A Television personality Jeff Stelling confirmed his resignation from SKy’s Sports’ Soccer on October 30, 2021. Let’s find out why Jeff left the high-paying & reputable job.
Jeff Stelling is the former host of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday.
He is currently a presenter of Gillette Soccer Saturday for Sky Sports. He has also hosted their coverage of the Champions League between 2011 and 2015.
Additionally, he also presented the Channel 4 quiz show Countdown (2009–2011) and ITV game show Alphabetical (2016–2017).
Born and Bred in Hartlepool, Jeff attended Rift House Primary School and West Hartlepool Grammar School. Furthermore, he started his career as a journalist at the Hartlepool Mail.
Talking about his achievements, on 23 November 2007, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Professional Studies by the University of Teesside. Moreover, he was also named Sports Broadcaster of the Year for four successive years by the Sports Journalists’ Association, based on a poll of its members.
On 12 March 2010, he was granted the title of an honorary freeman of his hometown of Hartlepool, along with the town’s former MP Lord Mandelson.
Why Is Jeff Stelling Leaving Sky? Soccer Saturday Host Retirement
Reportedly, Jeff Stelling announced his retirement as a Host from Soccer Saturday with the 2021/22 season being his last on October 30th, 2021.
He has not revealed if the sudden retirement was due to some illness or health problem.
Jeff hosted Sky Sports’ iconic live show since 1994 but now it’s time he has to let go. He mentioned that he does not intend to retire and claims the decision to leave Sky was his own.
From August as the new era continues, there will be a new face spearheading discussions but despite leaving the role, Stelling has ruled out retiring.
Who Is Jeff Stelling Wife?
Jeff Stelling is happily married to his wife Liz.
The couple exchanged their vows in November 1998 in Richmond Upon Thames and are still together. Jeff and Liz happily reside in Bishop’s Waltham in south Hampshire.
Additionally, the couple shares two sons Robbie and Mathew. Robbie was born in August 1998 and his brother Mathew was born in November 1999.
What Is Jeff Stelling Net Worth?
Jeff Stelling has a net worth of $3 million, according to celebrity net worth.
However his exact salary and net worth are yet to be revealed. His primary source of income comes from being a journalist. Besides, he has managed to earn a huge sum of money because of his skills as a television presenter.