Kelly Cates has said it was “horrendous” having to lie to friends before her new role hosting Match Of The Day was confirmed. It was announced on Wednesday that Sky Sports presenter Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will be the new presenters of the BBC’s flagship football show from next season.

Kelly Cates has been confirmed as one of the hosts for Match of the Day next season alongside Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan as Gary Lineker bids farewell to the role

Match of the Day, the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme, will be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season, the broadcaster has confirmed. The trio replace Gary Lineker,

The highly respected trio, who also work across other parts of BBC Sport, will be at the heart of BBC Sport’s stellar football team

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan are ready to help Match of the Day “evolve” after being named as the new co-hosts of the BBC’s flagship football show. Former England striker Gary Lineker, who has worked as a presenter on the highlights programme since 1999,

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenters from next season, the BBC said on Wednesday, the first time the role will be shared between three presenters.

The BBC has named the trio of presenters who will replace Gary Lineker in the iconic Match of the Day presenter’s chair from next season. Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan, who had been heavily linked with the role, are the hcosen three. This is the first time the hosting has been shared by three presenters.

Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman are to share presenting duties on the football highlights show, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. The trio have all previously worked together on the BBC and are each established broadcasters with decades of experience between them.

Kelly Cates will share presenting duties of the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day, along with co-hosts Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan.

Match of the Day have confirmed a new presenting line-up from next season, with Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman to share duties after Gary Lineker’s exit.