Overview
- Netflix announced a multiyear deal naming Elle Duncan its first dedicated on-air sports host, with her debut set for early 2026.
- Her first assignment will be Skyscraper Live, hosting coverage of free solo climber Alex Honnold’s attempt to scale Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
- Duncan signed off from ESPN on Dec. 16 after hosting the 6 p.m. SportsCenter since 2016 and used her farewell to defend colleagues, saying there is “no hidden agenda here.”
- Netflix executives praised Duncan’s versatility and said she will front sports and cultural live events as the company deepens its lineup that includes NFL Christmas games and new MLB rights.
- ESPN is reshuffling on-air roles, with reports indicating Christine Williamson will take over the 6 p.m. SportsCenter slot and Malika Andrews is expected to expand women’s basketball duties.