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Wales Online
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gabby Logan says 'there's constant arguments' in honest family confession
Gabby Logan says 'there's constant arguments' in honest family confession BBC presenter Gabby Logan shared an insight into her family life as she revealed how she has "constant arguments" with one family member Gabby Logan shared an insight into her family life as she said 'there's constant arguments' (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images ) Presenter Gabby Logan has opened up about her life at home with former rugby star Kenny Logan, admitting "there's constant arguments." Having met purely by chance, Gabby has previously recalled how she met Kenny while drinking in a bar in Chelsea, London, with friends. After Kenny finally plucked up the courage to go over and speak to the sports presenter, Gabby told the Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware podcast that her husband got her name wrong when later speaking to his friends—saying he referred to her as another famous presenter, Gabby Roslin. However, after making their relationship official, Gabby walked down the aisle in 2001. In 2005, the couple welcomed their twins, Lois and Reuben into the world. Gabby and Kenny tied the knot in 2001 (Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I ) Sharing an insight into her life at home with Kenny, she recently told the Proper Tasty with Tom Kerridge and Chris Stark podcast that their competitive nature often sees them end up "arguing." Article continues below Revealing how they often fail to see eye to eye when it comes to household chores such as unstacking the dishwasher, she told Tom: "There's constant arguments about that, obviously." Looking back on one particular occasion when their competitive spirit was on full display, she recalled how a game of family rounders didn't exactly go according to plan, saying there was confusion over the number of balls they were using. She shared how tempers flared during a game of rounders (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images ) Recalling the moment she "lost it," she said: "I said third ball, and Kenny went, 'No, playing two balls, there's too many people to go.' And I absolutely lost it." She added: "And my niece and nephew, who were about eight and nine at the time, were watching their aunty go, 'No, no, no, when did we change the rules?'" Away from her home life, Gabby's career has gone from strength to strength in recent months, after she was announced as one-third of a new presenting trio set to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day. Article continues below Gabby is set to be part of a new look presenting team on Match of the Day (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images ) Due to begin their roles at the start of the new football season in August, Gabby, Mark Chapman, and Kelly Cates are also set to present Match of the Day 2 and MOTD: Champions League. More recently, Gabby has been part of the BBC's presenting team, and she is next set to appear on our screens as part of the coverage of the 2025 Women's European Championships, presenting tonight's Finland v Switzerland match.


The Herald Scotland
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Wayne Rooney set to become BBC Match of the Day pundit
Lineker, who presented the show from 1999 until 2025, left following the conclusion of the 2024–25 Premier League season. Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will host Match of the Day from the start of the 2025-26 season, and a new star pundit will also feature. Wayne Rooney set to become BBC Match of the Day pundit Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is set to join the team on the BBC show as a pundit for the new season, according to reports. A source told The Sun: 'Wayne is a natural broadcaster; he is warm, witty and forensically knowledgeable about all aspects of the game. 'He still has a deep love for football and also gets on well with everyone on both sides of the camera. 'He is eminently likeable, and has impressed on his outings to date - viewers have also really taken to him, which has been clear from social media commentary. 'Wayne will be a key part of next year's World Cup coverage, which is a massive coup, and will provide some much-needed expertise on Match of the Day in the wake of Gary's departure. For Wayne Rooney, penalties were all in the practice 🎯#BBCFootball #MOTD2 — Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) March 10, 2025 "Everyone, including Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski, is incredibly excited to get him on board. It's a great signing.' Rooney made over 550 appearances for Manchester United, and more than 100 for England. He will join a team that already includes names such as Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Alex Scott. Who are the new Match of the Day presenters? The BBC revealed earlier this year that Match of the Day will now be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. It came after Gary Lineker stepped down from presenting the show. It will mark the first time the role of lead presenter across both Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2, and the latest addition to the BBC's football highlights portfolio, Match of the Day Champions League, will be shared by three presenters. Kelly is from Glasgow and is the daughter of former Scotland and Liverpool footballer Sir Kenny Dalglish. She is currently a Sky Sports presenter and also presents BBC Radio 5 Live's Tuesday night sports coverage. Mark is a veteran at the BBC, having first joined as a continuity announcer in 1996. Since 2013, the 51-year-old has been a regular host of Match of the Day 2, but has also hosted Sky Sports' live coverage of the Carabao Cup. He has also worked in the NFL, cricket, rugby league and golf, and fronted the BBC's coverage of the recent Olympic Games in Paris. Former gymnast Gabby Logan is the daughter of Welsh footballer Terry Yorath. Recommended reading: She first joined Sky Sports in 1996 before going to work at ITV, before leaving to present Inside Sport at the BBC, which she joined in 2007. Gabby has previously presented Match of the Day in Gary's absence on various occasions and also hosted the BBC's coverage of the Women's Euros. Many will also know her from her role as co-presenter of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.


Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Wayne Rooney set to become BBC Match of the Day pundit
The beloved BBC sports show will be very different for the upcoming season, after the departure of former host Gary Lineker last year. Lineker, who presented the show from 1999 until 2025, left following the conclusion of the 2024–25 Premier League season. Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will host Match of the Day from the start of the 2025-26 season, and a new star pundit will also feature. Wayne Rooney set to become BBC Match of the Day pundit Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is set to join the team on the BBC show as a pundit for the new season, according to reports. A source told The Sun: 'Wayne is a natural broadcaster; he is warm, witty and forensically knowledgeable about all aspects of the game. 'He still has a deep love for football and also gets on well with everyone on both sides of the camera. 'He is eminently likeable, and has impressed on his outings to date - viewers have also really taken to him, which has been clear from social media commentary. 'Wayne will be a key part of next year's World Cup coverage, which is a massive coup, and will provide some much-needed expertise on Match of the Day in the wake of Gary's departure. For Wayne Rooney, penalties were all in the practice 🎯#BBCFootball #MOTD2 — Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) March 10, 2025 "Everyone, including Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski, is incredibly excited to get him on board. It's a great signing.' Rooney made over 550 appearances for Manchester United, and more than 100 for England. He will join a team that already includes names such as Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Alex Scott. Who are the new Match of the Day presenters? The BBC revealed earlier this year that Match of the Day will now be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. It came after Gary Lineker stepped down from presenting the show. It will mark the first time the role of lead presenter across both Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2, and the latest addition to the BBC's football highlights portfolio, Match of the Day Champions League, will be shared by three presenters. Kelly is from Glasgow and is the daughter of former Scotland and Liverpool footballer Sir Kenny Dalglish. She is currently a Sky Sports presenter and also presents BBC Radio 5 Live's Tuesday night sports coverage. Mark is a veteran at the BBC, having first joined as a continuity announcer in 1996. Since 2013, the 51-year-old has been a regular host of Match of the Day 2, but has also hosted Sky Sports' live coverage of the Carabao Cup. He has also worked in the NFL, cricket, rugby league and golf, and fronted the BBC's coverage of the recent Olympic Games in Paris. Former gymnast Gabby Logan is the daughter of Welsh footballer Terry Yorath. Recommended reading: She first joined Sky Sports in 1996 before going to work at ITV, before leaving to present Inside Sport at the BBC, which she joined in 2007. Gabby has previously presented Match of the Day in Gary's absence on various occasions and also hosted the BBC's coverage of the Women's Euros. Many will also know her from her role as co-presenter of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.


Irish Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Wayne Rooney 'lands €927k deal' as new Match of the Day pundit
Wayne Rooney has reportedly signed a €927,000 contract to serve as a pundit on Match of the Day starting from next season. The England legend is set to join the BBC's flagship programme following Gary Lineker's exit as its presenter. Lineker had been at the helm of the show for 25 years before stepping down at the conclusion of the previous season. He was due to continue hosting FA Cup matches and the upcoming World Cup next summer, but he parted ways with the BBC entirely after a controversy over a social media post containing an alleged anti-Semetic trope. His shoes have been filled by Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates, who will take turns presenting Match of the Day and its Sunday counterpart, Match of the Day 2. Joining this trio will be Rooney, who is set to feature as a pundit, according to The Sun. Since his dismissal as Plymouth manager on New Year's Eve, Rooney has been dabbling in more punditry work on both the BBC and Sky Sports. The agreement reportedly includes the option for a two-year extension, and it's anticipated that Rooney will join the likes of Alan Shearer, Jurgen Klinsmann, Rio Ferdinand and Joe Hart as a pundit for the World Cup, reports the Mirror. Rooney, 39, holds the record for the most goals scored for Manchester United and held the same record for England at the time of his retirement, a record since broken by Harry Kane. He first made waves at his childhood club Everton before transferring to Old Trafford, where he netted 253 goals in 559 appearances, clinching five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy along the way. Rooney made his way back to Everton in 2017 before jetting off to the US to join DC United. He took on the dual role of player-manager at Derby in 2020, where he eventually retired from playing. After a stint managing DC United once more, Rooney faced challenging times with Birmingham and Plymouth. This new chapter could mark the end of his time in management. Lineker, who presented his last Match of the Day in May, left viewers with heartfelt parting words. "Alan [Shearer] and Micah [Richards], I suspect our paths will cross again very shortly," he expressed. He seized the moment to express gratitude to his colleagues: "Let me take this opportunity to thank all of the other pundits that I've had the pleasure of working with over the last 25 years, you've made my job so much easier." Lineker also paid tribute to the unseen heroes behind the scenes: "Also, a huge thank you to those you don't see at home: the work that goes into making this iconic show is a huge team effort. From the editors, to the analysis team, from the commentators to the floor managers, from the producers to the camera operators, from the PAs to the subs, thank you all, you're the very best." Reflecting on his career, he joked: "Rather like my football career, everyone else did all the hard work and I got the plaudits. It's been an absolute privilege to host Match of the Day for a quarter of a century. It's been utterly joyous. I'd like to wish Gabby, Mark and Kelly for when they sit in this chair - the programme is in the best of hands. "And my final thank you goes to all of you. Thank you for watching. Thank you for all of your love and support over the years. It's been so special - and I'm sorry that your team was always on last. Time to say goodbye. Goodbye."

Leader Live
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wayne Rooney set to become BBC Match of the Day pundit
The beloved BBC sports show will be very different for the upcoming season, after the departure of former host Gary Lineker last year. Lineker, who presented the show from 1999 until 2025, left following the conclusion of the 2024–25 Premier League season. Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will host Match of the Day from the start of the 2025-26 season, and a new star pundit will also feature. Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is set to join the team on the BBC show as a pundit for the new season, according to reports. A source told The Sun: 'Wayne is a natural broadcaster; he is warm, witty and forensically knowledgeable about all aspects of the game. 'He still has a deep love for football and also gets on well with everyone on both sides of the camera. 'He is eminently likeable, and has impressed on his outings to date - viewers have also really taken to him, which has been clear from social media commentary. 'Wayne will be a key part of next year's World Cup coverage, which is a massive coup, and will provide some much-needed expertise on Match of the Day in the wake of Gary's departure. For Wayne Rooney, penalties were all in the practice 🎯#BBCFootball #MOTD2 "Everyone, including Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski, is incredibly excited to get him on board. It's a great signing.' Rooney made over 550 appearances for Manchester United, and more than 100 for England. He will join a team that already includes names such as Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Alex Scott. The BBC revealed earlier this year that Match of the Day will now be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. It came after Gary Lineker stepped down from presenting the show. It will mark the first time the role of lead presenter across both Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2, and the latest addition to the BBC's football highlights portfolio, Match of the Day Champions League, will be shared by three presenters. A post shared by BBC SPORT (@bbcsport) Kelly is from Glasgow and is the daughter of former Scotland and Liverpool footballer Sir Kenny Dalglish. She is currently a Sky Sports presenter and also presents BBC Radio 5 Live's Tuesday night sports coverage. Mark is a veteran at the BBC, having first joined as a continuity announcer in 1996. Since 2013, the 51-year-old has been a regular host of Match of the Day 2, but has also hosted Sky Sports' live coverage of the Carabao Cup. He has also worked in the NFL, cricket, rugby league and golf, and fronted the BBC's coverage of the recent Olympic Games in Paris. Former gymnast Gabby Logan is the daughter of Welsh footballer Terry Yorath. Recommended reading: Who are the new Match of the Day hosts? All to know about the 3 BBC presenters She first joined Sky Sports in 1996 before going to work at ITV, before leaving to present Inside Sport at the BBC, which she joined in 2007. Gabby has previously presented Match of the Day in Gary's absence on various occasions and also hosted the BBC's coverage of the Women's Euros. Many will also know her from her role as co-presenter of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.