Ben Shephard has quit ‘Goals on Sunday’.
The ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter – who also hosts ‘Tipping Point’ – has confirmed he is stepping down from his role on the Sky Sports football programme after almost a decade as a key part of the team.
Revealing the news on Instagram, he wrote: "After 9 seasons, nearly 400 shows and at least 3 times as many "Unbelievable’s" the time has come to hang up my Goals On Sunday boots.
"It’s been the experience of a life time working with the legend that is @chris_kammy , who I’m delighted to say isn’t just a colleague but a great friend that has taught me so much – both professionally and personally (not least in the bar!)
"Thank you to all our viewers, the guests and especially @SkySports for trusting me with two of the gems in their line up – Kammy and Goals on Sunday!!"
Ben admitted while he will miss his pairing with Chris Kamara – although they also host ‘Ninja Warrior UK’ together – there could be more opportunities to work together "in the future".
He added: "I have loved every minute of it, and will miss waking up with Kammy every Sunday morning, but I’m really looking forward to working with Sky Sports in the future and I know Kammy and I will have more adventures to come. #GOS #easylikeasundaymorning"
Meanwhile, Ben previously ruled out the idea of strutting his stuff on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ after he admitted the show’s infamous "curse" isn’t worth the risk.
‘GMB’ co-star Susanna Reid – who appeared on the BBC show when she was runner-up in 2013 – recently said: "Three quarters of us have unashamedly busted out our moves on national television. Ben Shephard, it is time for you to get onto ‘Strictly.’ "
However, Ben – who married Annie Perks in 2004 and has shares two sons with her – responded: "You know why I can’t do it? Because my wife doesn’t want me to have an affair."
Susanna added: "Oh, because of the curse of ‘Strictly’? Actually, that’s a really good point, it has been pretty bad recently."
Ben Shephard quits Goals on Sunday after 9 seasons
