The BBC has made two big appointments in its current affairs team.
Jon will join the Breakfast team as a new regular presenter from Monday to Wednesday, effective immediately.Victoria will become joint lead presenter on Newsnight alongside Kirsty Wark, beginning her new role in September.
Jon, who has been a senior network correspondent and presenter for BBC News, said: “I’m over the moon to become the new regular presenter of BBC Breakfast and I’m looking forward to bringing our brilliant viewers the very latest news each morning alongside my good friend Sally and the rest of the team.
“Sitting on the famous red sofa is a real privilege while covering the stories and issues that matter to our audience – home and abroad.” Victoria, who hosted her own mid-morning current affairs show on the BBC until it was axed due to budget cuts in 2020, said: “I am so delighted to be joining the legend that is Kirsty Wark and the talented Newsnight team under new and ambitious leadership.“This is a special opportunity to take on one of the best jobs in British journalism and help shape the programme’s future. I can’t wait to champion more stories about people’s lives while holding those who represent them to account.
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