They took to social media to announce their departure from the broadcaster

A BBC star has departed the broadcaster after a quarter of a century (Image: Getty)

BBC Sport journalist Elizabeth Hudson has announced she has left the corporation after 25 years. Taking to X, she posted an emotional message announcing her exit. Alongside a picture of a BBC building, she wrote: “The sun shone on my last day with BBC Sport! It’s been a great journey (over 25 years), and a huge thanks to everyone who has played a part in it. Now the next chapter begins, and for more adventures!”

She was flooded with support for the future in the comments: “All the best for the next chapter & adventure. Whatever you do I know you’ll smash it,” one wrote. “Great innings, Elizabeth. Very best wishes for the future. Enjoy,” a second added. A third chimed in: “Thanks to you for your support, especially of Wheelchair RL in the last few years. Good luck with what’s next.” Meanwhioe a fourth simply said: “Best wishes Elizabeth for the next phase!”

Over on Instagram another penned: “You were a huge asset to that BBC sport team, big shoes to fill. You deserve a well earned break and enjoy the next chapter whatever it might be x.”

A sixth person shared: “Congratulations Elizabeth – on your many years of service to the BBC, and to what comes next. Breathe out and enjoy.”

Elizabeth has been a Sports Broadcast Journalist for the BBC since December 2000. Alongside that role, she also worked as a planning producer for BBC Sports News from March 2019 to March 2020, covering maternity leave.

During her time with the BBC, she made her mark as an expert on disability and Paralympic sports. She has covered five Paralympic Games, and from Rio 2016 onwards, she produced daily guides to the games for the BBC Sport website.

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Elizabeth Hudson has left the BBC after 25 years (Image: Elizabeth Hudson Instagram)

Elizabeth’s departure is just the latest exit from BBC Sports. On July 2nd BBC Senior Sports Journalist Nishat Ladha announced she had left the broadcaster after a 30 year career.

She took to X to announce the news. Alongside a picture of her waving and smiling behind the microphone in a BBC radio studio she revealed that it was her final day.

“After more than 30 yrs (with a brief break) it’s my last day at the BBC.” she wrote.

“It’s been an immense privilege to present sport on @bbcworldservice From Pebble Mill in the early 90’s to @BBCNorthampton to @5liveSport to @BBCWSSport to @BBCAfrica, it’s been quite a ride,” she penned.

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