US EditionFirst Gary Lineker Match of the Day Replacement 'Decided' Ahead of Everton and Liverpool Matches - Liverpool Echo
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 11 – Mark Chapman leads a new three-presenter format on Match of the Day after Gary Lineker's 26-year tenure ended amid a social media controversy, BBC confirmed.
- On Saturday, Match of the Day returns with Mark Chapman as its first host since Gary Lineker's exit, hosting the season's first broadcast.
- Earlier this season, Lineker apologized over a controversial Instagram post and said he would step down, following his departure in May after sharing an Instagram video with antisemitic imagery.
- The BBC announced in January that Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan would share hosting duties across Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2, with Chapman forming part of a three-person line-up.
- According to Radio Times, expert analysis will feature Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney joining Chapman for Saturday's broadcast, marking the new chapter of the show.
- Starting next month, Kelly Cates will host UEFA Champions League highlights, following her programme on Wednesday, August 13, and Match of the Day 2 on August 24.
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Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacement 'decided for Premier League opening weekend'
The BBC will have a new look this season with Gary Lineker having stepped away from Match of the Day after 23 years with Mark Chapman leading the new presenting trio
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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