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- Katie Smith has decided to leave the 5 Live Breakfast Show after seven years due to the demanding early morning schedule.
- She has expressed gratitude for her experiences and relationships built during her tenure at the show.
- Other BBC presenters are also resigning, highlighting a significant transition within the broadcaster.
In the United Kingdom, BBC presenter Katie Smith has confirmed her departure from the 5 Live Breakfast Show, where she has worked alongside Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards since 2017. Announcing her decision on social media, she cited the 'brutal' morning alarm times as a reason for her exit, expressing that she is ready for new adventures in her career. Despite leaving the breakfast show, Smith mentioned that she plans to continue contributing to BBC 5 Live, particularly focusing on sports coverage. Her colleagues expressed sadness and admiration for her contributions and highlighted the positive impact she had on the team. This news comes amidst another exit from the BBC as fellow presenter Karishma Patel also announced her resignation to pursue a role at the Britain Palestine Media Centre, demonstrating a wave of changes among prominent presenters at the BBC.