BBC Match of the Day presenters Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are reported to have started a relationship. Multiple outlets say the pair, who present together, have grown closer after periods of personal heartbreak.
The reports link the alleged romance to changes in their presenting team and to public speculation about how close they have been on air. One outlet notes they joined a three-person presenter panel alongside Gabby Logan following Gary Lineker’s departure, and that this has continued since the start of last season. Another source adds that Chapman’s ex-girlfriend publicly raised suspicions and confronted him over claims that he was dating Cates while they were still together.
While the outlets broadly agree on the core claim that Chapman and Cates are dating, they vary in emphasis—some focus on shared emotional experiences, while others highlight the timeline of their co-presenting roles and the comments from Chapman’s ex.
