Simon Thomas, Sky Sports host, cancels Soccer Saturday appearance; last-minute replacement drafted in.
Soccer fans were left disappointed today as Soccer Saturday host Simon Thomas announced he will not be appearing on the show after contracting Covid. The 50-year-old presenter took to Twitter to share the news and express his disappointment, but reassured fans that journalist and broadcaster Caroline Barker will be stepping in as a replacement. This comes as a blow to fans who were looking forward to Thomas’s hosting, as they offered their support and well-wishes for his swift recovery. Stay tuned for updates as this story continues to develop.
Soccer Saturday Host Simon Thomas Out with Covid – Replaced by Caroline Barker
Soccer Saturday fans were surprised today as host Simon Thomas announced he will not be appearing on the show due to contracting Covid. The 50-year-old presenter will be replaced by journalist and broadcaster Caroline Barker for today’s episode.
Taking to Twitter, Thomas shared the news with his followers, saying “Sadly no #soccersaturday for me today – #Covid has hit the Thomas household. @carolinebarker is in the hot seat today. Go well CB – you’ll be brilliant. See you next week. 🤞”
Football fans rallied behind Thomas, offering their support and wishing him a speedy recovery. With Thomas taking over from long-standing host Jeff Stelling last season, fans will surely miss his presence on today’s show.
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