Who is Kelly Cates? The Sky Sports presenter being lined up to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC is reportedly lining up Sky Sports’s Kelly Cates to replace Gary Lineker as the host of Match of the Day, in a dramatic format change for the show. The BBC said it does not “comment on speculation”, with Sky Sports stating there was “nothing to add” to reports Cates – who currently also presents on BBC Radio 5 Live – will leave the channel. I’m happy where I am.” open image in gallery Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates are in the frame to replace Gary Lineker Cates grew up in a football-dominated household and has always been around the game, mostly thanks to her father, former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free She remained with Sky until 2006, switching to Setanta as part of the Irish broadcaster’s brief deal with Virgin Television to broadcast Premier League matches in the UK.