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ITV praised for ‘slick transition’ as Euro 2024 host is ‘substituted’ for Laura Woods


VIEWERS have praised ITV for their “slick transition” during Saturday’s Euro 2024 coverage.

Host Mark Pougatch was “substituted” for Laura Woods following Portugal’s 4-0 win over Turkey.

Viewers hailed ITV’s ‘slick transition’ as Laura Woods entered the studioCredit: ITV
Host Mark Pougatch was ‘substituted’ for Woods as she took over presenting dutiesCredit: ITV

Woods stepped in for Pougatch as attention turned to Belgium vs Romania in the day’s final match.

Ahead of the changeover, Woods could be seen walking into the studio live on air.

As well as the presenter change, a fresh look to the pundits also followed as Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou joined the panel.

Fans loved the presenter substitution and were quick to react on social media.

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One viewer wrote: “Can we have another slick transition from Laura Woods?”

Another also added: “Slick transition from Woods. Incredible.”

Woods was involved in a similar transition with Pougatch earlier in the tournament.

Back on Monday, the pair swapped over following Belgium’s shock loss to Slovakia.

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BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in full

Here’s how each channel will line-up:

BBC presenters:

Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman

ITV presenters:

Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 

BBC pundits:

Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden

ITV pundits:

Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel

BBC commentators:

Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce

ITV commentators:

Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight

BBC co-commentators:

Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden

ITV co-commentators:

Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

Mark Pougatch was once again replaced by Laura Woods

Pougatch had fronted coverage of the 5pm kick-off before Woods entered to take over for Austria vs France.

Both presenters are part of ITV’s star-studded team of hosts and pundits for this summer’s tournament.

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Fans also loved Woods’ ‘worldy’ outfit for Belgium vs RomaniaCredit: ITV
The presenter has been hosting coverage from the tournament in GermanyCredit: ITV

It was not just the changeover which caught the eye on Saturday, though, with fans also praising Woods’ outfit choice.

Viewers hailed her “worldy” appearance in a black dress after she entered the studio.


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