BBC's iconic football highlights program, Match of the Day, will usher in a new era with Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, and Gabby Logan taking over the hosting reins. The trio will replace Gary Lineker, who is stepping down after an illustrious 26-year run.
Mark Chapman , Kelly Cates , and Gabby Logan have been announced as the new presenters for the BBC 's iconic football highlights program, Match of the Day. This comes after Gary Lineker , the long-time host of the flagship sports show, announced his departure at the end of the season last year. Lineker, a former England striker, has been at the helm of the program since 1999. The upcoming change marks the first time the hosting role will be shared by three individuals.
Cates, who will continue her role at Sky Sports, expressed her excitement, stating, 'Once I sit in that chair and the theme music starts, I just know that's going to be a really incredible moment.' The 49-year-old daughter of Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish also hosts BBC Radio 5 Live's Tuesday night sports coverage. Logan, already involved in the BBC's rugby and athletics coverage, commented on the historical significance of the program, saying, 'It's always a real moment because it has such history. 'It's still so relevant to so many people now.' The former gymnast, 51, made history as one of the first female sports anchors to break into terrestrial TV and has presented Match of the Day in Lineker's absence on numerous occasions. Notably, she fronted the BBC's coverage of the Lionesses' historic Euro victory in 2023. Meanwhile, Chapman, who has been broadcasting for over 25 years and already presents Match of the Day 2, emphasized the collaborative nature of the team, stating, 'I do feel honoured to be following in the footsteps of the people that we are following in and respectful of what they have done.' Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, paid tribute to Lineker's exceptional work, saying, 'Gary has done a phenomenal job at Match Of The Day for the last 26 years, he'll be missed greatly and we all still get to enjoy him on our screens across some of football's greatest tournaments.' Lineker previously indicated that it was the 'right time' to leave Match of the Day, suggesting a format change. Cates hinted at the trio's plans to embrace the digital side of things. They will lead a team that includes renowned pundits like Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Alex Scott, among others.
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