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Sue Barker leaves A Question Of Sport after 23 years, the BBC confirmed.
Barker, a former tennis player, has hosted the world’s oldest television sports contest since he replaced David Coleman in 1997.
The 64-year-old is reportedly leaving the show before the BBC changes its current format.
Team captains Matt Dawson, 47, and Phil Tufnell, 54, are also leaving the program.
The former rugby player and cricketer had been captains for 16 and 12 years respectively, but they, along with Barker, will be filming their last episode together later this month.
A revamped show will return with a different team next year.
A BBC spokesperson said: “We would like to thank Sue for her tremendous contribution as the oldest reigning host of the show over the past 23 years, and Matt and Phil for their excellent team captaincy for 16 and 12 years respectively.
Together they have ensured that A Question Of Sport remains a firm favorite with the BBC One audience.
“Sue, Matt and Phil’s latest series to air next year.”
Barker, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 1977, recently said: “QS has been a very important part of my life, since I watched him with my family while I was playing tennis and then of course as the presenter.”
It is not known if he will continue to work on the coverage of the Wimbledon tournament.
