ITV's beloved Los Angeles correspondent Ross King has made a startling confession about his career journey, revealing he was on the verge of walking away from television entirely before landing his dream role in Hollywood.
The Scottish presenter, best known to UK audiences for his regular appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and Good Morning Britain, opened up about the emotional moment he almost abandoned his broadcasting dreams.
The Breaking Point
"I was this close to giving up," King admitted in an exclusive interview. "I remember sitting there thinking, 'That's it. I'm done. I can't keep chasing this.'"
The seasoned entertainment journalist described reaching a professional crossroads where constant rejection and uncertainty had taken their toll. After years of grinding in the industry, the breakthrough he desperately needed seemed increasingly unlikely.
The Hollywood Lifeline
Just as King was preparing to walk away from his television ambitions, fate intervened with what he describes as "the phone call that changed everything."
ITV offered him the prestigious position as their Los Angeles entertainment correspondent, placing him at the epicentre of global showbusiness and giving him access to Hollywood's biggest stars and events.
"It felt like all those years of struggle suddenly made sense," King reflected. "Every 'no' I'd received had been leading me to this exact moment."
From Doubt to Red Carpet Royalty
Now, King has become a familiar face to millions of British viewers, delivering entertainment news from the heart of Tinseltown and providing behind-the-scenes coverage of major awards shows including the Oscars and Golden Globes.
His journey serves as a powerful reminder to aspiring broadcasters about perseverance in the cut-throat world of television. "If you're going through that difficult period where nothing seems to be working," King advised, "just remember that sometimes your biggest break is just one phone call away."
The presenter's story of near-defeat turned to triumph continues to inspire those in the industry, proving that even established professionals face moments of doubt before achieving their dreams.
