Mark Chapman's new BBC salary as he finds love again
Mark Chapman is on a BBC salary of £335,000–£339,999 for 2025/26, according to the broadcaster’s published pay list, as the Match of the Day host fronts major World Cup coverage and has found love again with estate agent Clere Collier after his wife Sara’s death in 2020.
Key Takeaways
- Mark Chapman earned £335,000–£339,999 in 2025/26, up from £325,000–£329,999 the previous year.
- The pay covers Radio 5 Live Sport, Match of the Day, Champions League football and Challenge Cup rugby league.
- His wife Sara died in June 2020 aged 44 after a cancer battle; they married in 2001 and had three children.
- In 2024 he was reported to be in a relationship with estate agent Clere Collier, who publicly called him her "one love".
- BBC colleagues including Kelly Cates and Danny Murphy have praised his knowledge and presenting style.
The latest BBC annual report places Chapman among the corporation’s higher-paid sports presenters. Readers tracking celebrity earnings can browse more figures in our Net Worth & Wealth category.
How much does Mark Chapman earn at the BBC?
Official BBC figures list Mark Chapman at £335,000–£339,999 for the 2025/26 financial year. That is a rise from the £325,000–£329,999 band recorded for him a year earlier.
The published total reflects work across flagship outlets, including BBC Radio 5 Live Sport, Match of the Day coverage of the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, plus Challenge Cup rugby league. The full star pay disclosure is available on BBC News.
Chapman, 52, has also been a central face of the BBC’s World Cup coverage, including live hosting duties around England’s semi-final against Argentina.
Has Mark Chapman found love again after Sara’s death?
Chapman’s career rise has unfolded after profound personal loss. His wife, Sara, died on 3 June 2020 at the age of 44 following cancer. The couple married in 2001 and had three children together.
A source told The Sun at the time that Mark and the children were "absolutely devastated". He returned to broadcasting soon afterwards and later rebuilt his private life.
In 2024 it emerged he had found love again with Clere Collier, an estate agent reportedly splitting time between Dubai and the UK. The relationship became widely reported after Collier posted a birthday tribute calling Chapman her "one love" and praising his "biggest heart" and "kindest soul".
What do BBC colleagues say about Mark Chapman?
Peers regularly single out Chapman’s preparation and tone. Kelly Cates has called him "the absolute best", saying he covers every sport with equal knowledge and asks questions to draw out others rather than push his own view.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy described him as a "brilliant presenter" who was "ready-made" for Match of the Day when Gary Lineker left the role. Ex-Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has praised Chapman for making pundits feel comfortable and for keeping shows enjoyable without unnecessary conflict.
Radio 5 Live colleague Ian Dennis has also underlined the deep respect Chapman commands among peers after returning to work in July 2020, only about a month after Sara’s death.