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BBC Director General quizzed on Match of the Day future after Gary Lineker axe sparks crisis

Gary Lineker has been taken off air by the BBC after a Twitter row with the Conservative party, but director general Tim Davie has insisted Match of the Day will press on as normal

Daily Mirror

Joe Lycett 'available' to host Match of the Day as social media users poke fun at show

The comedian says he is “very much available” to step in after the BBC said Gary Lineker would not host the show

Wales Online

Emmerdale fans in tears as Liam Cavanagh details suicide attempt in 'powerful' all-male episode

Emmerdale fans were left in tears as Marlon Dingle, Liam Cavanagh, Cain Dingle, Jimmy King, Bob Hope, Charles Anderson, Sam Dingle, Nate Robinson and Bear Wolf rallied around Paddy Kirk in The Woolpack

Daily Mirror

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Joe Lycett 'offers' BBC his services as stars back Gary Lineker and refuse to host MOTD

Joe Lycett has joked he is available to host Saturday evening's Match of the Day after a number of presenters distance themselves from the role in 'solidarity' to Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror

Apology over Dorries’ claims tops off day of controversy for BBC

The corporation said Nadine Dorries should have been challenged more over claims she made about top civil servant Sue Gray.

The Independent UK

Prince Andrew eyes new TV tell-all in latest bid to slip back into royal life

Disgraced Duke of York tells friends he believes he has a chance of redemption after being embroiled in sex abuse scandal, which he vehemently denies

Daily Mirror

BBC make Gary Lineker 'step back' from Match of the Day after social media posts

Gary Lineker's colleagues Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have said they will also not present Match of the Day in solidarity

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How the Gary Lineker and Match of the Day chaos unfolded - and the repercussions for the BBC

The BBC’s decision to stand Lineker down from its flagship football highlights programme caused a pundit boycott and left producers scrambling to keep the show alive, reports Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Joe Lycett ‘available’ to present Match Of The Day as Twitter users mock BBC

Thousands of social media users shared their thoughts after the BBC decision to take Gary Lineker off the football highlights show.

The Independent UK

‘Confusion’ over whether Lineker is subject to same rules as BBC staff

Richard Sambrook, who was director of news at the BBC, said ‘impartiality is crucial’ but ‘not as serious’ for sports presenters to express views.

The Independent UK

ITV Emmerdale viewers in tears moments into powerful episode as Paddy Dingle makes vow

The special episode put the spotlight on men's mental health issues as Paddy Dingle battles depression

Liverpool Echo

Jermaine Jenas quickly clarifies position on replacing Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host

Former England midfielder and One Show host Jermaine Jenas has broken his silence on rumours that he might take over presenting Match of the Day from Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror

Why there are no winners after the BBC’s two-footed tackle on Gary Lineker

We all lose when the state, no matter how third-hand or arm’s-length, is able to engineer the silence of public figures

The Guardian - UK

EastEnders spoilers for next week: Baby scare, shock 'exit' and Lola deteriorates

EastEnders has plenty of action unfolding on the BBC soap next week, from worrying news and possible twists - and one character is betrayed

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Former Gogglebox star reveals banned phrases and weird snack rule on Channel 4 show

Gogglebox star Paige Deville and her mother were on the Channel 4 series for three seasons until she sensationally quit the show

Manchester Evening News

'Go f*** themselves' - Piers Morgan defends Gary Lineker after BBC controversy

Gary Lineker has been told to step back from presenting Match of the Day.

Daily Mirror

Match of the Day: List of pundits boycotting as BBC forced into change after Gary Lineker axe

The BBC's decision to suspend Gary Lineker from presenting Match of the Day on Saturday has sparked a huge reaction, with his colleagues boycotting the programme out of solidarity

The Independent UK

Celebrities throw support behind Gary Lineker after Match of the Day suspension

Ian Wright, Gary Neville and Richard Osman are just some of the celebrities who have come out in support of Gary Lineker

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Jermaine Jenas silent on Gary Lineker replacement rumours as Alex Scott rules herself out

Jermaine Jenas stayed focussed on his The One Show hosting duties this evening, as the former footballer remains the favourite to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day this weekend

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United great Gary Neville sends message to Ian Wright over Gary Lineker stance

Gary Lineker will not present Match of the Day until further notice amid an ongoing row with the BBC over impartiality rules.

Daily Record

Gary Lineker breaks silence on BBC controversy as Alan Shearer pulls out of Match of the Day appearance

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have also confirmed they will not appear on Saturday's show.

Football London

BBC Match of the Day - Who could be next presenter after Gary Lineker and Ian Wright decision

The BBC have announced that Gary Lineker will be stepping back from his role on Match of the Day until an agreement is reached over social media usage

The Texas Tribune

Conservative radio host Glenn Beck buys Roe v. Wade attorney Linda Coffee’s archive to highlight “bloody legacy”

Coffee, the last living member of the legal team that argued the landmark abortion case, put her archive up for auction. Beck bought it for $600,000. He says it will fit in with his “German eugenics” collection.

Wales Online

Who could replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day this weekend

Former England international Gary Lineker has hosted Match of the Day since 1999. This weekend however, the show will have a different presenter

Daily Mirror

'What was BBC thinking when it asked men of principle Lineker and Wright to shut up'

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright are men prepared to risk their space - so just what did the BBC think would happen when they tried to shut them up? This period now is about which side you are on, writes Darren Lewis

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