As had been speculated upon, Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan will replace Gary Lineker as the presenters of Match of the Day. The trio will divide responsibilities across MOTD, MOTD 2 and MOTD Champions League.
Commenting, Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport said:
I know viewers will love these three incredible broadcasters and journalists at the heart of our football coverage next season. They’re brilliant at what they do and Match of the Day viewers can be sure they will be well looked after as the big football talking points are expertly analysed.
Chapman already presents the Sunday show and works alongside Logan on The Sports Agents podcast. Cates is actually filling in for her on that at the moment, meaning the three are well acquainted.
On leaving Sky for the iconic show, Cates said:
Once I sit in that chair and the theme music starts, I just know that’s going to be a really incredible moment.
The new lineup the sixth set of hosts to lead the show, will come in at the start of the 2025/26 season. Lineker will leave the BBC after the World Cup at the end of that season.

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