- Kelly Cates had been recognized by the BBC because the main exterior candidate to exchange Gary Lineker and entrance their protection of Match of the Day from subsequent time period
- Lineker, who took over presenting duties in 1999, will depart after 26 years in Could
Kelly Cates is to go away Sky Sports activities to grow to be a part of a three-person workforce of Match of the Day presenters, Mail Sport understands.
The highly-regarded broadcaster, daughter of Liverpool legend Sir Kenny, will head to the BBC on the finish of the season following the departure of Gary Lineker.
It’s anticipated that Cates will be part of fellow broadcasters Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan, with presenting duties for Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 break up between the three of trio.
Bosses at Sky are understood to be deeply saddened on the lack of the 49-year-old.
Nevertheless, she had been recognized by the BBC because the main exterior candidate to exchange Lineker when he leaves on the finish of the season.
Cates’ clean presentation of Sky’s Premier League protection and former expertise with the BBC have clearly gone in her favour.
Kelly Cates is leaving Sky to affix Match of The Day as considered one of their presenters from subsequent season
Gary Lineker, who has been presenting MOTD since 1999, will depart after 26 years subsequent Could
Cates’ departure from Sky is a significant blow to the broadcaster with bosses deeply saddened
Cates is about to current MOTD in a rotation alongside Gabby Logan (left) and Mark Chapman
She repeatedly presents on Radio 5 Stay, used to host 606 and her arrival can be seen as an enormous coup – particularly given the uplift within the variety of reside matches on Sky subsequent season.
Lineker, who took over presenting duties on the flagship BBC present from Des Lynam in 1999, will carry the curtain down after 26 years. The 63-year-old can also be set to go away the BBC completely after the 2026 World Cup in America, Mexico, and Canada. It’s understood executives, headed by new director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski, wish to transfer the present in a contemporary course and, as Mail Sport revealed, are contemplating bringing a information factor to the present.
The BBC and Sky Sports activities have been contacted for remark.
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