As reported by Match TV, since September 8, Kandelaki has been the Deputy General Director of the Gazprom-Media holding. She will continue to be responsible for the development of Match TV and will oversee the activities of entertainment TV channels, including TNT and Friday! In addition, Kandelaki will be responsible for launching the Match news agency.
Kandelaki has worked as the general producer of Match TV since the channel's launch in 2015. She called the new appointment "a great responsibility".
Earlier it was reported that the port commentator and journalist Nobel Arustamyan left the Match TV channel after an interview with footballer Pavel Mamaev. Arustamyan said that such content is contrary to his professional and ethical values.