David Beckham to host Champions League talk show

David Beckham is launching 'Beckham & Friends Live,' a new talk show on Paramount+ where he will provide commentary on the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and final alongside celebrity guests such as Gordon Ramsay, Tom Cruise, and Ryan Reynolds. The show features a relaxed, lavishly decorated set and aims to combine match analysis with casual conversation among friends. Beckham has teased the format as a 'watch party' where he and his guests will discuss the games and share personal insights, sometimes veering into general conversation. The first episodes will be broadcast live from London for the semi-finals on May 6 and 7, with Beckham traveling to Munich for the final on May 31. This media venture follows the success of his Netflix documentary and has fueled speculation that Beckham could transition into a broader broadcasting career, possibly even succeeding Gary Lineker. The show will be available to both UK and US audiences, with plans for additional exclusive altcasts in the coming years.