Overview

• Kelly Cates will rotate as a Match of the Day presenter alongside Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan under the BBC’s new multi-host format.
• She pledged to keep her social media free of political or social campaigning, saying she prefers to let qualified experts speak on those issues.
• Cates confirmed she has not consulted Gary Lineker about her new role and does not intend to emulate his presenting style.
• The presenter will continue her Super Sunday commitments on Sky Sports and plans to alternate between Saturday MOTD highlights and Sunday live fixtures.
• Sky Sports is set to air at least 215 live Premier League games this season, intensifying competition for broadcast rights and prompting the BBC’s format overhaul.