Natasha Kaplinsky to replace Kirsty Young on Five News

Clue's in the title...

Surprised really - it must be the money as it's not exactly a move up?

Discuss.

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I'm shocked. I can't believe she'd move from the BBC to Five. Does this mean she won't host any other BBC shows, such as Children in Need?

Just been announced by Matthew and Sally on News 24 with Breaking News banner and all - not that big a story really is it?!

Who's gonna be her replacement? My money's on Sian Williams.

Who will replace her on the six?????????????????

Hope it returns to single head.

I'm surprised at this. It's not like she is not being under used by BBC. She is used all the time and she features on other BBC shows as well. It must be really about money.

On the face of it it seems like a crazy move for her but think about it - she'll be getting FAR more money as they have probably seriously pushed the boat out with this one. She'll be the Queen of Five News. They're really won't be any other egos as large as hers in the office! And she'll work regular, decent shifts as opposed to constantly changing. I'd imagine she's probably quite happy! I am too as it means I can start watching the BBC News again.

So, this technically means she's back working for Sky again?

BBC News about Kaplunkski

Some more....

I guess she'll be an employee of Five like Kirsty Young was but works for the news service i.e. Sky

Mediaguardian are saying she will be paid in the region of £250,000.

EDIT: Its gone up now to between £400,000 and £500,000 a year at Five.

Also, she has signed an exclusive contract that will prevent her from doing any more BBC presenting work.

I actually hope not. I love Sian on Breakfast - she's made the programme so much more watchable since she's been a regular fixture.

Realistically though, you may be right, with Kate Silverton taking over on Breakfast perhaps?

Its also being reported Sophie is expecting her third child in February 2008 so that means a replacement is need during her maternity leave. Which will last aleast 8 months therefore there will be a big presenter reshuffle early next year for Breakfast, the one, six and News 24, if Sian is moved (which I think she will be).

The Ten will be the only show uneffected, remaining the same presenter line up for five years.