Media
McDonald admits departure is "very possible"
Published Saturday, May 24 2008, 10:18 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly
The newscaster told the Daily Mail that it is "very possible" he will depart before the year is out. He made the statement after news of his intentions was leaked to the press yesterday.
"All good things must come to an end," McDonald explained. "I just really haven't got there yet. It might be destabilising if you announce long, long in advance when you are going."
However, he added: "I am 69 in August and you have got to collect your freedom pass sometime."
Reports claim that McDonald's departure will be officially announced in September. It is believed that executives are lining up ITV news presenter Mark Austin as his successor.
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