BBC scandal: Mark Chapman refuses to work with a female co-host on MOTD after Lineker’s exit

Mark Chapman reportedly isn't willing to share hosting duties on Match of the Day with Kelly Somers, according to the Daily Mail. The MOTD2 presenter at BBC has expressed his reluctance to take turns co-hosting the show, insisting he wants the position previously held by Gary Lineker entirely to himself.

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BBC management had initially planned to offer the role to both candidates, with the idea of rotating their hosting duties. However, Chapman was not on board with this arrangement.

“It would effectively be a job share and they would rotate hosting duties between them. Mark has made it clear within the team at MOTD that this isn't something he would want to do. He doesn't want a job share, he wants Gary's role as his own, which is understandable. It's a headache for the BBC because they thought they'd found an easy solution,” a source told The Sun.

It was recently confirmed that Gary Lineker will step down from his long-held role as the host of Match of the Day at the end of the season.

While Lineker was willing to accept a massive pay cut (from his current £1.35 million salary down to £350,000), the new management sought to refresh the show and opted to part ways with the veteran presenter.