Channel 7 sports presenter Jacqui Felgate leaving TV network after 10 years

Jacqui Felgate, a key part of Channel 7’s AFL coverage, has revealed why she is leaving the network after nearly a decade.

Channel 7 sports presenter Jacqui Felgate is leaving the network, saying she wants to spend more time with her young family.

Felgate, a respected newsreader who has been heavily involved in Seven’s AFL coverage, announced on Instagram on Sunday she was pursuing other opportunities as she thanked her husband, fellow Seven presenter Michael Felgate.

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“I feel utterly overwhelmed by everyone’s kind words. Thank you so much. I’ve had a wonderful career with 7 News — it was more than I could have ever hoped for,” Felgate wrote on social media.

“For now it’s time to have a break and be a mum to my wonderful daughters. I’m looking forward to whatever the future may hold!

“I thought about doing a post with all the cool things that have happened over the last 10 years. But nothing really topped reading the news with my husband. He’s the real star of our family. He gave up so much to let me live my dream. @mfelgate now I’ll actually be home to annoy you! Not just on the telly.”

Felgate is chasing other opportunities. Picture: Jay Town

She may continue co-hosting the Brownlow Medal.

Felgate is moving on after nearly a decade at Seven. Along with presenting news, sport and providing updates during AFL coverage, she has also co-hosted the Brownlow Medal — a role the Herald Sun reports she may continue in.

Felgate became emotional when she signed off from her final sports bulletin on Sunday night.

“I’m had a wonderful time here at Seven,” she said.

“The last two years have been have been really tough and I’m looking forward to being a good mum to my kids.”

Speaking to the Herald Sun, Felgate added: “It’s not easy having a young family and juggling the work that’s required to be a journalist.

“Every single parent and family knows exactly what the juggle is like. The last few years have made that clearer, what are your priorities in life and what do you want to do next. I’ve been offered some great opportunities but with a lot less pressure.”

Felgate (left) has been a key part of Seven’s footy coverage. Photo: Channel 7.