Sue Barker: Last News

Footballer Alex Scott has been confirmed as the new host of A Question of Sport.

ANGRY Question Of Sport fans have launched a petition to reverse the BBC's decision to axe Sue Barker, Phil Tuffnell and Matt Dawson. The popular trio were shocked to learn they were being dropped from the show in a huge revamp.

BBC ’s A Question of Sport launched an SOS petition to “Save Our Sue” last night. And newsreader Alastair Stewart led a backlash against the decision to axe Sue Barker, 64, and team captains Matt Dawson, 47, and Phil Tufnell, 54.The 68-year-old ITV presenter tweeted: “Its ridiculous.

BBC decided they wanted to change the setup. And Rangers legend McCoist heaped praise on Barker after spending 11 years as a team captain between 1996 and 2007, when he left to return to Ibrox as assistant manager under Walter Smith.

Sue Barker has revealed she was dragged kicking and screaming out of her dream job as host of A Question of Sport by BBC bosses.The 64-year-old presenter admitted there was no way she would have left the role voluntarily.But her incredible 24 years at the helm have finally come to an end after it was made clear the hunt was on for new talent.Team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are also being shown the door as the show undergoes a major overhaul.Miss Barker, will however, continue to work on Wimbledon in the summer.But she could not hide her disappointment at losing out on what she has described as her dream job telling Sportsmail : ‘I love the show so much they would have to remove me, it would have been tough for me to walk

A Question Of Sport stars said they are shocked and saddened after being axed from the show.And fuming fans gave away tickets, fearing it was a “woke” BBC attack.Host Sue Barker, 64, who is leaving after 24 years, said she was “sad to say goodbye” to her “dream job”.Ex-England rugby international Matt Dawson, 47, admitted he was “not sure how to respond”.And rival captain and former England cricketer Phil Tufnell, 54, said he was “going to miss it hugely”.One fuming fan wrote: “I had tickets to Q of S in April. I don’t wanna go now.

SUE Barker has broken her silence after being axed from A Question of Sport after 24 years on the show. The former tennis champ, who has fronted the BBC One show since 1997, once described A Question Of Sport as “a part of my life”.

Sue Barker has said she is “sad to say goodbye” to BBC's A Question Of Sport after it was announced she is stepping down after 24 years.

Sue Barker is leaving A Question Of Sport after 23 years as part of a major shake-up at the programme.

Sue Barker is leaving A Question of Sport after 23 years in a move that will stun her army of fans.