Former news stars find new paths outside the studio
Former BBC News presenter Kate Silverton is not the only one making a career change. After leaving the BBC three years ago, she retrained as a child therapist and hopes to return to television with her new skills.
From journalism to nuclear power
Ben Geoghegan, a former BBC correspondent and BBC Breakfast star, transitioned to a director of communications role at a nuclear power company, Sizewell C, which is constructing power stations in the UK.
Mediating divorces after leaving the news
Joanna Gosling, who bid farewell to viewers in 2023, now works as a mediator at a top law firm, Irwin Mitchell's Family Law, helping couples through divorces. Her own experiences inspired this career change after separating from her husband in 2014.
From TV to author
Louise Minchin, a beloved BBC Breakfast presenter, left the show in 2021 to focus on writing. She has published both fiction and non-fiction books, including 'Isolation Island' and 'Dare to Tri,' sharing her journey of becoming a triathlete.
Exploring new horizons
Victoria Valentine, who departed from the BBC in 2023, decided to go back to university to study psychological sciences. After a successful broadcasting career, she is now delving into understanding how the mind works.
