Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost for Sky News
Sky News has confirmed that Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost will take over as hosts of the breakfast slot later this year.
The channel had been without a permanent breakfast host since February, when Kay Burley quit after working for the broadcaster since it launched in 1989.
The new show will have a new name and come from a new studio as Sky looks to fight back against GB News’s breakfast programme, which consistently comes out on top in the ratings.
Taking to X, Frost – son of the legendary broadcaster Sir David Frost – wrote: “I’m insanely pumped about the all new breakfast show coming soon.
“Loads of exciting aspects – but top of the list is partnering with @SophyRidgeSky. I know we’ll bring the best out of each other – & together bring you the very best of @SkyNews in a fresh, warm & inviting way.”
Ridge, who has been with Sky for 14 years, wrote: “Soooo I’m about to find out how many coffees one woman can consume before 7am Me & @WilfredFrost will be shaking up Sky’s breakfast show from later this year and I can’t wait to work together. Presenting Breakfast is a massive honour for me & a real pinch yourself moment.”
Burley, meanwhile, recently revealed that she is having a year’s “sabbatical”, suggesting that she may make a return to broadcasting in early 2026.
