Melissa Reddy axed at Sky Sports with seven stars leaving in another major revamp
Sky Sports News has made a series of cutbacks that will see plenty of on-screen employees leave the broadcaster, with several staff members affected
Melissa Reddy joined Sky Sports in 2022
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Sky Sports News has axed seven prominent figures in a significant reshuffle.
This includes well-known presenter Rob Wotton and senior reporter Melissa Reddy. After nearly three decades of service, Wotton made his final live appearance on Monday, bidding an emotional goodbye to the broadcaster.
It has since been disclosed that six of his Sky colleagues will also be leaving as part of a redundancy scheme. The Sun has reported that those affected include senior reporter Reddy, following a period of consultation.
Presenters Teddy Draper and Jasper Taylor are also set to depart from the channel this summer. They dedicated 18 and 11 years to Sky, respectively.
Jeremy Langdon, a long-standing reporter, is due to conclude his 20-year association with Sky Sports. Senior reporter Fadumo Okow and producer Nick Lustig will also be exiting their roles.
Reddy was brought on board by Sky Sports News as a senior reporter three years ago. The South African journalist covered some of the Premier League's most significant stories during her tenure.
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Reddy is one of seven senior figures to leave Sky Sports
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However, recent reports have revealed that news of their departures was shared internally following a consultation period.
A spokesperson clarified that this is not a cost-cutting measure but a move aimed at "making us more agile and better equipped to serve audiences".
During his last appearance on Sky Sports on Monday, Wotton expressed: "It's been an absolute pleasure.
Rob Wotton has also left Sky Sports
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"I came here in my 20s and I thought I was only coming for a couple of weeks. And look, they haven't been able to get rid of me. I keep turning up, maybe one day they'll pay me!"
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Wotton joined Sky in 1998. He hosted The Football Show on Monday mornings, reviewing the weekend action, but that programme has been axed ahead of the next season.
Fellow presenters Draper and Taylor were elevated from production roles to become on-screen stars during their time at Sky Sports News. Meanwhile, Langdon had been with Sky for two decades.
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