Match Of The Day host Gabby Logan leaves mid-show resulting from a ‘household emergency’ as Mark Chapman rushes from his radio present to take over

Gabby Logan was forced to leave Match Of The Day early tonight to deal with a family emergency.

The TV presenter, 52, was replaced mid-show by Mark Chapman, who dashed from his radio programme to take over from her as the show’s anchor.

After taking her place, he explained: ‘Sadly Gabby has had a family emergency which she has had to rush off and deal with.’

‘She’s gone to do that and I’ve come from the radio to finish the show.’

It is not yet clear what Gabby had to deal with off air. Daily Mail have contacted her representatives for comment.

Match Of The Day viewers have since rushed to social media to wish Gabby well and commend Mark on his ability to take over at a moment’s notice.

Gabby Loganwas forced to leave Match Of The Day early tonight to deal with a family emergency 

They said: ‘Hope Gabby Logan’s family emergency is ok. Chappers is such a talent how many people could jump off radio and straight onto MOTD’;

‘Thoughts with Gabby Logan with whatever’s happened there. Mark Chapman out of breath running from the radio to take over is crazy. Peak professionalism’;

‘Hope Gabby Logan’s family emergency isn’t too serious. Never seen a host have to leave halfway through MOTD before’;

‘Chappers wearing his radio sweatshirt… means Gabby Logan’s emergency is real. Hope all is well.’ 

‘Brilliant that by Chappers. Proper professional jumping from radio to TV to fill in for Gabby Logan, hope all is well with her. No make-up and dressed for radio is superb. Class act’;

‘Hope Gabby Logan is OK, rare presenter substitution on Match Of The Day tonight, Mark Chapman has taken over’;

‘What’s gaan on with Gabby Logan!? Hopefully nothing too bad’;

‘Hope all is OK with Gabby Logan and her family. Mark Chapman taking over at such short notice just highlights his professionalism. One of the very best.’ 

Match Of The Day viewers have since rushed to social media to wish Gabby well and commend Mark on his ability to take over at a moment’s notice

Gabby opened the show before setting up the first highlights package, which was Bournemouth vs Tottenham.

She referenced the tragic passing of Martin Chivers while presenting the highlights of the latest Premier League action.

However, 20 minutes into the broadcast Gabby left her post and was replaced by Mark, who had been hosting a radio show.