Gabby Logan is one of the best and most well-known broadcasters around and is preparing to present Match of the Day when Gary Lineker steps down at the end of the campaign.
Alongside Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman, Logan will share presenting duties of the iconic Premier League highlights show, starting in the 2025/26 season.
But who is Logan? Football FanCast has compiled a fact file on the presenter.
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Who is Gabby Logan?
Logan is a television and radio presenter, but before her broadcasting career, was a gymnast. She represented Wales at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, finishing 11th in rhythmic gymnastics.
Her presenting career began in 1996 working for Sky Sports, before moving to ITV and then BBC, where she has been a regular since 2006. She has also fronted Amazon Prime’s Premier League and Champions League coverage.
How old is Gabby Logan?
Logan was born in Leeds on 24th April 1973, making her 51 at the time of writing.
Who are Gabby Logan’s parents?
Logan’s parents are Terry and Christine Yorath, who split up in 2003 and eventually divorced after 36 years together.
Terry Yorath was a professional footballer and represented the likes of Leeds United, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur during his career.
He also played for and managed Wales, with his other managerial jobs including Swansea City, Bradford City, Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday.
Who is Gabby Logan’s husband?
Gabby Logan’s husband is Kenny Logan, a former Scotland international rugby union player.
A year older than Gabby, Kenny is best known at club level for his time with London Wasps and ended up winning 70 caps for Scotland before retiring from international duty after the 2003 World Cup.
The pair got married in 2001 and welcomed twins four years later. Kenny and Gabby took part in the same Strictly Come Dancing Series in 2007.
Gabby Logan’s net worth
Logan is reportedly one of the top female earners in her field, with a rumoured net worth of £4m.
In 2024, it was claimed her annual salary was around £210,000.
Gabby Logan’s presenting career
After a two-year stint hosting for Sky Sports, Logan moved to ITV where she presented multiple sporting programmes, including the Champions League finals in 2005 and 2006.
She is best known for her BBC roles, fronting up coverage of various live sporting events including the Six Nations, European Championships, World Cups, World Athletics Championships, Olympic Games and the London Marathon.
Logan has also been a regular part of the Sports Personality of the Year awards and presented BBC’s Final Score programme for four years between 2009 and 2013.
It isn’t just sporting events Logan has presented, as she has fronted up The One Show as a stand-in presenter on occasions and hosting reality TV shows such as Splash! and lunchtime game show The Edge.
Alongside her TV roles, Logan has been a host on BBC Radio 5 Live and also has a podcast called The Mid Point, discussing midlife challenges and expectations.
Logan also fronts a podcast alongside future Match of the Day co-host Mark Chapman called The Sports Agents, which covers the talking points across the sporting spectrum.
What shows has Gabby Logan participated in?
Logan hasn’t just been a presenter on TV, as she has also participated in numerous shows over the years such as Strictly Come Dancing in 2007.
She was also a panellist on A League of Their Own and appeared on other well-known shows including Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Celebrity Catchphrase and 8 Out of 10 Cats.
In recent years, Logan has appeared on Would I Lie to You? and Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof.
Logan has more than 440,000 followers on X and over 268,000 followers on Instagram with the handles on both channels being @GabbyLogan.
When was Gabby Logan awarded an MBE?
In 2020, Logan was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to sports broadcasting and promoting women in sport.
