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Wales Online
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gabby Logan's husband Kenny says ‘you created this monster' as daughter shares ‘brutal' update
Gabby Logan's husband Kenny says 'you created this monster' as daughter shares 'brutal' update The Match of the Day star's daughter, Lois Logan, has shared an insight into her relationship with her parents as she shared a "brutal" update ahead of an important moment in her life Kenny Logan, Gabby Logan and their son and daughter Reuben and Lois Logan (Image: Federugby, Federugby via Getty Images ) The daughter of renowned BBC presenter Gabby Logan has revealed what her dad, Kenny, told his broadcaster wife as their daughter prepares for a huge challenge. After walking down the aisle in 2001, it was just four years later that Gabby and Kenny welcomed their twin children together, Lois and Reuben. Now 19, the siblings are well on their way to following in their parents' sporting footsteps, with Reuben currently playing for rugby union side Sale Sharks, while Lois is pursuing a career in show jumping alongside her university studies. During a recent interview with Hello! magazine, Lois shared how her mum initially pushed her toward playing tennis when she was younger. However, despite Gabby's early hopes for her daughter to pursue tennis, Lois's passion for horses actually developed after an ultimatum from her mum when the family moved to their home in Buckinghamshire. Gabby told her daughter: 'You can learn to play chess, ballroom dance, or ride a horse.' Lois gave an insight into her relationship with her parents (Image: gabbylogan/instagram ) After choosing the latter and continuing to excel at the sport, Lois shared how her dad, Kenny, jokingly told Gabby that she only had herself to blame for Lois opting for show jumping over tennis, saying: 'Gabby, you created this monster.' Article continues below Lois added that, while her parents initially thought her love of show jumping would be a passing phase, 'I think they thought I'd grow out of it, but if anything, it's got stronger and stronger.' Lois's interview with Hello! comes ahead of her participation in this month's Markel Magnolia Cup at the Qatar Goodwood Festival. As she prepares for what is expected to be a hotly contested race against 11 other competitors, Lois admitted: 'I've never done anything as brutal as this before.' Lois and Reuben have followed their family's long sporting tradition (Image: FRANK CORNFIELD ) Meanwhile, in recent months, Gabby has opened up about adapting to her new way of life after both of her and Kenny's children moved out of their Buckinghamshire home. During an episode of the White Wine Question Time podcast earlier this year, Gabby spoke fondly of Lois: 'She's very thoughtful, and she's very motivated, very determined.' Gabby is set to co-host Match of the Day from next month (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images ) Article continues below Away from raising her family alongside Kenny, Gabby's own career has continued to flourish. Following her success as part of the BBC's coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, she has since been involved in countless high-profile sporting events. Next month will mark yet another major career milestone as she joins Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates in a new-look trio of presenters on Match of the Day.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
What did Gary Lineker tweet?
IN March 2023, The BBC suspended Gary Lineker from Match of the Day duties following a tweet it deemed to be in breach of its guidelines. The beloved presenter has now announced that Advertisement 4 Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC Credit: Alamy 4 He has presented Match of the Day since 1999 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd On May 19, 2025, Gary Lineker announced that he is leaving the BBC and will not front the The former The Match of the Day host's early departure comes five days after he apologised for The 64-year-old faced a huge backlash after he reposted a video Advertisement read more on gary lineker A source told The Sun: 'It is a heartbreaking end to an extraordinary broadcasting career. Gary acknowledged his position at the BBC, anchoring the most prestigious tournament in world football, was untenable, and he will not be hosting the World Cup. 'He offered to step down at the end of the season, and did not want the BBC — an organisation he still holds in the highest of esteem — dragged into any further controversy. 'He remains absolutely devastated by the recent turn of events and is deeply regretful about how his post was interpreted. His last Match of the Day will air on Sunday now and he won't be back.' Advertisement Most read in Football While "I care deeply about the game, and about the work I've done with the BBC over many years. Gary Lineker apologises for antisemitic post and confirms he's quitting BBC next week "As I've said, I would never consciously repost anything anti-Semitic — it goes against everything I stand for. "However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action." Advertisement Gary's final Match of the Day ever is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025. He will reportedly not receive a pay off despite being the broadcaster's highest paid star, raking in £1.35million a year, according to . What did Gary Lineker tweet? In March 2023, Gary took to Twitter to hit out at the Illegal Migration Bill, which bans migrants who arrive on small boats from settling in Britain. 4 The former player and crisp peddler was suspended in 2023 following a tweet that the Beeb said breached its guidelines Advertisement He tweeted: "This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the '30s, and I'm out of order?" In a statement, the BBC said it has "decided that he will step back from presenting Match of the Day until we've got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media." What have Ian Wright and Alan Shearer said? Gary's Match of The Day co-hosts Advertisement Wright tweeted: "Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I've told the BBC I won't be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity." 4 Ian Wright will not be appearing on the show in a sign of solidarity Credit: PA This was shortly followed by co-star Alan Shearer who said: "I have informed the BBC that I won't be appearing on MOTD tomorrow night." Alex Scott, Jermaine Jenas, Micah Richards and Mark Chapman also all showed support for Gary. Advertisement This meant Match of the Day went ahead without a Who is replacing Gary on Match of the Day? In January 2025, the The trio will share presenting duties for the flagship Match of the Day on a Saturday night, plus Match of the Day 2 on Sunday evenings. Kelly Cates will be part of a three-person presenting team alongside and from next season. Advertisement A statement posted on the show's X page read: "New squad for next season! "We're delighted to announce that Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will share Match of the Day presenting duties from 2025-26."
