Inside Mark Chapman's life with new lover after wife tragically passed away aged 44

Inside Mark Chapman's life with new lover after wife tragically passed away aged 44Mark Chapman has dealt with extreme hardship personally outside of his successful broadcasting careerCommentsSportKasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist08:00, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMark Chapman will present Southampton vs Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend(Image: PA)BBC and Sky Sports presenter Mark Chapman found new love after his wife tragically passed away. Chapman is back on our screens this evening to front coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Southampton and Arsenal.‌He will be joined by pundits Micah Richards and Theo Walcott in presenting the fixture on BBC One. Kick-off at St Mary’s Stadium is scheduled for 8pm following the conclusion of Saturday’s earlier FA Cup fixtures, which are Manchester City vs Liverpool and Chelsea vs Port Vale.‌The 52-year-old is no stranger to presenting such high-stakes fixtures, having become one of the most recognisable and well-liked personalities in UK sports broadcasting over the years. In addition to football tournaments such as the FA Cup and the World Cup, Chapman is a familiar face in covering the NFL, the Olympics and rugby league.‌JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageLast year, he landed the biggest gig of his television career when he was named as one of the three new Match of the Day presenters. Chapman shares the role of fronting the BBC’s flagship football programme with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan, the latter with whom he also hosts The Sports Agents podcast.But while Chapman is operating at the top of his game in terms of his career, his professional achievements have come in spite of a hugely challenging time in his personal life. Chapman’s wife, Sara, tragically died in June 2020 at the age of 44.‌READ MORE: Inside Gabby Logan’s life after threat to quit TV and two heartbreaking deathsREAD MORE: ITV apologise over Arsenal vs Man City Ca...