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Paul T Smith

Sky News presenter given round of applause as he throws script into air during final show

Sky News host Dermot Murnaghan has presented his final show on the channel - and he signed off by telling planet earth to "stay classy" before throwing his scripts into the air.

The veteran broadcaster's 15-year reign came to an end with his final Sky News Tonight programme on Tuesday evening, as he delivered a heartwarming speech and thanked his viewers at home.

Saying goodbye, he told them: "After 15 years, this has been my final programme for Sky News, the best organisation in the UK, which you already know, for its coverage and analysis but also for its dedicated and inventive hard-working staff so many of who have become close friends.

"Thanks to all of you for putting up with me and supporting me so resolutely through elections, resigning prime ministers. My greatest thanks goes to you the viewers who make Sky News, you are Sky News."

He added: "Your engagement, encouragement and feedback have been invaluable. I hope I've managed to serve you well. It has been an absolute privilege and thanks for making this career so worthwhile.

Dermot said his final goodbyes on Tuesday (Sky News)

Dermot, who has also worked with BBC News and ITN, was the presenter on weekday evenings for the last few years.

And in the final few seconds he said: "I leave you with, I've always wanted to do this, as last look at the headlines."

He then picked up his scripts and threw them into the air, before producers and camera operators gave him a round of applause.

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