Whether you watch the BBC’s Look North or ITV’s Calendar – or both – it is sure to say that the presenters have become become familiar faces in many households.
When people do step down from their presenting roles, they are often greeted with fond well-wishes from their viewers.
In the last few years, the faces on Yorkshire’s regional news programmes have changed quite substantially.
Here are the former presenters of Look north and ITV Calendar and what they are doing now.
5. Jon Mitchell
Jon Mitchell, known affectionally by viewers as Jon the Weatherman, announced his retirement on July 29, 2022, after more than three decades on screen in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Jon, 61, known for his catchphrases “Look up it’s free,” and “Enjoy it if you can,” was a popular presenter on the show. He first appeared on screens in 1989 as a stand-in for the then Yorkshire Television weatherman Bob Rust. Kerrie Gosney replaced Jon as ITV Calendar's main weather presenter in August. Photo: ITV
6. Owain Wyn Evans
Owain Wyn Evans, known as the 'drumming weatherman' had a stint presenting the weather forecast on BBC Look North. The Welshman has since moved to read the news for BBC North West, BBC Breakfast and is a reporter for The One Show. Photo: BBC
7. Charlotte Leeming
BBC Look North Presenter Charlotte Leeming announced she was leaving the show in late 2020. 'Lotty', as she is affectionally known by viewers, had spent more than 20 years with the broadcaster, working both as a reporter and a presenter. Announcing her exit, she said: "After 23 remarkable years I'm leaving the BBC. It's been an honour to present and report on such a huge variety of stories. I'll miss my Look North family and my viewer pals. But it's time for new challenges." She now works freelance as a broadcaster, consultant and media trainer. (Pictured in 2018 with Producer Denise Wallace, in the newsroom.) Photo: James Hardisty