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Kirsty Gallacher steps down as Soccer Aid host

Kirsty Gallacher steps down as Soccer Aid host
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Kirsty Gallacher confirms that she is stepping down from Soccer Aid after hosting the annual charity match since 2010.

Kirsty Gallacher has confirmed that she has stepped down as host of Soccer Aid ahead of this year's match.

The annual event, broadcast on ITV, sees two teams of celebrities and former professionals face off at Old Trafford to raise money for charity.

Gallacher has presented the coverage alongside Dermot O'Leary since 2010 but told The Sun that "a new project" is preventing her from taking part this year.

"I've loved every minute of my experience on Soccer Aid," she said. "It's been fabulous to work with Dermot, such an amazing team and the amazing players that have kindly given up their time to play.

"We've raised an incredible amount of money over the years but I can confirm I'm stepping down – it feels like the right time after ten years and following a record-breaking year in 2020 and excitingly I've got a new project that will prevent me from taking part."

This year's Soccer Aid is expected to take place in July following the conclusion of the coronavirus-delayed Euro 2020.

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