A CO-STAR of John Hunt choked up live on air as he paid tribute to his colleague’s wife and two daughters.
BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Mark Chapman sent his “love and thoughts” to his fellow commentator and friend after a “heartbreaking day”.
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Wife Carol Hunt, 61, and their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were found dead inside their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, last night.
A major manhunt was launched before armed police caught murder suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, this evening in Enfield, North London.
Tributes were also paid during half-time of ITV’s coverage of the match between England and the Netherlands.
Speaking through tears at the start of the Euro 2024 pre-match show on 5 Live, Mr Chapman said: “This has been a heartbreaking day.
“John Hunt is our colleague and our friend, not just to the current 5 Live sport team but to all of those who have worked here with him over the past 20 years and also to all of you who have enjoyed his superb commentaries.
“On behalf of everybody connected to 5 Live sport, our love and thoughts and support are with John and his family.”
As part of a note sent to BBC 5 Live staff today, the broadcaster said it would provide Mr Hunt with “all the support we can”.
The note read: “The news today about John Hunt’s family is utterly devastating.
“Our thoughts are with John and his family at this incredibly difficult time and we will provide him with all the support we can.”
Messages of condolence were also posted on social media by figures from the racing world.
BBC racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght said: “There are no words.
“Like everyone else I feel numb and sick on John’s behalf at such incomprehensible evil.
“Everyone who knows John knows he is the absolute archetypal family man, so proud of them, so it’s impossible to know what he can be going through.
“But I know I’m speaking for the whole racing community and the whole wider sports media community as well, both of which he’s been part of for so long, when I say everyone is sending sympathy, love and support to him. It’s just awful.”
