Sky's Burley defends O'Brien interview

Sky News anchor Kay Burley has dismissed claims that she behaved unprofessionally in an interview with radio host James O'Brien this week.

The broadcaster challenged O'Brien during her Afternoon Live programme yesterday following his criticism of Frank Lampard's parenting.

According to The Mirror, Burley is one of Lampard's "close friends". Her ex-husband Steve Kutner, with whom she has a child, works as the Chelsea footballer's agent.

Responding to suggestions that she appeared biased, Burley insisted: "I pride myself on impartial journalism. My interview represented both points of view."

However, an insider claimed: "Kay will be given a dressing down."

During a debate on his LBC radio programme, O'Brien had suggested that Lampard was "weak" and "scum" for allowing his children and former partner to stay in a flat while he lived in a mansion.

Responding to the comments live on-air, Lampard explained: "I'm actually buying them a house at the moment which is of equal living standard, if not more, to mine. My kids will never ever live in inferior circumstances."