Simon McCoy

Simon McCoy is known for his distinctive presenting style, sharp wit and extensive career covering major global news events. A familiar face from Sky News and the BBC, Simon has reported from around the world on conflicts, royal events and breaking international stories, while also becoming known for the dry humour and deadpan delivery that have frequently made him a viral sensation.

Simon began his television career behind the scenes as a news editor at TV-am before joining the newly launched Sky News as a producer in 1988. In 1996, he moved in front of the camera as a presenter on Sky News Sunrise and later hosted Sky’s prime-time interview programme Tonight, speaking with leading figures from politics, entertainment and public life.

In 2003, Simon co-anchored Sky News’ award-winning coverage of the Iraq War, broadcasting live for hours each day from Kuwait and Basra throughout the conflict.

He joined the BBC in 2004, presenting across BBC Breakfast and the BBC News Channel, where he became one of the main anchors on the corporation’s rolling news coverage. During his time there, he reported extensively from overseas, covering major international stories including the anniversary of 9/11 from New York and the Israel-Lebanon conflict from Beirut.

Simon also became particularly well known for his coverage of royal events. A former Royal Correspondent, he attracted widespread attention during coverage outside the Lindo Wing ahead of the birth of Prince George, where his famously understated comment, “The news is there is no news,” became an iconic broadcasting moment.

Today, Simon is a regular contributor to ITV’s This Morning and frequently appears as a royal commentator for international broadcasters. As a host and speaker, he brings warmth, humour and decades of experience from the front line of live broadcasting and breaking news.

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