Rebecca Lowe Targeted as Kelly Cates Replacement

Rebecca Lowe has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Kelly Cates at Sky Sports, as Cates prepares to transition to the BBC's Match of the Day hosting team. Cates' departure follows Gary Lineker's announcement of his exit after 25 years, leaving Sky Sports executives feeling 'gutted' yet proactive in their search for a successor. Lowe, currently a prominent presenter at NBC Sports, has a strong rapport with Sky pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher, with whom she co-hosts the podcast 'It's Called Soccer'. Her extensive broadcasting experience includes roles at the BBC and ESPN, making her a well-regarded figure in sports media. Although Sky hopes to entice Lowe back to the UK, the BBC has yet to confirm its new MOTD hosts amid a significant shake-up in football broadcasting. This transition marks a pivotal moment in UK sports television, as both networks strategize to fill the gaps left by high-profile departures.