Sunrise reporter Bianca Stone resigns after 18 years at Channel Seven
Bianca Stone, the longtime Queensland correspondent for Channel Seven’s breakfast show Sunrise, has revealed that she is leaving the network.
Stone, who worked at Seven for 18 years, tendered his resignation four weeks ago after reassessing his career over the Christmas holidays.
Addressing his departure in a statement on Tuesday, he told viewers and colleagues that he had considered leaving Seven for some time.
You don’t have another job on hold, but you are looking for new career opportunities.
“Some personal news… Saying goodbye to Sunrise for the last time on Friday,” she wrote in an Instagram post.
Bianca Stone (pictured), the Queensland correspondent for Channel Seven’s breakfast show Sunrise, has revealed that she is leaving the network.
‘This has been a difficult decision. Sunrise is like a family (if a bit dysfunctional at times) and I have experienced some incredible career highlights over the past six years.
“I have traveled across the country and around the world, covering terrorist attacks, royal visits, the death of the Queen, two Commonwealth Games, floods, fires, cyclones and too many tragedies.
‘Thank you to everyone who has trusted me to share their stories. Many of you have now become friends.’
Stone, who worked at Seven for 18 years, tendered his resignation four weeks ago after reassessing his career over the Christmas holidays.
‘A special shout out to my husbands from work, master camera operators Luke Miers and Paul Croll. Thank you for putting up with my demands before dawn,’ 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 have committed to is to take a short break and turn off the 2 am alarm.
Stone also spoke with the mail about why he decided to quit his job of six years, admitting that his resignation surprised his bosses.
Addressing his departure in a statement on Tuesday, he told viewers and colleagues that he had considered leaving Seven for some time.
‘It was a shock [to Seven management]but I’ve been toying with the idea for some time,’ he told the newspaper.
‘Sunrise is a dream job. Breakfast TV is addictive and compelling, but it also comes with an alarm every day and that gets tough.”
Stone explained that her youngest daughter had told her over the Christmas holidays, “Mom, we really like you when you’re not sleepy or 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 comment was the “catalyst” that made her reevaluate her career, she said.
The mother of three, who has children ages 22, nine and eight, said she hadn’t made any decisions about her future but was open to something new professionally.
There are a lot of wild rumors about what I’m going to do. I will not take on the prime minister despite what people have said,” he added. But never say never.
The mother of three, who has children ages 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 going up. But I believe that the brave are rewarded.
Seven’s morning TV director Sarah Stinson said: “Bianca has been a very valued member of the Sunrise family and leaves us only well wishes and our thanks.” She enjoys dreams.
Stone’s departure has given rise to speculation about who will take his place at Sunrise. A replacement will be announced in the coming weeks.
Stone’s departure has given rise to speculation about who will take his place at Sunrise. A replacement will be announced in the coming weeks.