Kelly Cates is set to keep her role with Sky Sports despite being named as one of three new presenters for Match of the Day, the flagship football show of rival broadcaster the BBC. Cates, who currently anchors Sky Sports’ biggest live Premier League games alongside presenting for BBC Radio 5 Live, will join Mark Chapman and Steve Bower as a presenter of the renowned program.
The news comes as a surprise to many, given the historical rivalry between Sky Sports and the BBC. However, it seems that Cates will be allowed to continue working with Sky Sports, albeit in a potentially reduced capacity, while also taking on her new role with the BBC.
Cates has been a mainstay of Sky Sports’ football coverage for several years, providing commentary and analysis on some of the biggest games in the Premier League. Her experience and expertise have made her a popular figure among fans, and her appointment as a presenter of Match of the Day is seen as a major coup for the BBC.
Match of the Day has been a staple of British football for decades, providing highlights and analysis of Premier League games to millions of viewers each week. The show has undergone several changes in recent years, with the addition of new presenters and pundits, and Cates’ appointment is seen as a significant step forward in its evolution.
While some may have expected Cates to leave Sky Sports in order to take on her new role with the BBC, it seems that she will be able to balance her commitments to both broadcasters. This is likely to be seen as a positive move for both parties, as Cates will be able to continue working with Sky Sports while also bringing her expertise to the BBC.
The exact details of Cates’ new role with the BBC are yet to be confirmed, but it is expected that she will make her debut as a presenter of Match of the Day in the coming weeks. With her experience and knowledge of the sport, she is likely to be a popular addition to the show, and her appointment is seen as a significant step forward for the BBC’s football coverage.