November 12th 2024.
It seems that the Match of the Day presenter job has been the talk of the town lately, and one name that keeps popping up is Mark Chapman. He's been the early favourite to take over from Gary Lineker, who will be leaving the show at the end of the season. But it seems that Chapman may not be too keen on sharing the role with his female co-presenter, Kelly Somers.
According to reports, Chapman has expressed his dislike for the idea of splitting the job with Somers. The BBC bosses, however, seem to have a different plan in mind. They are considering a job share between the two, with Chapman allegedly refusing the idea. It's said that he's made his stance clear to BBC Sport Director Alex Kay-Jelski.
Chapman, also known as 'Chappers', has been in the broadcasting industry since 1996 and has become one of the most highly-rated sports presenters in the UK. On the other hand, Somers may not have as much experience as Chapman, but she has quickly risen through the ranks. She's been making a name for herself on the BBC, Channel 4, and Amazon Prime, covering the English national team and the Premier League.
Rumours have been circulating that Somers is also in the running for the Match of the Day job. It's been reported that the BBC Sport Director has expressed interest in having both Chapman and Somers take over from Lineker. They would share the hosting duties between them, rotating each week. However, it seems that Chapman is not on board with this idea.
Sources close to the situation have stated that Chapman has made it clear to his colleagues that he's not interested in a job share. He wants to take on Lineker's role on his own, which is understandable. This has caused a bit of a headache for the BBC, as they thought they had found an easy solution. Negotiations are ongoing, and it seems that they may have to go back to the drawing board.
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