Jake Humphrey leaving BT Sport after decade fronting TV channel with top presenter already tipped to replace him
JAKE HUMPHREY has announced he is leaving BT Sport after a decade of anchoring the TV Channel’s football coverage.
The 44-year-old is leaving to pursue other projects – with Laura Woods tipped to replace him.
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Humphrey presents BT Sport’s Champions League coverage and has become familiar to football fans since the channel took European football from Sky.
He used to also front their Saturday lunchtime Premier League game before he was replaced by Lynsey Hipgrave.
The presenter will now focus on other projects like his popular ‘High Performance’ podcast.
Humphrey tweeted this afternoon: “After 10 wonderful years, I am stepping back from BT. As a football fan, hosting Premier League matches, FA Cup games and European Finals has meant the world to me. It has been my dream job.
“I’ve loved being a very small part of a world class production team.
“I also feel blessed to have shared the screen with legends of the game and incredible broadcasters, who have become friends. Thank you all.
“Stepping back from BT will allow me space to pursue other projects and fulfil other ambitions. I’m excited. To everyone that’s watched and commented, both good and bad (!), thank you!”
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