Sky Sports pulls plug on Fantasy Football League reboot after just two years

Sky Sports have made the tough decision to cancel the reboot of Fantasy Football League, just two years after bringing back the iconic programme. The revamped show, hosted by Elis James and Matt Lucas, was a modern take on the beloved series originally presented by David Baddiel and Frank Skinner. However, it seems that the comeback was short-lived.

Producer Spencer Millman took to social media to confirm the news, expressing his disappointment that Fantasy Football League will not be returning for the upcoming season. He thanked his production team, crew, writers, and guests for their hard work and dedication to the show. Millman also extended his gratitude to the viewers who embraced the changes made to the original format.

This cancellation comes on the heels of Sky Sports axing another fan-favorite show, Soccer AM, after nearly 30 years on the air. The decision to end Soccer AM, hosted by Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain, was met with disappointment from loyal fans. The show was replaced by The Saturday Social in the schedule.

A spokesperson for Sky Sports cited the need to adapt to the changing preferences of their audience as the reason behind the decision to cancel both Fantasy Football League and Soccer AM. With a focus on providing a wide range of sports content, Sky Sports continues to evolve to meet the demands of their viewers.

Fans of both Fantasy Football League and Soccer AM will surely miss these iconic shows, but with Sky Sports offering a plethora of live sports coverage across multiple channels, there is no shortage of entertainment for sports enthusiasts to enjoy.