Bianca Stone, the long-serving Queensland correspondent for Channel Seven breakfast show Sunrise, has revealed she is quitting the network.
Stone, who worked at Seven for 18 years, handed in her resignation four weeks ago after reassessing her career over the Christmas break.
Addressing her exit in a statement on Tuesday, she told viewers and colleagues she had considered leaving Seven for some time.
She does not have another job lined up, but is seeking new career opportunities.
‘Some personal news… I will be signing off from Sunrise for the final time on Friday,’ she wrote in an Instagram post.
Bianca Stone (pictured), the long-serving Queensland correspondent for Channel Seven breakfast show Sunrise, has revealed she is quitting the network
‘This has been a difficult decision. Sunrise is like a family (albeit a little dysfunctional at times) and I have experienced some incredible career highlights over the past six years.
‘I’ve travelled across the country and around the world, covering terror attacks, royal visits, the death of the Queen, two Commonwealth Games, floods, fires, cyclones and too many tragedies.
‘Thank you to all of those who have trusted me to share their stories. Many of you have now become friends.’
Stone, who worked at Seven for 18 years, handed in her resignation four weeks ago after reassessing her career over the Christmas break
‘A special shout-out to my work husbands, master camera operators Luke Miers and Paul Croll. Thank you for putting up with my pre-dawn demands,’ she continued.
‘Cheers to the viewers for (sometimes) laughing at my bad jokes and continuing to watch the show. As for the future… the only thing I’ve committed to is taking a short break and turning off the 2am alarm.’
Stone also spoke to the Courier Mail about why she decided to quit her job of six years, admitting her resignation surprised her bosses.
Addressing her exit in a statement on Tuesday, she told viewers and colleagues she had considered leaving Seven for some time
‘It came as a shock [to Seven management], but I have been toying with the idea for some time,’ she told the newspaper.
‘Sunrise is a dream job. Breakfast TV is addictive and compelling, but it also comes with an alarm every single day and that becomes hard.’
Stone explained her youngest daughter had told her over the Christmas break, ‘Mum, we really like you when you’re not sleepy and cranky.’
Stone also spoke to the Courier Mail about why she decided to quit her job of six years, admitting her resignation surprised her bosses
This remark was the ‘catalyst’ that made her reevaluate her career, she said.
The mother of three, who has kids aged 22, nine, and eight, said she hadn’t made any decisions about her future but was open to something new professionally.
‘There’s a lot of wild rumours about what I am going to do. I’m not taking on the premier despite what people have said,’ she added.
‘But never say never.
The mother of three, who has kids aged 22, nine, and eight, said she hadn’t made any decisions about her future but was open to something new professionally
‘I blew up my life, and at a time when interest rates are rising. But I think the brave get rewarded.’
Seven’s director of morning television, Sarah Stinson, said: ‘Bianca has been such a valued member of the Sunrise family and leaves us with nothing but good wishes and our thanks. Enjoy the sleep-ins.’
Stone’s exit has led to speculation over who will take her place on Sunrise. A replacement is set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Stone’s exit has led to speculation over who will take her place on Sunrise. A replacement is set to be announced in the coming weeks
