The Sun: BBC News star announces shock departure after 20 years on air

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A BBC NEWS star has announced he's leaving the channel after 20 years on air leaving his colleagues stunned.

Robin Brant has been a staple at the broadcaster for the last two decades in various correspondent roles.

However he's revealed he leaving the Beeb this weekend in a shock move.

Robin's announcement has shocked his BBC News colleagues as they flooded him with support.

Newsreader Martine Croxall said: "Nooo! Not you as well. You’re the best."

Health correspondent Catherine Burns said: "If this was a leaving do, I would have to wheel out my story about the New Years Eve shift handover that never was… You’re a star. Good luck in whatever comes next."

"I loved the banter with you in the Newsroom in NBH at the weekends Robin. Best of luck," said a third.

While a fourth posted: "It was great working with you Robin when you were in Shanghai! Best of luck with the next adventure."

Meanwhile, presenters Annita McVeigh and Geeta Guru-Murthy returned to the studio this month.

The women were reinstated and promoted to chief presenting roles having been taken off air last year in a shake-up.