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Contestants revealed for Gary Lineker’s new celebrity game show

New series is described as a mix of ‘I’m a Celebrity’ and ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker defends speaking up on Gaza in NTA win

GARY Lineker doubled down on using social media to speak out on Gaza after picking up the best presenter prize at the National Television Awards

The National (Scotland)

Mark Chapman opens with quip as Match of the Day begins life after Gary Lineker

Chapman is one of three new presenters on the BBC’s Saturday night highlights show after Lineker left the programme

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Warmth and passion: Chappers ushers in new era for Match of the Day

BBC’s top sports programme in safe hands with Mark Chapman, along with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker named BBC’s highest earner for the final time. See the full top 10

Former Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has topped the list of the BBC’s highest-earning on-air talent for the eighth consecutive year and…

The National (Scotland)

Women's Euro 2025: Who are the BBC presenters, pundits and commentators?

BBC Sport will cover 16 matches live on TV and has assembled a star-studded line-up

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Club World Cup: Who are the DAZN presenters, pundits and commentators?

We now know more about who’ll be guiding us through the revamped Club World Cup this summer

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Gary Lineker bids teary goodbye to ‘utterly joyous’ Match Of The Day

He has headed up Match Of The Day since 1999, when he took over from Des Lynam.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker bids tearful goodbye to Match Of The Day as he thanks fans for 'love and support' - watch

In his final message, Lineker said: ‘It’s been an absolute privilege to host Match Of The Day for a quarter of a century. It’s been utterly joyous.’

Evening Standard

‘It wasn’t meant to end this way’: Lineker signs off from Match of the Day

Presenter bids farewell to famous football highlights show as final whistle blows on his career with BBC

The Guardian - UK

From presenting in his pants to a pornography prank: Gary Lineker’s finest Match of the Day moments

As the ex-footballer and politically outspoken pundit presents his last Match of the Day, we look back at his high points – not least the day he did the show in his undies

The Guardian - UK

Virgil Van Dijk and Pep Guardiola lead Gary Lineker tributes after final Match of the Day

The presenter’s final outing on Match of the Day also marked the end of his 26 years with the BBC

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to present last Match Of The Day as he exits BBC

The former England striker has headed the football programme since 1999 where he presents highlights from the day’s Premier League matches.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker's Instagram Post Explained: Why The Social Media Post Ended His 30-year Career

Gary Lineker is departing BBC early after social media post causes controversy, raising questions about personal opinions and professional impartiality.

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Gary Lineker apologises for ‘genuine mistake’ as BBC confirms early exit

Downing Street said Lineker had made a ‘significant contribution’ to the BBC but it was important the broadcaster upholds the ‘highest standards’.

The Independent UK

Voices: Gary Lineker’s become too big for his boots – and it was time to go

COMMENT: He is a footballing icon and an articulate and passionate presenter, writes Gemma Abbott – but as Lineker blurred the lines between advocacy and impartiality, the BBC’s integrity suffered. His departure was inevitable

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekend's MOTD as TV star issues video statement amid Zionism tweet storm

‘Gary has acknowledged the mistake he made. Accordingly, we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season,’ says BBC director general Tim Davie

Evening Standard

Everything you need to know about Gary Lineker and why he is leaving Match of The Day

BBC’s highest-paid star set to leave show after 25 years as lead football anchor

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Gary Lineker on why he thinks BBC wanted him to quit MOTD

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The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker claims BBC cares more about appeasing haters than fans

Gary Lineker has said he thinks the BBC "tries to appease the people that hate the BBC ... rather than worry about the people that love the…

Evening Standard

The BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker

The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker: ‘I think BBC wanted me to leave Match Of The Day’

The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage

Evening Standard

BBC's Jonathan Pearce spared driving ban over football sacking fear

Magistrates spared BBC’s Jonathan Pearce a driving ban over fears he would be sacked and lose his home

FourFourTwo

‘I take it as a compliment that I’ve got three replacements, but it’s down to the fact it’s a massive commitment. They’re top presenters and will do a great job’ Gary Lineker offers his verdict on the broadcasters stepping into his Match of the Day shoes

Gary Lineker has given his backing to the trio stepping into his shoes at Match of the Day in an exclusive interview

FourFourTwo

‘It felt like the right time to leave Match of the Day, but I liked the idea of finishing at a tournament – mainly as I want my last words to be “England have won the World Cup”’ Gary Lineker reveals why he’s staying with the BBC for one more year

Gary Lineker explains in an exclusive interview why he still has one last dream as a broadcaster

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