Alex Scott is essentially the most in-demand star on TV after scooping a sequence of prime presenting roles on the Tokyo Olympics in addition to a daytime quiz.
BBC insiders additionally see the ex-England soccer star as a possible successor to Clare Balding or Gary Lineker.
She’s going to co-host protection of the opening ceremony subsequent week in addition to the prime-time At present on the Video games from 7.30pm.
Alex has additionally secured Soccer Focus, after taking on from Dan Walker, in addition to new quiz The Match.
She had a distinguished position throughout the Euros the place her match evaluation earned rave evaluations. A supply stated: “Alex has loved a meteoric rise since hanging up her boots.
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“She charges actually extremely in viewer suggestions and it is going to be fascinating to see how she fares doing a quiz.
“However everybody is actually assured it would fly too.” The Match will air this autumn and options eight contestants in a sequence of fast-paced battles in a bid to get rid of their opponents and land a money prize.
Final week, Alex, 36, stated: “To be internet hosting this new BBC quiz present is thrilling and I can’t wait to get began.”
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The Olympics formally open on BBC1 at 11am on Friday, July 23, with the build-up additionally co-hosted by Balding.
Alex will even current Staff GB’s opening match in opposition to Chile within the ladies’s soccer stay on BBC2.
Earlier than her TV profession, ex-Strictly star Alex performed for Arsenal and for Staff GB on the 2012 London Olympics.
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