News about Dermot Murnaghan

Legendary Channel 5 quiz show has been 'shelved' with its future in doubt as iconic host confirms he has not filmed an episode for over a YEAR

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 13, 2024
The show, which saw a new panel of challengers pit their skill against resident champions in a bid to win prize money, has not filmed a new episode in over a year.

We look back minute by minute as a tragic day unfolded, and Britain and the world came to terms with their loss. Princess Diana's death was on the anniversary of her Prince Diana's

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 31, 2023
It shocked not only the United Kingdom but also the world. And so what's the nation's memory is firmly held on today, 26 years old. We republish Jonathan Mayo's powerful reconstruction of 31 August 1997 as seen through the eyes of royals, politicians, Diana's family and friends, and the mourning public. It was a day that started in the small hours with a high-speed car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel under the Seine in Paris. It was not long before the horrific news reached those closest to her.

As he goes to sign off for the final time, Sky News anchorman Dermot Murnaghan playfully imitates Will Ferrell

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 1, 2023
"Kitt, planet Earth," Dermot Murnaghan, 65, who has worked with the film for nearly 16 years, said in the film as the titular character Ron Burgundy. Murnaghan's last remarks as a Sky News Tonight newsreader on Tuesday drew laughter and claps from his coworkers. "I'm pretty sure there was some news about me,'" he said. This is my last assignment for Sky News, the UK's best company, although you might not know for its reporting and analysis, as well as its dedicated, creative, and hard-working employees, many of whom have become close friends. And I want to say thanks to you all for standing with me and helping me so resolutely through elections, resigned prime ministers, and monarch's funerals, but of course, my biggest appreciation goes to you, the viewers. 'You make Sky News, you are Sky News,' so your involvement, encouragement, and feedback have been valuable throughout my time here.' 'I hope that I've been able to serve you properly.' It has been an absolute privation. Thank you for making this work so rewarding. 'I leave you with - always wanted to do this - a final glance at the headlines, there they are.'

The queen's funeral may have eclipse 32 million viewers who attended the Westminster Abbey service for Diana

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 18, 2022
4.1 billion people - more than half of the world's population - are expected to tune in globally. Huw Edwards will lead the BBC's coverage from 8am to 5 p.m. with Fergal Keane in London, while Kirsty Young and David Dimbleby will be in Windsor as part of a team of 30 people providing commentary on BBC television and radio. At 9.30 a.m., ITV's coverage will begin, with Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham hosting. Mary Nightingale, the Westminster Abbey news anchor, will lead the coverage. Following an early morning broadcast by Kay Burley, Anna Botting and Dermot Murnaghan will host from 9 a.m. on Sky News.

How news of the Queen's death was revealed on TV: Emotional presenters clad in black verge on tears

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 8, 2022
On Thursday afternoon, the Queen's passing shocked the world and reignited the international media. The Queen died'peacefully' at Balmoral this afternoon, according to Buckingham Palace, who announced it just after 6.30 p.m. today. Huw Edwards said the news solemnly, looking into the camera to repeat Buckingham Palace's words twice on BBC. 'The new King and Queen consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,' Edwards said.'

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Anthony Scaramucci, Trump's ex-comms boss, teases Emily Maitlis

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2022
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Five years after her flirtatious encounter with Donald Trump's communications chief Anthony Scaramucci - he was dismissed after ten days - Emily Maitlis is reunited with 'The Mooch', who playfully asks on her podcast: 'Am I able to tell people I lost my job because of you? Because you're so popular now, I'm telling people that I lost my career as a result of Emily Maitlis' absence.' Flattery will get you everywhere, Mooch!