Sue Barker has already leaked her replacement as BBC Wimbledon host

In December, in an exclusive interview with the Express, Barker admitted she didn’t want to walk away, but knew the time was right: “I didn’t want to give up, I loved the job, so I can’t say I am looking forward to retirement, I’m not, I wish I was younger and could carry on,” she said.

“But you know, time, unfortunately, moves on and you have to know the time that is right for you to move on. This was the right time for me and I will go back as a fan and enjoy it.”