Gabby Logan says she was told to ‘go home and don’t come back’ after being taken off World Cup duties
How Gabby Logan was ‘sidelined’ from World Cup coverage
- Gabby Logan, a veteran sports presenter, has revealed she was removed from her World Cup duties in 2006 by a former boss at ITV.
- The incident occurred mid-tournament while Ms Logan was in Germany and her children, back at home, were about one year old.
- Her boss effectively “sidelined” her, asking her not to return after a scheduled break, she said.
- Ms Logan said she “thought it was going to be the end of my career” but she was given another opportunity by the BBC.
- She now hosts the coverage of various major sporting events, including the Olympics and FIFA World Cups.
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