BBC presenter Gabby Logan was reporting on the latest Olympics coverage on Saturday when she made an emotional announcement about her colleague, Denise Lewis. Logan revealed that after 15 years of working with the BBC and the athletics team, Lewis would be taking up a new role as the president of UK Athletics. Lewis expressed her gratitude for her time with the BBC team and her excitement about helping the sport that has been so important to her.
During the broadcast, Logan and her co-hosts, Michael Johnson and Jessica Ennis-Hill, shared their appreciation for Lewis and presented her with flowers as a token of their admiration. Lewis, visibly moved by the gesture, thanked the team for their support over the years and acknowledged the hard work of the production team behind the scenes.
As the broadcast came to an end, Logan reflected on Lewis’ career at the BBC and the impact she has had on the athletics world. The emotional farewell highlighted the close bond between the presenters and the respect they have for one another.
In addition to the heartfelt farewell, Logan also addressed some controversy that arose during Friday’s coverage when she used a term that some viewers found offensive. She took to social media to defend her choice of words, explaining the historical context of the term and emphasizing that it was not meant to be offensive.
Overall, the broadcast served as a tribute to Denise Lewis’s contributions to the BBC and the athletics community, as well as a demonstration of the camaraderie and professionalism of the entire team. Lewis’s new role as president of UK Athletics marks a new chapter in her career, and her colleagues wished her all the best in her future endeavors.