Wayne Lineker insists he’s not a ‘bad boyfriend’ after ‘wifey’ checklist went viral

Wayne Lineker has responded to critics after a recent Instagram post about what he looks for in a partner went viral for all the wrong reasons.

Earlier this week, the 58-year-old shared a list of requirements for any possible love interests and while he has insisted the post was “banter”, plenty of people were not impressed.

The checklist included guidelines on everything from which Netflix shows his partner would need to watch (Money Heist, FYI) to the locations they’ll be visiting and, of course, that they need to “have body definition, as I will have soon.”

Lineker then appeared on today’s Good Morning Britain to join a discussion about what women want in men.

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This post is purely tongue in cheek banter..🧡 So, my family have decided I need a girlfriend for my own sanity and health...so here’s my criteria 😅 Ok - Let’s start this off like I’m normal: Strong nice loving personality ✅ Now to more important things: You must like older men but only me...You have to be a worldie and above 30 (Ok 28 29 could work) but not my age as that would just look weird 🤷‍♂️ you must like to travel and to fly business class and stay in incredible hotels. Be prepared to give up your career or job or at least be able to work from a laptop on a tropical beach somewhere. You will need to spend the summer in ibiza and the winter in Dubai with 2 weeks in Uk for Christmas and new year with the families and holidays to the Maldives...No baggage as mine are all grown up. A dog is acceptable but will need a passport. You must be able to cook as I love cooking, especially Waitrose ready made meals. You also don’t need to be verified I can sort that for you.. house music and R&B lovers only. No heavy rock or pop music. You must like Netflix especially money heist and also real crime. No chick flicks watch them with your mates. You need to be confident enough to be able to go to the front of the queue in nightclubs and accept a table and free drinks from the owners. You will need a driving license to share a Bentley and a Lamborghini Jeep (pending) ..you must never have shared a teeth whitening post!! I’m not on any dating sites you shouldn’t be too. I’m Not on only fans so you shouldn’t be too . You must love the gym, health food and have body definition as I will have soon. Accept and love my children and grandchildren and realise no more kids for me.. (never say never though) you must be able to let my PA @davehodges10 book all yours and our flights and purchase items online for you. You just need to send a link to him ..You must be able to accept my friends even @tonytrumanibiza as I will accept yours ... accept I have to reply to girls DMs not just guys... One last thing. Your geography needs to be on point as girls that think Lincoln is in Wales is not good. Be intelligent but not boring. Outgoing suits 😂🙈🧡#wifeywhereyouat #justbanter

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Host Kate Garraway revealed that a recent survey suggests ladies prefer “dad bods” to the super-toned look.

Sharing his thoughts on the matter, Lineker replied: “The guys with the better bodies get more temptation to distract themselves from their relationship, but as far as a decent boyfriend or husband is concerned, I think once you're a cheat you're always a cheat.

'It's all about the mind-set and fortunately it's not a mindset of mine,” he added. “I've never been a cheater, but I'll keep my lean physique if that's okay.”

Lineker also revealed that he usually works out “five times a week” but can’t at the moment due to a shoulder injury.

“I like to make myself look the best I can, but that doesn’t mean I’m not a good boyfriend,” he insisted.

As well as striking up conversation, Lineker’s initial post has inspired parody versions.

Comedian Joe Lycett, formerly known as Hugo Boss, shared his own hilarious list of requirements for a fellow egg-loving partner.