Ben Mulroney leaving CTV's Your Morning to pursue 'a lifelong dream'

Ben Mulroney, co-host of CTV's 'Your Morning,' is leaving the national news program after a 20-year career with the broadcaster.

Mulroney says he wants to focus on a new career developing scripted and unscripted projects. Friday will be his last day.

Mulroney joined CTV as an entertainment reporter for "Canada AM" in October 2001, before joining "etalk" in its debut season as co-host in 2002.

Mulroney was also a member of the broadcast team for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, reporting on entertainment news for CTV, and was the host of CTV's "Canadian Idol" for six seasons.

He became co-host of "Your Morning" when it debuted in 2016.