She has been embroiled in lots of bitter feuds, bullying accusations and controversies all through her 36 years presenting Sky Information.
And Kay Burley famously divided viewers in a single specific interview with Peter Andre on Sky Information in 2010.
The toe-curling interview has just lately resurfaced because the presenter introduced her retirement on Wednesday.
Peter, 51, was overcome with emotion because the controversial broadcaster, 64, grilled him on his relationship with Katie Value and their kids – quickly after they cut up in 2009 after 4 years of marriage.
The brash interview was cleared of bullying on the time after she acquired quite a few Ofcom complaints, in addition to criticism from Peter himself.
The Aussie singer purchased the interview to a halt after Kay confirmed him a clip of Katie’s ex Dwight Yorke criticising Peter for desirous to undertake the previous footballer’s son Harvey.
Kay Burley, 64, has been embroiled in lots of bitter feuds, bullying accusations and controversies all through her 36 years presenting Sky Information
And Kay famously divided viewers in a single specific interview with Peter Andre, 51, on Sky Information in 2010
Kay then pushed to ask Peter how he would really feel if Katie’s then husband Alex Reid – who she cut up from simply over a yr after their marriage ceremony in 2011 – wished to undertake his children Princess and Junior.
The pop star is father to Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, with Katie, who he was married to from 2005 till 2009.
He then went on to tie the knot with GP Emily MacDonagh, 35, in 2015, and so they have Millie, 11, eight-year-old Theo, and welcomed their second daughter in April 2024.
In addition to being proud mum to Junior and Princess, the tv character can be mum to Harvey, 22, from her earlier relationship with Dwight and Bunny, 9, and Jett, 10, from her marriage to Kieran Hayler.
Combating again tears, Peter insisted: ‘Nobody goes to take my children away from me. No one, and I’ll battle until the demise for that.
‘Sorry, I simply did not count on that. No one goes to take my children away from me and I might die for these kids.’
Kay requested: ‘So, if Katie got here dwelling and mentioned “Alex and I wish to…”
Peter interrupted: ‘It isn’t going to occur. I let you know now, I’ll go to courtroom. I do not actually wish to discuss this okay?’
The toe-curling interview has just lately resurfaced because the presenter introduced her retirement on Wednesday
Peter was overcome with emotion because the controversial broadcaster grilled him on his relationship with Katie Value and their kids – quickly after they cut up in 2009 after 4 years of marriage (pictured collectively)
The Aussie singer purchased the interview to a halt after Kay confirmed him a clip of Katie’s ex Dwight Yorke (pictured) criticising Peter for desirous to undertake his son Harvey
Kay then pushed to ask Peter how he would really feel if Katie’s then husband Alex Reid – who she cut up from simply over a yr after their marriage ceremony in 2011 – wished to undertake his children Princess and Junior (Katie and Alex pictured in 2010)
The brash interview was cleared of bullying on the time after she acquired quite a few Ofcom complaints, in addition to criticism from Peter himself
Combating again tears, Peter insisted: ‘Nobody goes to take my children away from me. No one, and I’ll battle until the demise for that’
The pop star is father to Junior, 19, and Princess, 17, with Katie, who he was married to from 2005 till 2009. He then went on to tie the knot with GP Emily MacDonagh, 35, in 2015, and so they have Millie, 11, eight-year-old Theo, and welcomed their second daughter in April 2024
‘Can we um… I might reasonably simply cease this if that is okay, sorry’, he added.
He appeared visibly upset and mentioned he didn’t want to speak in regards to the situation and requested to chop the interview.
Ofcom acquired 881 complaints from viewers, nearly all of whom had been involved by the ‘intrusive’ method through which Peter was interviewed.
Ofcom discovered that Burley’s interview was ‘persistent and probing’ – however not ‘bullying and intimidating’.
The regulator discovered it was ‘in retaining’ with the established editorial line of the programme to ask Andre questions in regards to the new marriage provided that it was a significant information story.
Ofcom mentioned on the time: ‘Additional, it was comprehensible that the presenter targeted on the human curiosity angle of the marriage by asking Peter Andre for his response, and the way it might affect on their kids.
‘In Ofcom’s view, the viewers may due to this fact moderately have anticipated the presenter to ask him in regards to the marriage ceremony, and the implications of it, provided that the interview was happening on a rolling information programme on the identical day that the marriage featured as a significant information merchandise.’
Kay introduced she is retiring from the channel after 36 years and made the shock announcement on Wednesday after closing out what turned out to be her last Sky Information Breakfast.
She made the announcement on the finish of the programme with no discover – wanting again on a outstanding profession on the forefront of reports, having been a part of the staff that launched Sky Information in 1989.
Workers had been made conscious of her plans instantly after she made the announcement on air – after Sky bosses determined it was solely acceptable that the trailblazing feminine broadcaster received to interrupt the story herself.
Kay unexpectedly revealed that she has introduced her final Sky Information Breakfast programme – and is retiring from the channel after 36 years on Wednesday
The presenter, reported to earn no less than £600,000 a yr as of 2020, mentioned shortly earlier than 10am: ‘Simply earlier than we finish at this time’s programme, a few moments to mirror on the previous 36 years right here at Sky Information – our birthday at this time.
‘It has been an honour and a privilege to work with a number of the finest and hardest-working groups within the enterprise.
‘Information by its very nature is commonly devastating and collectively we have lined so many life-changing occasions – from the tragic demise of Diana, the surprising terror assault of 9/11; the Asian Tsunami; the Concorde air catastrophe.
‘However we have additionally loved some great excessive notes too, have not we? The joys of London successful the prospect to host the 2012 Olympics; a plethora of royal weddings; jubilees and who can neglect days and days and days ready for royal infants to reach on the Lindo Wing,’ she mentioned with a figuring out smile.
She continued: ‘However after over 1,000,000 minutes of dwell TV information – greater than anybody else on this planet – its time for me to take pleasure in a few of my different passions – together with my love for journey.
‘So, after masking 12 separate common elections – together with Sir Keir Starmer’s victory final yr – I’m retiring from Sky Information.’
She joked: ‘Let politicians of each celebration simply rejoice at that information.’
Wrapping up the shock announcement, Kay added: ‘Thanks for waking up and tuning in each morning. I am unable to let you know how a lot I’ve appreciated your help during the last three and a half many years. You are superior.
‘I’ll submit extra on my social media and hope to see you round. Please be in contact.’
