“SportsCenter” anchor Christine Williamson will succeed Elle Duncan at ESPN, as co-host of the television program’s 6 p.m. time slot alongside Kevin Negandhi, as well as the lead host of women’s college basketball on “College GameDay,” the world leader said in a statement. press release THURSDAY.
Williamson — who currently co-hosts the 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. editions of “SportsCenter” with Matt Barrie — will begin co-hosting the 6 p.m. “SportsCenter” with Negandhi in January.
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Duncan, who would direction Netflix to be the face of the streamer’s sports coverage, will host his final show on December 16, according to Front Office Sports.
ESPN analyst Christine Williamson during the WNBA Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks game on June 29, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Sportswire Icon via Getty Images
Duncan is expected to take on a Bob Costas-type role at Netflix, serving as host and gatekeeper of multi-sport coverage.
Williamson joined ESPN in 2019 as a digital host after stints at Fox Sports, the Big 12 Network and the Denver Broncos.
Elle Duncan speaks during the game between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on October 8, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NBAE via Getty Images
A native of Tampa, Florida, Williamson is a former collegiate volleyball player at the University of Miami.
Malika Andrews, the host of “NBA Today and “NBA Countdown,” is set to take over Duncan’s role as lead host of ESPN’s WNBA studio coverage – “WNBA Countdown,” the WNBA Draft, WNBA All-Star and WNBA Playoffs – according to Front Office Sports.
Malika Andrews poses for a photo during the game between the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors on October 23, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NBAE via Getty Images
Duncan was part of the Countdown team along with Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter, who earned the nickname “Big 3” as ESPN centered the expansion of its women’s sports coverage around them.
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There is no bad blood between Duncan and ESPN, according to The Athletic, which was first to report the news of his move to Netflix.
(L to R) Andraya Carter, Elle Duncan and Chiney Ogwumike pose for a photo before the game between Team Clark and Team Collier during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game on July 19, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NBAE via Getty Images
Duncan’s deal with Netflix will include a “substantial increase” in his ESPN salary, and it will allow him to “work significantly less,” according to The Athletic. She can also work on certain non-sporting events.
As part of the deal, Duncan could still appear on other networks or platforms – but Netflix will take priority on his services, in case of scheduling conflicts.
