Beloved panel show starring Freddie Flintoff axed after 15 years

A League of Their Own is ending after 15 years (Picture: Sky TV)

A League of Their Own has been cancelled after 15 years on air.

The sports comedy panel show, which first launched on Sky One in 2010, will end with its upcoming 20th series as the broadcaster looks to give the show ‘the send-off it truly deserves’.

The show’s first 13 series were hosted by James Corden before Romesh Ranganathan took over, with team captains Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott joining Romesh for the final season.

Freddie Flintoff appeared as a captain for the first 16 series, before a series of guest captains took over.

The broadcaster said in a statement: ‘After fifteen years in the top-flight of TV, Sky’s much-loved sports comedy panel show is set for one final glorious season.

‘The team will begin filming its farewell series in Manchester this August – in front of its largest live audiences to date – ahead of airing on Sky Max and streaming on NOW later this year.’

Romesh Ranganathan took over from James Corden as host (Picture: Chris Lobina / CPL Productions)

Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Original Unscripted at Sky, said: ‘Series 20 is the perfect opportunity to celebrate everything A League of Their Own has achieved and to give it the send-off it truly deserves.

‘We’re incredibly proud of the show — it’s been a cornerstone of Sky’s entertainment line-up for fifteen years and has delivered endless laughter, heart, and unforgettable moments.

‘Huge thanks to the brilliant team at CPL Productions and to our fantastic on-screen line-up — Romesh, Jamie, Jill and [series regular] Micah [Richards] — who continue to bring such energy and chemistry to the show.’

Micah Richards and Jill Scott will be back for the final series (Picture: Chris Lobina / CPL Productions) Jamie will also return as team captain (Picture: Chris Lobina / CPL Productions)

Meanwhile, CPL Productions’ creative director Murray Boland described the last 15 years as a ‘privilege’.

He said: ‘The first episode of A League of Their Own was broadcast in March 2010.

‘The idea we’d still be making the show in 15 years’ time, having also made nine series of ALOTO Road Trips and won two BAFTAs would’ve sounded totally impossible.

The production team never expected the show to last so long (Picture: Sky UK/Chris Lobina)

‘It’s been an incredible journey. We would like to thank all the amazing performers, guests and sports stars for all the laughs and inspiration.

‘We’d also like to thank all the brilliant people who’ve worked so hard on the production team and crew.

‘Thank you to Sky for allowing us the privilege of making the show and a huge thank you to the fans who have watched and supported the show over the years.’

A League of Their Own will return to Sky MAX and NOW later this year.

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