BBC News star quits job after 20 years on screen

A BBC News star has quit their job after 20 years on screen and declared 'it's time for a change'.

Tulip Mazumdar had been employed by the BBC as their Global Health Correspondent but she has now decided to quit the role.

She confirmed her decision on Twitter in a post where she confessed what she was looking forward to life after the state broadcaster.

Alongside a photo of her two children at a farm, she wrote: 'I will be leaving @BBCNews at the end of this week.

'I've had the most incredible two decades, but it's time for a change, and to hang more with these two rascals…

'(The kids, not the horses) Thanks so much to everyone who trusted me to help share their, often very personal, stories.

Tulip Mazumdar had been employed by the BBC as their Global Health Correspondent but she has now decided to quit the role

She confirmed her decision on Twitter in a post where she confessed what she was looking forward to life after the state broadcaster

'Together, I do think we’ve made a difference.'

A number of her journalism colleagues gave their best wishes on social media.

Fellow BBC host Alan Kasujja added: 'Best wishes Tulip. It was a pleasure working with you.'

The BBC's Deputy Africa Editor, Anne Soy, said: 'Oh, Tulip! How wonderful to have met and worked with you. Wishing you the very best in your next chapter.'

Ms Mazumdar exit from the BBC follows a slew of talent leaving the broadcaster in recent weeks.

Sean Rafferty recently quit his long-running BBC Radio 3 programme In Tune.

The 76-year-old said: 'I shall miss the truly remarkable and life-enhancing musicians, many coming to the studio ever since they began their careers - a joy.'

Meanwhile BBC newscaster Aaron Heslehurst walked away from the channel after more than 22 years.

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