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Jacqui Oatley to join ITV next season as sports presenter

Match of the Day's first female commentator Jacqui Oatley will join ITV's sports presenting team next season.

ITV has announced that Jacqui Oatley will join its sports presenting team from the beginning of the 2015-16 football season.

Oatley, who is the first female commentator to feature on the BBC's Match of the Day, will present football shows on both ITV4 and the main ITV channel, as well as for the broadcaster's darts coverage.

"I'm delighted to have been asked to join the ITV team from next season," Oatley said in a statement. "I've had a fantastic time working with them over the last couple of years and look forward to continuing that relationship at major tournaments."

ITV director of sport Niall Sloane added: "Jacqui's outstanding knowledge and experience make her a first-class addition to the ITV Sport team. We look forward to welcoming her on board in September."

Oatley's previous work on ITV includes stints on FA Cup and Africa Cup of Nations coverage.

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MOTD commentator Jacqui Oatley sits in the stands on April 21, 2007
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