Sports presenter Katie Shanahan, 34, has told fans what "cool girls like" in a social media post, sharing behind-the-scenes pictures from a week of snooker coverage. She wrote: "A week full of new venues, new faces and the same love for the game!" and added: "Cool girls like snooker!"
Behind the Scenes at the Baize
Shanahan, who has hosted coverage of snooker and the World Cup this year, shared a series of images with messages from "cool girls" being "proud to be part of the snooker world" to "holding their own on a panel". One picture showed her chatting to fellow pundits during a Channel 5 broadcast, while another captured her speaking to Judd Trump. A further snap showed her "staying sharp" on air.
She also gave fans a glimpse of her more relaxed side, sharing pictures of herself letting her hair down as she learned "how to enjoy the moment" and make "it look effortless".
New Role on Channel 5
Earlier this year, Shanahan was named as the new snooker presenter on Channel 5's broadcast of the Players Championship, Tour Championship and British Open, after the channel acquired the rights for the sport. Ahead of her snooker debut, she said: "I'm here, there and everywhere. I'm mainly with ITV, Sky Sports and talkSPORT now and I've spent seven years at the BBC. I would probably say I'm a multi-sport presenter. It's been heavily football, but I love all sport.
"I've covered five major football tournaments, two Olympic Games, one Winter Olympics and the Commonwealth Games. I've covered rugby, NFL, a Women's Cricket World Cup final at Lords. I can't wait to get stuck into the snooker next."
Fan Praise and World Cup Role
Fans were quick to praise her work. One said: "Coverage has been amazing from start to finish. Viewing figures going great. It's not work when you're having fun. Keep smashing it." A second commented: "I thought the half hour of build up to the matches was going to be difficult but you carried it off...by far the best presentation." A third replied: "You look gorgeous!" while another added: "You and the rest of the presenters were absolutely fantastic all week. I really enjoy this new era on Channel 5... You have been a fabulous addition to the Snooker coverage!"
Over the summer, Shanahan landed her dream role with Fox Sports for the World Cup, which led to another opportunity with talkSPORT. She announced: "Some exciting news to share with you all…I'll be hosting Early Sports Breakfast in a regular slot of Mon, Tues & Wed!" Fans can now tune into talkSPORT before 5am and 6am to hear her voice. One fan joked: "My favourite station! If I text in will you read my hot takes on Forest." A second said: "Great news you did such a great job on Fox's world cup coverage. Was wondering where we could hear your thoughts going forward!" A third shared: "Congratulations!! Smashing it," while a fourth replied: "Amazing. Deserved very much. I look forward to you in my ear on my morning runs!"
