ITV News Tyne Tees unveils Amy Lea as its new presenter

Amy Lea, who has been unveiled as the new presenter of ITV News Tyne Tees.
Amy, who joined ITV in 2015, said she was "thrilled" to be presenting the news "in the best part of the world." Credit: ITV News Tyne Tees

ITV News Tyne Tees has unveiled its new presenter. Amy Lea will join Ian Payne on-screen from 29th March to present the evening news programme at 6pm.

During her career, Amy has reported on stories both home and abroad, including the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the manhunt for Raoul Moat and the Manchester Arena bombing, which killed six people from the North East and North Yorkshire.

Amy has risen through the ranks at ITV Tyne Tees, which she joined as a Production Journalist in 2015, becoming an On-Screen Journalist in 2018. 

Before joining ITV, Amy worked in commercial radio across the North East and North Yorkshire and with the BBC in both radio and television.

Amy Lea with her co-presenter Ian Payne, who said he was "really looking forward to the start of another exciting chapter." Credit: ITV News Tyne Tees

Amy added: “There is no doubt that this is the best part of the world and it's an honour to be a part of the very talented teams we are lucky to have at ITV Tyne Tees.”

Amy replaces former longstanding presenter Pam Royle, whose final day on air was on Friday.

Co-presenter Ian Payne is looking forward to starting a new chapter with Amy. Ian says: "I'm thrilled to be joined by Amy - she's a great talent, full of energy and enthusiasm."

Head of News for ITV Tyne Tees, Michaela Byrne, says: "Amy brings a great track record of journalism to her new role and she will continue the legacy of Pam’s warmth and authority on screen.

"I’m very sure the viewers will come to love her as much as we already do."

You can watch Amy and Ian on ITV News Tyne Tees at 6pm.