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'I never enjoyed presenting it': Gary Lineker gives shock Sports Personality of the Year snub - as he breaks his silence on exiting the show after 23 years

Gary Lineker has claimed he 'never really enjoyed' hosting Sports Personality of the Year as he broke his silence on his exit after 23 years. Speaking in front of a live audience for podcast The Rest is Football, Lineker said: 'Just to make it clear, what happened with Sports Personality of the Year is that it went to an independent …

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Inside Gary Lineker's 'unusual' friendship with his married ex-wife Danielle Bux: Exes speak 'three times a day' and go on holiday together eight years after her desire to have another child prompted

Daily Mail

Gary Lineker proved he is the friendliest of exes with his ex-wife Danielle Bux this week as the Match Of The Day host snubbed BBC Sports Personality Of The Year for a dinner together. Gary Lineker proved he is the friendliest of exes with his ex-wife Danielle Bux this week as the Match Of The Day host snubbed BBC Sports …

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1 week ago

Who is Kelly Cates? The Sky Sports presenter being lined up to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC is reportedly lining up Sky Sports’s Kelly Cates to …

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Kelly Cates ‘revealed’ as Match of the Day host after Gary Lineker’s BBC exit

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to reports, Kelly Cates will leave Sky Sports to join the BBC series, and …

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4 weeks ago

BBC will not replace Gary Lineker on Sports Personality as all-female presenting line-up announced

The Telegraph

Gary Lineker’s exit from the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year programme means it will have an all-female presenting line-up for the first time. Regardless of who wins, it’s sure to be a special evening celebrating sporting greatness and I can’t wait to attend my first in the job.” Balding, who anchored the BBC’s Olympics coverage, said: “It’s been a …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Rest Is... world domination? Gary Lineker’s podcast empire plots its next move

The Independent

Gary Lineker’s media empire is located just down the hallway from a room dedicated to “therapy puppies”, a litter of golden retrievers brought in to boost residents of the office block’s self-esteem. “All our backgrounds, Tony, Gary and myself,” says Goalhanger’s managing director and co-founder Jack Davenport, “we all came from old school broadcasters.” That trio – rounded out by …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Gary Lineker accused of ‘shameful contempt for women’ after support for anti-Israel article

The Telegraph

Gary Lineker has been accused of “shameful contempt for women” after expressing support for an article attacking Israel in the Guardian newspaper. Lineker posted “This” on X alongside an article by sports writer Jonathan Liew headlined ‘Sport may be a blunt tool of social change, but it’s time to take a stand against Israel’. In response to the Guardian link …

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1 month ago

Jermaine Jenas's wife opens up about 'incredibly difficult' few months since sacked BBC star's sexting scandal and says their children have been her focus

Daily Mail

Jermaine Jenas's wife has admitted the past few months have been 'incredibly difficult' after her BBC star husband was sacked amid a sexting scandal. Jermaine Jenas, 41, was sacked by the BBC, where he worked on Match Of The Day and The One Show, earlier this year after sending explicit texts to two female employees The One Show host, pictured …

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1 month ago

Man United chiefs are impressed with two key traits of new boss Ruben Amorim after positive first week at Old Trafford... while surprise new contender emerges in race to replace Gary Lineker on Match

Daily Mail

New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has already impressed officials at Old Trafford – despite the fact he is yet to take charge of a game. New Man United head coach Ruben Amorim has already impressed officials at Old Trafford The boss arrived in Manchester at the start of the international break, succeeding Erik ten Hag Ruud van Nistelrooy …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Reader Matt Allenby suggested: “Surely it’s a job for one of his …

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Former England striker Gary Lineker, pictured before the 2022 FA Cup semifinal between Manchester City and Liverpool, is stepping down from his role on the BBC's flagship soccer show Match of the Day. The BBC said Lineker — the broadcaster's highest-paid presenter, earning an annual salary of 1.35 million pounds — would remain at the corporation after both parties "agreed …

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Former England striker Gary Lineker, pictured before the 2022 FA Cup semifinal between Manchester City and Liverpool, is stepping down from his role on the BBC's flagship soccer show Match of the Day. The BBC said Lineker — the broadcaster's highest-paid presenter, earning an annual salary of 1.35 million pounds — would remain at the corporation after both parties "agreed …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The new mother vying for the MOTD hot seat: Sports reporter Kelly Somers, 33, who has welcomed first child with fiance and won rave reviews for work at Euros, goes head-to-head with Mark Chapman for j

Daily Mail

As the race to find the new Gary Lineker for Match of the Day heats up, bookies favourite Mark Chapman has reportedly sparked a row by refusing to share the job with broadcast veteran and new mother Kelly Somers. Kelly Somers, 33, is among the frontrunners to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day She is reported to have …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Fresh row at the BBC as Mark Chapman 'refuses to share Match of the Day job with female co-presenter' after Gary Lineker's decision to leave the show at the end of the season

Daily Mail

The BBC have reportedly delved into further drama amid plans to share the Match of the Day role among multiple presenters following Gary Lineker's exit. Gary Lineker has quit Match of the Day after 26 years with the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman is a front-runner to take over from Lineker However, reports …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Who do YOU want to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? MailOnline readers give their verdict in our poll - and there's an overwhelming favourite

Daily Mail

MailOnline readers have given their verdict on who they want to replace Gary Lineker on the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day - and there is a clear frontrunner. The favourites to replace Gary Lineker - who is leaving Match of the Day at the end of the season - have been revealed Match of the Day 2 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Inside Gary Lineker's lucrative podcast empire that will keep paying star after his Match of the Day exit - as experts reveal says he'll also cash in from bumper BBC deal

Daily Mail

Gary Lineker is quitting as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the season, but he is likely to continue enjoying a bumper pay day, despite walking away from a reported salary of £1.35million. Gary Lineker is quitting as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the season, but he is likely to continue enjoying a …

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Gary Lineker breaks social media silence on shock announcement he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season

Daily Mail

Gary Lineker has spoken on social media for the first time about the shock news that he will be leaving Match of the Day at the culmination of the 2024-25 season. Gary Lineker has spoken on social media about leaving Match of the Day for the first time since it was announced The former England striker first started presenting the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dumping Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret

The Independent

Watching the flagship BBC News at 10 programme on Monday night, you might have been forgiven for thinking all was well in the world – that Gaza was no longer a killing field, that Ukraine was safe from Putin, that the planet had started to cool down. Indeed, after he comprehensively outflanked the BBC’s director general last March, when his …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Gary Lineker can buy his own leaving present!' BBC presenter says staff 'won't be having a whip round' in swipe at star's £1.3m salary after he was axed as host of Match of the Day

Daily Mail

A BBC presenter has delivered a withering parting shot to Gary Lineker after his departure from Match of the Day was confirmed. BBC Politics Live presenter Adam Fleming didn't hold back as he tore into Gary Lineker's salary Lineker is one of the BBC's highest paid stars, earning up to £1.35million last year from his presenting duties Fleming asked the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The exit of Jermaine Jenas, for rather different reasons, removes one possible …

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Match of the Day 'could be presented by revolving cast of three female hosts and Mark Chapman', as favourite to succeed Gary Lineker 'voices concerns about taking the job'

Daily Mail

Lineker will leave his role as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the season The BBC are reportedly contemplating having a revolving cast of presenters for Match of the Day, instead of replacing Gary Lineker with a sole candidate. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Lineker would leave the flagship football show at the end of the …

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What next for Match of the Day? How axing Gary Lineker paves way for new BBC Sport supremo Alex Kay-Jelski to cuts costs and overhaul show for 'younger audience' as Alex Scott and Gabby Logan lead rac

Daily Mail

Gary Lineker's axing from Match of the Day follows claims the boss of BBC Sport is seeking to 'freshen up' the show to appeal to a younger audience - as Gabby Logan and Alex Scott lead a female-dominated list of rivals vying to replace him. Kay-Jelski was also said to be frustrated by Lineker's outspoken political views and foul language …

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ROBERT HARDMAN: Now that the gag has been removed from Gary Lineker's mouth, he'll be able to let us know what he really thinks. Shame it will be so predictable...

Daily Mail

Whatever your opinion on Gary Lineker – and he has done his best, over the years, to ensure that most of us have one – there is no question that his impending departure from the BBC represents a broadcasting landmark. ‘History will look back very favourably on these people,’ he declared solemnly in 2022, giving the Lineker blessing to the …

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Match of the Day and BBC will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual

The Independent

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'I never enjoyed presenting it': Gary Lineker gives shock Sports Personality of the Year snub - as he breaks his silence on exiting the show after 23 years

Inside Gary Lineker's 'unusual' friendship with his married ex-wife Danielle Bux: Exes speak 'three times a day' and go on holiday together eight years after her desire to have another child prompted

Who is Kelly Cates? The Sky Sports presenter being lined up to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

Kelly Cates ‘revealed’ as Match of the Day host after Gary Lineker’s BBC exit

BBC will not replace Gary Lineker on Sports Personality as all-female presenting line-up announced

The Rest Is... world domination? Gary Lineker’s podcast empire plots its next move

Gary Lineker accused of ‘shameful contempt for women’ after support for anti-Israel article

Jermaine Jenas's wife opens up about 'incredibly difficult' few months since sacked BBC star's sexting scandal and says their children have been her focus

Man United chiefs are impressed with two key traits of new boss Ruben Amorim after positive first week at Old Trafford... while surprise new contender emerges in race to replace Gary Lineker on Match

Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

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The new mother vying for the MOTD hot seat: Sports reporter Kelly Somers, 33, who has welcomed first child with fiance and won rave reviews for work at Euros, goes head-to-head with Mark Chapman for j

Fresh row at the BBC as Mark Chapman 'refuses to share Match of the Day job with female co-presenter' after Gary Lineker's decision to leave the show at the end of the season

Who do YOU want to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? MailOnline readers give their verdict in our poll - and there's an overwhelming favourite

Inside Gary Lineker's lucrative podcast empire that will keep paying star after his Match of the Day exit - as experts reveal says he'll also cash in from bumper BBC deal

Gary Lineker breaks social media silence on shock announcement he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season

Dumping Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret

'Gary Lineker can buy his own leaving present!' BBC presenter says staff 'won't be having a whip round' in swipe at star's £1.3m salary after he was axed as host of Match of the Day

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable

Match of the Day 'could be presented by revolving cast of three female hosts and Mark Chapman', as favourite to succeed Gary Lineker 'voices concerns about taking the job'

What next for Match of the Day? How axing Gary Lineker paves way for new BBC Sport supremo Alex Kay-Jelski to cuts costs and overhaul show for 'younger audience' as Alex Scott and Gabby Logan lead rac

ROBERT HARDMAN: Now that the gag has been removed from Gary Lineker's mouth, he'll be able to let us know what he really thinks. Shame it will be so predictable...

Match of the Day and BBC will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual