A new favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host has emerged after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC last month.
The former midfielder Jenas was seen by many bookmakers as the favourite to replace Lineker when he eventually steps down.
However, he has been sacked from Match of the Day and the One Show, effectively ending his hopes of succeeding Lineker.
Lineker has presented Match of the Day since 1999, with his current contract set to expire in 2025.
It’s understood the complaints regarding Jenas related to his ‘workplace conduct’ and that the issues were raised with the broadcaster a few weeks ago, and it took action.
According to The Times, Mark Chapman is now the frontrunner to replace Lineker as the new presenter of the iconic programme.
Chapman has landed the role of lead presenter for BBC’s new Champions League highlights show, with the 50-year-old set to start his new role next week.
The BBC secured the rights in a three-year deal with UEFA that will return the Champions League to terrestrial channels.
