Gabby Logan was forced to leave Match of the Day mid-show, with it later emerging that her dad had sadly died.
TV host Logan was fronting the BBC’s Premier League highlights show on Wednesday after a bumper night of action.
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Chapman ran from hosting a radio show to present MOTDCredit: BBC
There were eight top flight games in a night packed with drama.
Logan started off the show, but 20 minutes later she had to rush off.
Stunned viewers returned from match footage to find Mark Chapman sitting in the host’s chair.
He said: “Sadly Gabby has got a family emergency that she had to rush off and deal with.
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“She’s gone to do that and I’ve come from the radio to finish the show.”
It later emerged that her dad, Leeds and Wales legend Terry Yorath, had died at the age of 75.
Born in Cardiff, Yorath played a big part in the Leeds team under Don Revie, winning the First Division title, before spells with Coventry, Tottenham and Bradford. He also won 59 caps for Wales.
Speaking on behalf of the family, his children said: “To most he was a revered footballing hero, but to us he was Dad; a quiet, kind and gentle man. Our hearts are broken but we take comfort knowing that he will be reunited with our brother, Daniel.”
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Yorath played 59 times for Wales in an illustrious careerCredit: GettyWho presents Match of the Day?
Gary Lineker had presented MOTD since 1999, but left the show at the end of last season.
The BBC then announced that three people would share hosting duties as his replacement.
Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are all sharing the role.
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Lineker left MOTD at the end of last seasonCredit: Getty Images – GettyWhat happened in the Premier League
Arsenal were the biggest winners of the evening, despite not even playing.
Man City stumbled in their pursuit of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League after being held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton, which leaves the Gunners with the chance to open up an eight-point lead on Thursday.
They face Liverpool in the final match of this week’s fixtures.
The pressure is rising for ailing Tottenham boss Thomas Frank, who saw his side lose 3-2 against Bournemouth, where Antoine Semenyo gave the perfect leaving gift with a last-gasp winner.
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Frank was pictured holding an Arsenal cupCredit: Getty
It was a humiliating night for Frank as he was pictured drinking from a cup with Arsenal’s club badge on it.
On an exciting night in the Premier League, Newcastle won a seven-goal thriller, Chelsea lost at Fulham under the watching eye of new boss Liam Rosenior, Brentford beat Sunderland, Everton drew with Wolves and there was a goalless draw between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.