Get to know Kelly Cates, the new host of MOTD, including her net worth, partner, and famous father.

Kelly Cates, a well-known sports broadcaster, has announced she will be leaving Sky Sports at the end of the season. Rumor has it that she will be joining the BBC's new three-person presenting team for Match of the Day. But who exactly is Kelly Cates? Let's take a closer look at her background, including her net worth and dating history, before she joins Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman to replace Gary Lineker.

Cates, a Scottish presenter, has had an impressive broadcasting career so far. Her first job was at Channel 4, where she presented the news on a special Millennium episode of The Big Breakfast that ran for eight hours. She then joined Sky Sports News as a presenter, and also worked in the same role for Virgin Media and Setanta Sports. Her profile continued to rise as she landed jobs with ESPN, ITV, STV and Channel 5 as a presenter and journalist. In 2016, Cates returned to Sky Sports to present their live coverage of the English Football League. One year later, she was promoted to present Premier League matches and has remained in that role ever since.

Aside from her successful career, Cates is also known for her famous father, who is a legendary figure at Liverpool. She is the eldest of four children of Sir Kenny Dalglish, who scored 170 goals for Liverpool and managed the club twice. Cates has opened up about her relationship with her father, sharing that she was not encouraged to hang around footballers when he was the manager. However, she also recalls seeing them as her parents' friends and not finding them particularly interesting. Her first experience with footballers was through their wives and children, as she saw them as her dad's workmates rather than celebrities.

As for her personal life, Cates was married to her husband Tom Cates in 2017. They have two daughters together but unfortunately separated in 2021. Since the split, Cates has started dating again, although it is not known if she currently has a boyfriend or partner. She has also discussed her love life on Gabby Logan's Mid Point podcast, sharing that she struggles to see herself as attractive as a middle-aged, slightly overweight mother of two.

With such a successful career, it's no surprise that Cates has an estimated net worth of around £7.9 million. Reports have stated that she has also worked on brand deals and investments over the years, contributing to her impressive earnings.

As she prepares to join the BBC's presenting team for Match of the Day, many are excited to see Cates' expertise and charm on their screens. Her broadcasting career has already been filled with milestones, and it's safe to say that she will continue to make a name for herself in the world of sports media.

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