Who is Sarah-Jane Mee? Stunning new face to replace Eamonn Holmes on Sky News' Sunrise
SARAH-JANE MEE is set to replace Eamonn Holmes as the presenter on Sky News' flagship breakfast programme Sunrise. But who is she?
Sarah-Jane Mee is set to replace Eamonn Holmes
Mee said she is "so excited" to be taking over from Holmes on Sunrise and that the appointment is "a real honour".
She said: "I feel privileged that I will be starting the day with Sunrise viewers around the UK and beyond.
“Live news is always such a thrill, you never know where the morning will take you and I am looking forward to finding out."
Who is Sarah-Jane Mee?
The stunning presenter is no stranger to broadcasting and is best known for her news and sports coverage.
Mee, 38, started out as a runner for Sky Sports before moving to ITV in 2002 to become a sports reporter in the Midlands.
During her time there she hosted sports shows Central Soccer Night, Hancock’s Half Time and Pulling Power.
The presenter enjoyed a brief radio career as co-host on Heart FM's breakfast show before returning to Sky in 2008.
Since then, she has worked for Sky News and has fronted Saturday Night Football and Cricket AM on Sky Sports.
She has broken a series of news stories live on air including the death of Margaret Thatcher and the Brussels terrorist attacks.
Earlier this year Mee enjoyed a short stint as lead presenter on Sunrise. She has said she is looking forward to "returning to the Sunrise hot-seat" permanently.
Absolutely thrilled to be new anchor of @SkyNews #Sunrise starting 17 Oct taking over from @EamonnHolmes #nopressure pic.twitter.com/RdCzCHbZ6e
— Sarah-Jane Mee (@skysarahjane) September 15, 2016
When will Sarah-Jane Mee start on Sunrise?
Mee and her new co-host Sky News senior correspondent Jonathan Samuels will start on Monday October 17.
Stephen Dixon will continue to host Sunrise Friday through to Sunday alongside his co-host Isabel Webster.
John Ryley, the head of Sky News, said: "I am delighted that Sarah-Jane is to anchor Sunrise.
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— Sarah-Jane Mee (@skysarahjane) August 17, 2016
Celebrating more #gold medals #TeamGB on @skynews Sunrise 6-9am @EamonnHolmes @skyjacquie ???????????? pic.twitter.com/qPvdJMkUlH
“She's enjoying a stellar career here at Sky and will bring a fresh outlook to Sunrise, combining a lightness of touch with sharp journalistic nous; I know she will excel in her new role."
Eamonn Holmes recently confirmed that he would be leaving as the programme's lead presenter after 11 years.
He said that hosting his own breakfast show was "the stuff of boyhood dreams" but it was time for him to step down because he has “so much to do but little time to do it".