Weather presenter Abbie Dewhurst reveals she is quitting the BBC after 'eight glorious years waking up before the sun'
Abbie, who joined BBC Yorkshire as a staff weather presenter in May 2016, announced the news in an emotional post on social media.
She told her over 33,000 Instagram followers she was leaving her 'dream job' in a couple of weeks after eight 'glorious years waking up before the sun' before thanking viewers for 'welcoming me' into their lives.
The 30-year-old said working at the corporation had 'been a privilege that's not lost on me' and during her time had 'met some wonderful people, a handful of which will become life-long friends'.
She shared a number of photos reminiscing about some highlights during her role, which included a tandem bike ride with Peter Levy for Children in Need in 2017, reporting from Wimbledon and hosting a show on national radio.
Weather presenter Abbie Dewhurst, pictured on the BBC sofa, has revealed she is quitting the after a 'glorious' eight year long stint with the company
Abbie, who joined BBC Yorkshire as a staff weather presenter in May 2016, pictured with fellow weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans
Abbie (pictured) said working at the corporation had 'been a privilege that's not lost on me'
Abbie wrote on Instagram: 'The only thing crazier than landing your dream job is handing your notice in for it... A long, emotional caption so buckle up.
'Eight years ago today I walked into BBC Yorkshire as a staff weather presenter for the first time and, in spite of the initial 2.30am alarms, have been living my actual dream in this amazing corporation ever since.
She reluctantly added that 'all good things must come to an end' before telling her friend and colleagues 'there aren't enough thank yous in the world to everyone who has made this journey so marvellous'.
Abbie explained she first joined the BBC as 'an excited 22 year old (what a baby I was) and have spent eight glorious years waking up before the sun'.
In that time she said she has 'met some wonderful people, a handful of which will become lifelong friends'.
'We've been through a global pandemic, royal events both good and bad, extreme heat, devastating floods, General Elections, I've been thrown down a hill in a soap box in Bradford, hosted a show on national radio, reported from Wimbledon, covered stories about pigs and viral social media videos and most memorably, took part in a Children in Need tandem bike ride with Peter Levy.'
The 30-year-old, pictured on set of the BBC, revealed she was leaving her 'dream job' in a couple of weeks
Abbie is pictured on set with BBC Look North newsreader Clare Frisby
Abbie shared a number of photos reminiscing about some highlights during her role, which included this pic of her on a tandem bike ride with Peter Levy for Children in Need in 2017
Abbie Dewhurst shared this pic of her and her fellow BBC colleagues after revealing she was leaving the corporation after eight years
Abbie also shared this heartwarming snap of her working from home with her laptop
Abbie also shared this picture revealing she had initially been rejected from the BBC after applying for a work experience role, before she eventually landed a permanent job in 2016
'I'll share more in the next few weeks around the future but felt it apt on my eight-year weather anniversary to take a look back and reminisce on what really has been a dream come true.'
Abbie ended the post by saying: 'Thank you for welcoming me onto your screens, into your radios and onto your phones. It's been a privilege that's not lost on me. The future is looking bright.'
Abbie also shared a picture in her post revealing she had initially been rejected from the BBC after applying for a work experience role, before she eventually landed a permanent job in 2016.
Since announcing the news earlier this week, Abbie said she had been 'overwhelmed' by the 'lovely messages' from viewers.
She added: 'Thank you so much for the outpouring of love!'
Abbie returned to work this morning as she took to X, formerly Twitter to share a video of her segment on the BBC's Looking North programme, with the caption: 'Sunshine to start but not for long'.
Abbie lives in Leeds with her husband Jake Goldby and their eight-year-old rescue dog Ruby. The BBC presenter announced in August 2020 that she had tied the knot with Jake two years after they got engaged in 2018.
The ceremony took place on August 8, after it was postponed by just over nine weeks as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Abbie took to X at the time to tell her followers about the delay. She wrote: 'Today, my prom date and I were supposed to marry in the Italian countryside.
'We might not be married but we are so lucky to be surrounded by incredible people who have sent so much love. We’ll have one hell of a party when we can - as my grandad said, "Love will always win" ❤️'
A BBC spokesperson said: 'Abbie will be sorely missed by colleagues and viewers alike. She’s had eight fantastic years with us and we wish her the best of luck in the next chapter.'
