Social media reacts as India's top TV personality quits

BBC

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Goswami is a household name, famous for his loud, fast-paced news show and habit of interrupting guests with the phrase, "the nation wants to know".

Many social media users are speculating on why he might leave his job, with his name the top Twitter trend in India.

Goswami has not given a reason and his employer has yet to confirm the news.

His signature style quickly propelled him to the status of national icon at Times Now, where he was editor-in-chief and also the host of the channel's popular Newshour programme.

His show's style meant guests and host frequently talked over one another - prompting many tongue-in-cheek social media messages about his departure.

(BBC)