with well-wishes from fans, as one responded: “We will miss you holding our politicians to account.”

“Congratulations! However, you’ll be missed, and standards in British political broadcasting will plummet. In a better world, you’d be running the BBC,” added a second.

As another echoed: “Sorry you’re leaving. You’re the standout journalist on Sunday morning political TV. Insightful questions, and you allow guests the airtime to express themselves or hang themselves.”

One emotional viewer pleaded: “Please don’t leave us entirely. We need you more than the US!”

“That’s a loss. One of the few Sky News journalists who doesn’t have the woke virus,” remarked another.

In an official statement, Trevor shared: “CBS News is a global leader in making sense of events around the world for Americans. I’m honoured to be joining such a storied institution with a mandate to bring impartial reporting, analysis and journalism to audiences that increasingly need to understand how global affairs impact their daily lives.”