Jake Humphrey: Last News

BBC and Formula One.Speaking to Express.co.uk Jake revealed that it wasn't an easy move from children's TV to Formula One and had to make "desperate" pleas to the BBC.Jake hosts one of the most popular podcasts at the moment, High Performance, becoming a Sunday Times bestselling author this year for his book, High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best.The BT Sports presenter mentions in his book how he got his big break with the BBC.He said: "It was an interesting one because I was desperate to be a sports presenter, absolutely desperate, and I write about this in the book actually."I went for a meeting with the BBC to say that I really wanted to be a sports presenter and I was told at that time that they don’t employ people like me because I wasn’t a trained journalist and I hadn’t competed at a high level as a sportsperson."I was desperately trying to say you need to think outside the box here, I am a broadcaster and I love TV and I love sport."So, I was basically told it wasn’t going to happen."Jake would not take no for an answer, however, and made sure the BBC knew he "do what it takes".He continued: "So they gave me an ISDN kit and I used to finish work on Saturday and drive to second and third division football matches, starting right at the very bottom again to prove that I was driven, to prove that I could do it, and prove that I was hungry."I wanted to prove that I didn’t have an ego and expected the top job.

Express.co.uk a very fond memory he has with the former tennis player.Jake revealed that Sue is a "great supporter" of his, with the pair having kept a close relationship through the years.Recalling one event she was there for him, Jake said: "I remember once I was on air and for whatever reason I was getting criticism from people, which is what happens if you work on the telly."I was thinking, ‘I wonder what I’ve done on this particular show to get all this criticism’ and then I had a message from Sue Barker and it was totally unrelated to the fact I was looking at social media."She just sent a message, saying, ‘Hi, I’ve watched BT many times but tonight I am watching the Liverpool game. You are so good."'I could sense you were getting over a cold but you were brilliant! Lance [Sue's husband] and I have said you are the best football presenter on TV.

Express.co.uk asked Jake if he would be open to presenting the show, taking over from the former footballer.He said: "Good question.

BBC announced a presenting and show shake up.It was announced in September 2020 that Sue Barker, Phil Tuffnell and Matt Dawson would not be returning to the show.A BBC spokesperson said at the time: "We would like to thank Sue for her enormous contribution as the show’s longest reigning host over the last 24 years, and Matt and Phil for their excellent team captaincy.“Together they have ensured A Question of Sport remains a firm favourite with the BBC One audience.”Jake has had a lengthy sports career and guest starred on the show a number of times, forming a close relationship with former show host Sue.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Jason said: "I was a guest on it a long time ago, and I am a massive lover and huge fan of Sue

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