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- Presenter Clare Balding is 12/1 to replace Sue Barker as the host of Wimbledon on the BBC
- Alex Scott is favourite in the market, currently the main presenter of BBC's Football Focus on Saturday lunchtime's
- Hazel Irvine and Gabby Logan are also potential replacements for Barker
Presenter Clare Balding is 12/1 to replace Sue Barker as the host of Wimbledon on the BBC
Sue Barker announced last Thursday that this year's Wimbledon will be her last after 30 years as the face of the BBC's coverage.
The prestigious yearly event has long had Barker as front woman in the role and her leaving means there's a big gap to fill there.
Bookmakers have made Alex Scott the early favourite in the betting market for the next permanent presenter of Wimbledon.
| Next Permanent BBC Wimbledon Presenter | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Scott | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Gabby Logan | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Clare Balding | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Hazel Irvine | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| John McEnroe | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Clare Balding has been reported as the "frontrunner" for the job, according to The Telegraph, but bookmakers make her 12/1 to be the replacement for Barker.
Balding has been a regular on the BBC's coverage of Wimbledon, presenting the Today at Wimbledon highlight's package for the last 7 years.
Her appointment in the main presenting role would therefore be absolutely perfect for the BBC with her knowledge of the sport and the tournament high.
Alex Scott is favourite in the market, currently the main presenter of BBC's Football Focus on Saturday's
Alex Scott is a well known presenter in recent years, with her roles increasing seemingly year by year since her retirement back in 2017.
Scott's first major role was at the 2018 World Cup and since then she's gone from Super Sunday punditry to presenting The One Show.
At odds of 2/1, bookies feel that she could be the best replacement for Barker in the prestigious Wimbledon role.
The former footballer is just 37 years old, so may provide a fresher feel to the tournament for the host broadcaster.
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Hazel Irvine and Gabby Logan are also potential replacements for Barker
Reports around the soon to be vacant Wimbledon presenter role suggest that the BBC want to keep Sue Barker's replacement in house.
This has made Hazel Irvine and Gabby Logan two popular contenders to take over as permanent presenters of Wimbledon.
Logan is the 5/1 second favourite in the betting odds with the presenter already used to presenting at the famous Tennis grounds.
The presenter has previously had her own BBC Radio 5 Live show around Wimbledon, summing up the day's action.
