(07-01-2024, 09:24 PM)Brekkie Wrote: Hasn't Manish Bhasin hosted the FA Cup editions in recent years?
Incidentally, he is down to host tonight (the second Sunday in a row). I certainly recall him hosting on either Third or Fourth Round Saturday last year, and of course he has hosted all (every?) highlights shows from the First and Second Rounds since the rights returned to the BBC.
I have recollections of Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman hosting some too. Gabby conspicuous by her absent this week, but she will be plenty busy with the Six Nations upcoming.
(07-01-2024, 09:24 PM)Brekkie Wrote: Gary Lineker has regularly tipped Jermaine to replace him. Wouldn't be surprised he gets the Champions League role.
Will just have to fit in with his One Show and TNT Sports' commitments on those weekdays if so. And the Formula E coverage might get in the way in some weeks (I think they would be onsite on Thursdays). He's certainly popular with the people upstairs, not sure I completely see what they see though.
Saying that, I'm not sure how many of the other regular BBC football faces would want to expand their roles. Maybe Kelly Somers as someone else who is up and coming and doesn't have a regular role but is well thought of? Good to see her back on Final Score and today's live coverage in the first full weekend after her maternity leave.
When and where do we think the BBC UCL highlights air? The last iteration of the ITV highlights aired at 10pm, which would be a time that theoretically draw a bigger audience than post news. Possibly a BBC Three airing at 10pm followed by post-news on BBC One?