Andrew Castle, the BBC’s lead tennis commentator for Wimbledon, says this year’s Championships will be his last in the role after more than two decades. The 62-year-old told The Times he was informed a couple of months ago that he would be removed following this tournament, which begins later this month. Castle says he will remain in post at least through Wimbledon, with his final assignment as lead commentator starting with the event later in June. Several outlets report the change comes as the BBC reshapes its tennis coverage, with Alex Kay-Jelski identified by commentators as a key decision-maker. Castle describes his long tenure as a privilege, acknowledging moments of pressure and controversy but saying he has enjoyed the job overall. Other reporting also suggests Castle may continue to appear with the wider BBC tennis team after stepping down from the main chair, including claims he could remain involved beyond this year. Meanwhile, the BBC’s approach to Wimbledon broadcasting is expected to include new faces, with several commentators named by outlets as possible replacements. The changes are set against a Wimbledon field in which Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek return as defending men’s and women’s champions.
Andrew Castle to leave BBC Wimbledon commentary after 23 years
Andrew Castle, the BBC’s lead tennis commentator for Wimbledon, says this year’s Championships will be his last in the role after more than two decades. The 62-year-old told The Times he was informed...
- Andrew Castle, 62, is scheduled to leave the BBC as lead Wimbledon tennis commentator after this year’s Championships.
- He has held the lead role for about 23 years and says he was informed of the change a couple of months ago.
- Castle confirms his final Wimbledon as lead commentator begins in late June and he will remain in post for the tournament.
- Several outlets link the change to BBC plans to revise or modernise its Wimbledon coverage and name Alex Kay-Jelski in connection with decisions.
- Some reports say Castle may still appear as part of the BBC tennis team after stepping down from the main chair.
The BBC have assembled a new broadcasting team in time for Wimbledon following Andrew Castle's departure
2 months agoAndrew Castle, 62, former top 100 player and host of the GMTV breakfast show, has been one of the voices of the Wimbledon Championships having spent 23 years as the BBC's lead commentator.
2 months agoAndrew Castle, 62, former top 100 player and host of the GMTV breakfast show, has been one of the voices of the Wimbledon Championships having spent 23 years as the BBC's lead commentator.
2 months agoAndrew Castle has resigned from his BBC role after being informed of a demotion for next year with the commentator choosing to walk away after Wimbledon
2 months agoFormer British No 1 axed after 23 years at the mic‘I am lucky to have the best gig in sports broadcasting’Andrew Castle has confirmed this year’s Wimbledon will be his last at the commentator’s mic, the former British No 1 leaving the “best gig in sports broadcasting” after more than two decades as the BBC makes changes to its coverage.The 62-year-old, who will remain in post as the All England Championships get underway on Monday, told the The Times: “It’s been a hell of a journey. I can’t say I have enjoyed every minute because there have been moments of pressure and controversy, but it has been a huge privilege. Continue reading...
2 months agoThe former top-100 player and host of the GMTV breakfast show, Castle, 62, has been one of the voices of the tournament.
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