Kirsty Gallacher has signed up to front Sky Sports News’ new look Good Morning Sports Fans from May.
Speaking about her return to the channel, she said: “I’m delighted to be joining Sky Sports News HD.”
Kirsty, who joined Sky Sports in 1998 and became one of the most recognisable faces on Sky Sports News in its early years, said that sport has always been her passion.
“As a viewer I’ve watched how the channel has grown and developed over the last few years and I’ve remained in contact with many people at Sky. The scale of what it does now is breathtaking. I can’t wait to start.”
Sky Sports News executive editor Andy Cairns added: “We’re all delighted that Kirsty is joining – especially at such an exciting time for Sky Sports News. She compliments a team in the newsroom with a wealth of talent and experience.
“Our viewers have always loved Kirsty and her natural, conversational style, which is perfect for the new look Good Morning Sports Fans show we’re launching later this summer.”
After leaving Sky Sports, Gallacher went on to host shows including Sky1’s Gladiators, Soccer Aid and be part of ITV’s Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
In August 2010, Sky Sports News launched a bigger and better news service, broadcasting for the first time in HD and offering multi-platform coverage available on Sky Player and Sky Mobile TV as well as Sky Sports News Radio.
The increased depth and breadth of editorial coverage has been reflected in stand alone programmes such as First Fast Now, Evening Report and Special Report as well as Transfer Deadline Day.
Sky Sports News HD is available to Sky, Virgin Media and Talk Talk TV customers, as well as online and on mobile. Available online Sky Sports News Radio also offers a live rolling sports news service.
