US EditionMelissa Reddy Axed by Sky Sports, Breaks Silence on 'Abuse'
- Melissa Reddy, a South African senior football reporter at Sky Sports, announced her departure in May 2025 after three years with the broadcaster in the UK.
- Her exit occurred amid a major Sky Sports news channel reboot that led to seven key staff, including Reddy and veteran presenter Rob Wotton, leaving the network.
- Reddy revealed she faced ongoing abuse as a foreign woman of colour in sports media and thanked supporters from managers, players, and colleagues for their encouragement.
- In a detailed Instagram post, Reddy emphasized her resilience in the face of adversity and shared her intention to concentrate on writing books and developing new projects.
- Her departure highlights significant changes at Sky Sports and underscores persistent challenges in the industry, while Reddy's audience awaits her upcoming creative work.
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Melissa Reddy axed by Sky Sports, breaks silence on 'abuse'
South African journalist Melissa Reddy has confirmed her departure from Sky Sports, revealing plans to return to book writing after a three-year tenure as a senior reporter at the UK-based broadcaster. Reddy, known for her in-depth Premier League coverage – particularly focused on Manchester United and Liverpool – was part of a wave of staff exits announced this week, which also included veteran presenter Rob Wotton, following the cancellation o…
‘Abuse as a foreign woman of colour in this sphere never ceases’ – Melissa Reddy hits out following Sky Sports exit
Melissa Reddy, the outgoing Sky Sports News reporter, has hit out at racism in the industry, saying “abuse as a foreign woman of colour in this sphere never ceases”.
Axed Sky Sports presenter breaks silence on exit, 'abuse' and reveals new career path - The Mirror
Melissa Reddy will leave her role with Sky Sports this summer after three years as a senior reporter with the broadcaster and she has now opened up on what lies ahead in her career
Melissa Reddy blasts 'the abuse never ceases' after Sky Sports exit
MELISSA REDDY has broken her silence after leaving Sky Sports. SunSport exclusively revealed earlier today that the broadcaster has left the company in major shake-up alongside five colleagues. INSTAGRAM @melissa_reddyMelissa Reddy has opened up on her decision to leave Sky Sports[/caption] INSTAGRAM @melissa_reddyReddy lifted the lid on the challenges she has faced[/caption] Reddy has been working as Sky Sports’ senior football reporter in rece…
South African Journalist Melissa Reddy Announces Departure from Sky Sports to Pursue Writing Projects After Three Years in UK Broadcast Industry – TDPel Media
After three impactful years covering football at Sky Sports, South African journalist Melissa Reddy has announced she’s moving on from the broadcaster to focus on
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