‘Younger than David Attenborough!’ Piers Morgan asks if BBC pushed Sue Barker retirement
Sue Barker, 66, just finished her final stint hosting Wimbledon after it was announced that she would be stepping down from live sports broadcasting for the BBC. Piers Morgan, 57, has now taken to Twitter to question if the BBC put “pressure” on her to leave as he shared his confusion over the star’s early retirement.
Piers was responding to a BBC Sport video where Sue could be seen reacting to a heartwarming tribute the BBC had left her.
The former Good Morning Britain presenter wrote in view of his 7.9 million followers: “Why’s Sue Barker retiring?
“She’s 30 years younger than David Attenborough & the Queen and just as good at her job as she’s always been.
“The BBC should change her mind, especially if they put pressure on her to go….”
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“We are looking forward to her leading our coverage, with all the style, warmth and knowledge she has displayed for the last 30 years, and we will say farewell with heavy hearts at the end of the tournament.”
Sue was surprised with a montage of her career with tributes from current and former tennis players yesterday.
Roger Federer admitted in the video that Sue had made him cry, while Sir Andy Murray said: “You are going to be missed by everyone who loves tennis.”
By the end of the montage, Sue was wiping her tears away with a tissue, as Billie Jean King declared her to be the greatest presenter.
The American 12-time Grand Slam singles champion said: “She’s an amazing example – if you want to be an amazing presenter, if you want to be anything in broadcasting – she’s the GOAT [greatest of all time].”
Sue has presented many major events across the BBC including Wimbledon and Queen’s tennis, the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Athletics Championships, the London Marathon, the Grand National, Royal Ascot and BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year.
She was previously a world number three tennis player, having won the 1976 French Open title.
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