BBC NEWS STAR QUITS JOB AFTER 20 YEARS ON SCREEN

A BBC News star has quit their job after 20 years on screen and declared 'it's time for a change'.

Tulip Mazumdar had been employed by the BBC as their Global Health Correspondent but she has now decided to quit the role. 

She confirmed her decision on Twitter in a post where she confessed what she was looking forward to life after the state broadcaster.

Alongside a photo of her two children at a farm, she wrote: 'I will be leaving @BBCNews at the end of this week. 

'I've had the most incredible two decades, but it's time for a change, and to hang more with these two rascals… 

'(The kids, not the horses) Thanks so much to everyone who trusted me to help share their, often very personal, stories. 

'Together, I do think we’ve made a difference.'

A number of her journalism colleagues gave their best wishes on social media. 

Fellow BBC host Alan Kasujja added: 'Best wishes Tulip. It was a pleasure working with you.'

The BBC's Deputy Africa Editor, Anne Soy, said: 'Oh, Tulip! How wonderful to have met and worked with you. Wishing you the very best in your next chapter.' 

Ms Mazumdar exit from the BBC follows a slew of talent leaving the broadcaster in recent weeks.

Sean Rafferty recently quit his long-running BBC Radio 3 programme In Tune. 

The 76-year-old said: 'I shall miss the truly remarkable and life-enhancing musicians, many coming to the studio ever since they began their careers - a joy.'

Meanwhile BBC newscaster Aaron Heslehurst walked away from the channel after more than 22 years. 

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