Beloved ITV presenter quits after 36 years as viewers say ‘you will be missed’

Lucy Meacock has quit ITV Granada after 36 years.

Lucy has been the main presenter of ITV’s flagship news programme Granada Reports for over three decades.

Announcing her departure from the channel, the broadcaster said it has been “one of the most difficult decisions” she has ever made, but its time to move on.

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She said: “For me it has always been the best job in the world, with the best people in the world, in the best region in the world!

“I am very grateful that I was given this job so many years ago. I have always tried my hardest to make a positive contribution and I hope I will be remembered with some fondness in the years ahead.”

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The 64-year-old added: “It has been a complete honour and privilege to serve the people of this region and I will always have the interests of the North West at heart.

“A big ‘thank you’ to all the people who have appeared on the programme over the years, sometimes when they have been facing some very tough challenges.”

Viewers have been sending their best wishes to the journalist since her announcement.

One person wrote on X: “No, this is sad news, Lucy is the very best at broadcasting to you on a one to one basis, an extremely rare talent, wonderful journalist, will leave a big void in Granada Reports.”

Another commented: “She is simply the best local news presenter and will be missed.”

While one other added: “Wonderful broadcaster. She was so lovely to me and brilliantly supportive of new talent. She’ll be properly missed.”