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ESPN host Elle Duncan has announced she is leaving the network to join Netflix.
He revealed on Thursday that he has signed a multi-year deal to host sports and other cultural live events for Netflix.
Duncan had been with ESPN since 2016, where she hosted the women’s NCAA Tournament as well as the 6 p.m. edition of SportsCenter. wnba,
His final SportsCenter appearance was Tuesday.
“Elle Duncan’s proven ability to seamlessly move between rigorous sports analysis and warm, personality-driven cultural hosting makes her a perfect fit for Netflix,” said Gabe Spitzer, Netflix vice president of sports.
“She immediately adds credibility and familiar star power to our global programming slate.”
Netflix has rapidly expanded its game portfolio over the past two years.
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Duncan’s first on-air hosting duties with Netflix will be with Skyscraper Live early next year.
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“Joining Netflix feels like already being invited to a famous party and somehow handed an aux cord!” Duncan said in a statement.
“For a lifelong utility player, a multisport assignment is a full-circle moment.”