Chamberlin ITV switch from Sky finally confirmed


ITV Sport have finally confirmed that Ed Chamberlin is switching channels from Sky Sports to front their live racing coverage.

Chamberlin said he was "absolutely thrilled" to be joining ITV where he'll host regular race meetings - including the Grand National - when the broadcaster takes over Channel 4's contract at the start of 2017.

Chamberlin is best known as host of Monday Night Football and Super Sunday, but is a huge racing fan and used to work for Ladbrokes.  He said he was excited about his new job but was also full of praise for Sky in a series of tweets.




He was also congratulated on his new job by rival broadcasters Jake Humphrey (BT) and Clare Balding who currently hosts some of Channel 4's live racing.





And Chamberlin's Monday Night Football colleague Jamie Carragher even joked he might take on presenting duties!



Sky Sports are yet to confirm Chamberlin's replacement on Monday Night Football and Super Sunday.

The Daily Mail report that David Jones, who currently hosts Sky's Saturday and midweek Premier League offerings, is in line for the job.

A Footie on TV poll suggests fans want Jeff Stelling but it's believed his desire to concentrate on Soccer Saturday may rule him out.