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Eni Aluko Secures ITV Role for Women’s Euros as Ian Wright Excluded from Punditry Team

The decision highlights ITV’s commitment to gender-balanced analysis following a public spat over limited opportunities for women in football broadcasting.

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Overview

  • ITV confirmed Eni Aluko as one of its lead pundits for the UEFA Women’s European Championship, marking her return to the network’s coverage.
  • Ian Wright will not be part of ITV’s tournament team despite his previous on-air contributions and advocacy for the women’s game.
  • The broadcaster’s 19-strong presenting and punditry roster is exclusively female, with only Seb Hutchinson and Sam Matterface included as commentators.
  • Aluko’s April comments suggesting Wright had “blocked” pathways for female broadcasters led to criticism and an apology he declined to accept.
  • ITV Director of Sport Niall Sloane has promised “provoking punditry” to showcase diverse perspectives during the Women’s Euros.