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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Abdo stuns Thierry Henry and Micah Richards with shock exit live on air during CBS Sports' Champions League final coverage - before being replaced by new presenter
The was a shock substitution ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League final... and it came in the CBS Sports studio. Kate Scott, the ever-slick host of the US broadcaster's Champions League coverage, briefly left Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher unattended as she exited the set live on air… only to be replaced by a surprise new face. Midway through the build-up to Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Milan in Munich, Scott — who is widely known by fans as Kate Abdo, having only changed her name last year after marrying former boxer Malik Scott — announced her sudden departure. She told her panelists: 'I would love to stay and chat guys, but I have other friends waiting for me tonight…' Her comments were met with groans from the panel, while Henry did his best to act shocked. But they soon perked up when they saw her replacement as presenter: Anita Nneka Jones. ➡️ @kate_scott ⬅️ @AnitaNnekaJones Super sub Anita joins the #UCLToday studio for the build up to kick off 🤩 — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 31, 2025 CBS comically cut to Peter Schmeichel acting as the fourth official to confirm the substitution 'Look who's coming!' Scott grinned, pointing as Jones approached. Carragher let out a cheer and bellowed: 'Anita!' while Richards, asked if this was an official substitution. Cue Peter Schmeichel, stepping up with a fourth official's board in hand to complete the comedy handover. 'Finally, some real quality in the studio,' Richards joked as Jones settled into her new seat. CBS's Champions League coverage is known for its relaxed, banter-filled atmosphere – and Saturday's antics were no exception. Scott didn't disappear for long, though. After a commercial break, she reappeared on a different feed as part of Beckham & Friends Live, CBS's alternate stream featuring celebrity guests and sideline commentary. Joining Scott and David Beckham in the VIP section was none other than Tom Cruise. Previous episodes of Beckham's Champions League watchalongs had included Guy Ritchie, Stanley Tucci, and James Corden.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kate Abdo ‘subbed off' CBS Sports Champions League final coverage as new presenter leaves Micah Richards ecstatic
KATE ABDO was substituted off during CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League final. The popular presenter, 43, was replaced by colleague Anita Nneka Jones during the build-up to the match. 1 Abdo was joined by regulars Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher. Leaving her crew behind, the Mancunian said: "I would love to stay and chat guys but I have other friends waiting for me tonight..." As Henry, Richards and Carragher groaned, Abdo pointed at Jones and added: "Look who's coming!" Carra shouted "Anita!" before screaming as footage showed pals David Beckham and Tom Cruise hanging out the Allianz Arena. Abdo then waved as she walked off set, adding: "Bye, bye, bye." Richards asked "Is it a substitution then?" - with Abdo pausing. The former Manchester City star guffawed as Peter Schmeichel held the fourth official's board to announce the substitution. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
