Amol Rajan is to leave BBC Radio 4's Today programme to start his own company in the creator economy, while continuing to host University Challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC.
Rajan said he wanted to 'unleash my inner entrepreneur' and 'jump into the great digital Narnia of the creator economy', referencing the rise of figures on YouTube and TikTok. He described leaving Today as 'mad' but necessary to pursue his ambitions.
His departure creates another vacancy on the flagship show, following Mishal Husain's exit in 2024. The programme's audience remains over five million weekly, though down from seven million in 2020.
Rajan follows Piers Morgan in moving to new media. He said he was 'extremely excited' to build his own company, while remaining proud of his interview podcast and University Challenge role.
John McAndrew, BBC director of live and daily news, thanked Rajan for his contribution and said the programme would continue to evolve its presenting team.
