Kelly Cates has said it was “horrendous” having to lie to friends before her new role hosting Match Of The Day was confirmed. It was announced on Wednesday that Sky Sports presenter Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will be the new presenters of the BBC’s flagship football show from next season.

Kelly Cates will share presenting duties of the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day, along with co-hosts Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan.

Match of the Day, the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme, will be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season, the broadcaster has confirmed. The trio replace Gary Lineker,

Who is Kelly Cates? Kelly Cates has a life-long association with football, she is the daughter of former Celtic and Liverpool manager Sir Kenny Dalglish. Born in Glasgow, she grew

Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman have been confirmed as the new presenters of Match Of The Day for next season, trio taking over from Gary Lineker.

Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan have been confirmed as the next hosts of BBC's Match Of The Day. The trio will replace long-serving presenter Gary Lineker, who has fronted the flagship highlights programme since 1999,

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will take over the presenting duties of the flagship BBC football programme when Gary Lineker hangs up his microphone

BBC confirm new Match of the Day presenters ahead of Gary Lineker exit - Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will share responsibilities

The highly respected trio, who also work across other parts of BBC Sport, will be at the heart of BBC Sport’s stellar football team that includes Alan Shearer, Micah Richards