MARK CHAPMAN opened last night’s Match of the Day with a cheeky one-liner. The popular host, 51, was yesterday confirmed as one of three presenters that will replace Gary Lineker on MOTD

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,

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.

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three primary hosts for the BBC’s Match of the Day programme for next season. Gary Lineker, who has worked as a presenter on the highlights programme since 1999,

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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.

Gary Lineker, the current host of the flagship show, is due to step down at the end of the season, having previously said it was the "right time" to go.

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.

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.

The new Match of the Day presenter line-up has been confirmed for next season. It was announced in November that Gary Lineker would be stepping down at the end of the current season, calling time on 26 years in the job.