Guardian: Bell officially joins TNT Sports, replacing the resigned Ferdinand as commentator

Sports     9:57pm, 10 August 2025

According to the Guardian, Bell has joined TNT Sports to replace Ferdinand as a commentator.

Bell has officially joined TNT Sports and has become one of the broadcasters' main commentators this season. He will participate in TNT's broadcast commentary on the Premier League and the Champions League throughout the 2025/26 season.

Bell will appear along with Crouch and Joe Cole in TNT's live Premier League broadcast every Saturday afternoon for live commentary, while Hargreaves, McManaman, McCoyst and Carney will continue to serve as commentators.

Baer's performance in the UEFA Cup final of Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United in May this year was impressive, which also prompted TNT executives to decide to sign with him officially. Bale had previously participated in the discussion of Liverpool's Champions League group stage against Real Madrid.

Bell is a high-profile signing made by TNT Sports to replace Ferdinand. After 12 years of service to TNT (formerly BT Sports), Ferdinand chose not to renew his contract after the end of last season, instead focusing on personal business affairs and hopes to free up more time to spend with his family.