Richard Keys has resigned from his role as football anchorman for Sky Sports in the wake of the row about female assistant referee Sian Massey.
Keys had already apologised for his remarks about Massey, and added to those regrets in a statement made after resigning.
Fellow presenter Andy Gray was fired on Tuesday as part of the controversy and Keys gave that decision as part of his reason for going.
“I am deeply sorry for my remarks and the offence they have caused; it was wrong and should not have happened,” Keys said in a statement.
“I have thought long and hard and reached the decision that it is time to move on. Going forward without Andy would have been almost impossible.
“I am and will remain proud of our work with football at Sky Sports and grateful to the many people who have worked with me. I wish Sky Sports continued success in the future.”
Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, said: “It is disappointing that Richard’s career at Sky should end in these circumstances.
“However, Richard recognises that his comments at the weekend were unacceptable and we note that he has made a full and public apology. We thank him for his time in helping make Sky Sports the success it is today.”
