Gabby Logan had to make an unexpected early exit from BBC’s Match of the Day on Wednesday night due to a family emergency. She started the show in high spirits, covering exciting matches like Bournemouth vs. Tottenham and Manchester City vs. Brighton. However, she had to leave midway, with Mark Chapman swiftly stepping in to keep the football action rolling. Chapman mentioned live on air, “Sadly, Gabby has a family emergency, so I’ve come from the radio to finish the show.”
Football fans took to social media to express their support for Gabby, wishing her family well while applauding Chapman’s professionalism. The night was packed with intense Premier League clashes—Newcastle and Bournemouth both snatched last-minute victories, with Igor Thiago shining in Brentford’s 3-0 win over Sunderland. Manchester United’s women’s team secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Burnley, all thanks to Benjamin Sesko’s brace. Meanwhile, Manchester City shared the spoils with Brighton after a late goal from Kaoru Mitoma canceled out Erling Haaland’s penalty. The drama didn’t stop there—Everton saw two red cards in their 1-1 draw with Wolves, including one for Michael Keane after a controversial hair-pulling incident.
With the festive season delivering loads of football excitement, fans are buzzing over the unexpected on-air switch-up and thrilling matches!