Why is Laura Woods leaving Talksport and where is she going?

LAURA Woods has left her role as host of the award-winning talkSPORT Breakfast show after three years.

But why exactly has Woods left talkSPORT? Here is everything you need to know.

Who is Laura Woods?

Laura Woods is an English presenter born on July 2, 1987.

She studied print journalism at Kingston University.

After graduating from university, she got a job at Sky Sports as a runner in 2009.

She worked her way up the ladder into production as an assistant producer, associate and producer.

Following this, she got a job on the Saturday morning kids’ show Game Changers.

Woods then started reporting on the NFL and joined the Soccer AM online team.

She eventually became a regular pitch-side reporter by 2018 on Super Sunday, but left four years later.

The 35-year-old then joined Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell on the NFL highlights show every Friday on ITV.

Why is Laura Woods leaving Talksport?

Woods announced she would be leaving the talkSPORT breakfast show on June 14, 2023.

Talking about her decision to walk away from the show, she said: “You lot, our listeners, have given me so much comfort and guided me through some of my toughest moments, without even realising it.

“So I wanted to thank you personally for that. I will miss it dearly. Even the Spurs fans.

“For what feels like a lifetime I’ve been a listener of talkSPORT.

“For the last six years it’s been my home, where we get to spend our mornings talking about sport.

“There’s nothing better. I know I will never find a job like this. It’s unique.

“Three years as the host of this amazing breakfast show, three bits of silverware for the trophy cabinet and record listening figures.

“I’m very proud of what we achieved here. One thing’s for sure: I will always be part of this family at talkSPORT.

“For now, no more 3am alarms, which is just wonderful! I will pop back whenever I can, I adore you all.”

Where is Laura Woods going?

Woods is widely tipped to take over Jake Humphrey at TNT Sports after he announced that he will be leaving his role as the main anchor at BT Sport on July 18.

She will likely start her role ahead of the new season, which begins in August 2023.