Simon Thomas returns to football presenting three years after the tragic death of his wife from leukaemia and his ensuing departure from Sky Sports... with the host joining Amazon Prime and overseeing Newcastle v Crystal Palace tonight in his first game

TV presenter Simon Thomas will front live football tonight for the first time since the tragic death of his wife three years ago, emotionally revealing he has found 'life and joy again.'

This evening will mark 47-year-old Thomas' return to our screens to present live sport for the first time since the end of 2017 when he lost his wife Gemma four days after she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.

The former Sky Sports and Blue Peter presenter will present Amazon Prime's coverage of Crystal Palace vs Newcastle from Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Friday night and posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram describing his feelings ahead of his return.