Match of the Day's love match! How widower Mark Chapman helped his divorced co-star Kelly Cates feel 'attractive' again - after ex-girlfriend's suspicions that they were close since replacing Gary Lineker

Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman, who joined Match of the Day's presenting panel alongside Gabby Logan at the start of last season following Gary Lineker's departure, have reportedly developed a close romantic relationship. Chapman, a widower, is said to have helped divorced Cates feel 'attractive' again, with suspicions about their closeness having reportedly surfaced before their relationship became public. The trio have been presenting the flagship BBC football highlights programme together since replacing Lineker.