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Nick Ross to leave Crimewatch

19/06/2007

Nick Ross is to leave the BBC's Crimewatch programme after 23 years to pursue other broadcasting ventures.

The presenter is set to stay with the BBC and is currently in discussions about other projects.

Ross' last Crimewatch show will be on July 2nd where he will oversee a small feature about his career on the show - including the fact that the programme's conviction rate is currently at its highest.

The presenter said: "After more than 23 years at the helm of Crimewatch I shall greatly miss the programme and I am grateful to the BBC for the privilege of presenting this flagship show.

"As a direct result of Crimewatch dozens of murders have been solved and undoubtedly many very serious crimes have been averted."

Ross said he had no bad memories from the show other than the death of his co-presenter Jill Dando in April 1999.

Barry George, a 42-year-old man from London, was found guilty and imprisoned for shooting Ms Dando on the doorstep of her home in Fulham.

"I shall continue to do all I can to support the Jill Dando Institute at University College London," Ross said.

"I shall also stay working with the police on crime prevention and other initiatives, and retain my role with Crimestoppers and as an adviser to Victim Support."

His current co-presenter, Fiona Bruce, will continue to present the programme and Ross thanked her and his other fellow hosts over the course of his 23 years.

Peter Fincham, controller of BBC1, said: "It's no exaggeration to say that, without Nick, there would have been no Crimewatch.

"We wish him well for the future and I am hoping that he will be back on BBC1 soon."


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