BBC’s flagship sports presenter makes shock switch to Channel 5 with brand-new show
THE BBC’s flagship sports presenter has made a shock move to Channel 5 with a brand new show.
Clare Balding has been announced as the new host of a live show all about dogs.
Billed as Lost Dogs: Live, Clare will ‘celebrate’ the love Brits have for our furry friends.
The show will also encourage members of the public to get in touch with any potential sightings of missing canines.
Each live episode will feature round-ups of missing dogs and found dogs from across the country.
Experts will also appear with Clare, offering viewers advice on how to keep their pet family members safe.
Speaking about her new show, Clare said: “Our dogs are not just pets, they’re part of the family and if one goes missing, it’s a traumatic experience.
“With Channel 5 leading the charge, I’m looking forward to helping reunite owners with their dogs and to share tips on how to keep our animals safe.”
The show is set to broadcast this month on Channel 5, but will be made by BBC Studios.
Clare, 52, is currently fronting the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon 2023.
She replaced Sue Barker, 67, as the lead presenter for the corporation’s coverage of the highly-anticipated tournament.
While being a hit with some viewers at home, other fans of Wimbledon slammed the Clare.
BBC viewers hit out at the veteran sports broadcaster as they accused of her ‘mocking’ players, mispronunciation of names and not letting them ‘speak’ during BBC interviews.