BBC broadcasting legend Gabby Logan has delivered a startlingly honest assessment of her place in the television industry, comparing herself to a historical artefact in a museum display.
The celebrated presenter, who recently celebrated her landmark 50th birthday, revealed the unsettling feeling of becoming one of television's veteran figures during a candid conversation on her podcast.
'The Last of My Kind' - Logan's Museum Piece Revelation
"I sometimes feel like I'm in a museum case," Logan confessed to her Midpoint podcast listeners. "You know when you go to a museum and there's a little case that says 'female television presenter from the early 2000s' - that's me."
The sports broadcaster, who has become a household name through her work on Match of the Day and numerous major sporting events, shared her bemused reaction to becoming one of the industry's established veterans.
Celebrating Fifty With Refreshing Honesty
Rather than shying away from the ageing process, Logan has embraced her fifth decade with remarkable transparency about the physical and professional challenges women face in the public eye.
"I'm 50 now, and I'm talking about it," she declared, positioning herself as part of a new generation of women breaking taboos around menopause and ageing in broadcasting.
The Changing Face of Television
Logan's comments highlight the ongoing evolution of television presenting, particularly for women who began their careers in an era with different expectations and opportunities.
Her self-deprecating museum analogy underscores how rapidly the media landscape has transformed, leaving presenters from earlier generations feeling like historical exhibits in an industry constantly chasing youth.
A Voice for Women in Broadcasting
Through her podcast and public platform, Logan has become an increasingly important voice discussing women's health and professional longevity in television.
Her willingness to address menopause openly while maintaining a high-profile broadcasting career makes her a significant figure in changing conversations about women's experiences in media.
As she navigates this new chapter, Logan's museum case comments reveal both the humour and hard truths about ageing in an industry that often prizes novelty over experience.
