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BBC insists Andrew Castle should remain as Wimbledon commentator

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 12:17 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

BBC insists Andrew Castle should remain as Wimbledon commentator

Summary

Andrew Castle has announced he will leave the BBC following the 2026 Wimbledon men's final, which will be his last. The announcement follows a decision by the BBC to demote him from lead commentator. Alex Kay-Jelski, the BBC’s director of sport, expressed a desire for Castle to stay, commending his contributions to the Wimbledon commentary team. The BBC plans to find the best replacement to take over his role moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Andrew Castle's last match with the BBC is the 2026 Wimbledon men's final.
•He is leaving following a demotion from lead commentator.
•BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski wanted Castle to stay.
•The BBC will seek a replacement regardless of age or gender.

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12:17 PMThe Guardian Sport — BBC wanted Andrew Castle to stay past 2026 Wimbledon men’s final

What they're saying

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Kay-Jelski insisted commentator had done ‘a brilliant inning’ ‘We will get best replacement regardless of age or gender’ The BBC’s director of sport has insisted that he wanted Andrew Castle to stay as part of the Wimbledon’s commentary team amid the fallout from the broadcaster’s departure. Alex Kay-Jelski confirmed that Castle, 62, had decided to quit the BBC after being told that he was being demoted from lead commentator – and this year’s men’s final would be his last. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Sean Ingle at Wimbledon

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