Contest for BBC ‘sport contributor’ role begins on iPlayer

BBC confirm launch date for series that searches to find a brand-new BBC football expert…

12 of the UK’s most-passionate football fanatics, who love creating content about the beautiful game on their social media channels, have been selected to battle for a coveted role as a BBC Sport contributor.

Fronted by footballing legend Troy Deeney and renowned football YouTuber and presenter James Allcott, the seven-part digital-first series follows 12 of the UK’s most passionate football fanatics.

Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC Director of Sport:

“These are 12 of the brightest football creators out there, the future of the football media industry. Seeing who comes out on top and lands the job should make great viewing.”

BBC Creator Lab is a talent search scheme, in collaboration with TikTok, for social and digital creators with an interest in developing a career in television.

Last Pundit Standing, produced by Boom Social (part of ITV Studios) and JLA Productions, will see the potential pundits whittled down through a series of high-stakes tasks to see who will make it all the way to the final whistle and emerge victorious. The show will take place at iconic football locations as the creators are challenged by some of the biggest names in the game.

Alex Kay-Jelski Director of BBC Sport

The line up has been confirmed as Toby Addison, Ally Tomlinson, Cathal Traquair, Fuad Abdul Aziz, Rukiah Ally, Jess Watkins, Khwaja Raees Mahmood, Reggie Yembra, Nancy Baker, Nahyan Chowdhury, Lia Lewis and Oscar Browning.

Fiona Campbell, BBC Controller of Youth Audience, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three:

“The BBC is a huge believer in investing in new talent. Through this unique collaboration between BBC Creator Lab and BBC Sport, Last Pundit Standing offers a unique opportunity to showcase 12 of the UK’s most passionate sports creators from right across the UK. We can’t wait for them to bring their passion and production excellence to the BBC and iPlayer”.

The format, that’s set to shake up the punditry game, will premiere on Monday 7 July on BBC iPlayer. Episodes 1 and 2 will be available from 6am on Monday 7 July with new episodes dropping on iPlayer each week until the final on Monday 11 August. Each episode will also be available to watch on the BBC’s TikTok and YouTube channels.