Jeanette Kwakye is leading the BBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics (Image: Getty)
How the BBC and TNT Sports Winter Olympics team line-ups compare
- BBC Main Presenters: The BBC‘s television coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics is spearheaded by the veteran team of Clare Balding, Hazel Irvine and Jeanette Kwakye. Operating from a dedicated studio in Cortina d’Ampezzo, they will provide daily coverage across a 9am to 10pm window.
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TNT Sports Anchors: Reshmin Chowdhury and Orla Chennaoui serve as the primary hosts for TNT Sports’ Olympics coverage. They are set to front the “Buongiorno Milano” morning slot from 8am GMT, supported by on-site reporters Laura Robson, Lutalo Muhammad and Radzi Chinyanganya.
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BBC Expert Pundits: The BBC’s line-up of analysts includes Lizzy Yarnold, the most decorated British Winter Olympian with two skeleton golds to her name. Joining her are several other former champions, including figure skater Robin Cousins and curler Vicky Wright, along with bronze-winning athletes Jenny Jones and John Jackson.
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TNT Sports Experts: TNT Sports has brought in high-profile Olympic gold medallists to provide expert insight into the competition. Their team includes skeleton champion Amy Williams and curling star Eve Muirhead.
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BBC Digital and On-the-Ground Reporters: Social media star Max Balegde and TV personality Chris Hughes will be on the ground in Italy for the BBC. Their role involves delivering athlete interviews and exclusive digital content to bring viewers closer to the Olympic action.
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TNT Sports Specialised Coverage: Making use of the “WBD House” in Milan as its primary broadcasting hub, TNT Sports is set to deliver an extensive viewing experience. This facility will allow the delivery of over 850 hours of live competition across every event and medal ceremony.
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New BBC Team Members: Montell Douglas, a former Olympic bobsledder and current Gladiators star, is a new addition to the BBC’s 2026 sports coverage line-up. She will bring a fresh perspective to the events, drawing from her unique experience in both winter sports and elite competition.
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BBC Social and iPlayer Content: Working with the on-site digital team, Charley Marlowe will produce a series of athlete profile features exclusively for BBC iPlayer. These short films aim to highlight the personal journeys and rigorous training schedules of Great Britain’s top medal prospects.