Gary Lineker News

Gary Lineker has already turned down Celebrity Big Brother
12 December 2024

Gary Lineker rejects Celebrity Big Brother offer with outrageous 'demand'

Gary Lineker turned down Celebrity Big Brother by demanding a 50 million fee.
Eamonn Holmes doesn't think Match of the Day needs a youngest host
13 November 2024

Eamonn Holmes claims BBC is 'wasting their time' looking for younger Match of the Day host

Eamonn Holmes has claimed the BBC would be wasting their time getting a younger host...
Gary Lineker will be 'hugely missed' on Match of the Day
12 November 2024

BBC says Gary Lineker will be 'hugely missed' after Match of the Day exit

The BBC says Gary Lineker will be hugely missed on Match of the Day.
Gary Lineker is stepping down from his role
11 November 2024

Gary Lineker 'to step down as Match of the Day host'

Gary Lineker plans to leave Match of the Day at the end of the season.
Gary Lineker's nephew 'crushed to death by falling tree trunk'
1 October 2024

Gary Lineker's nephew 'crushed to death by falling tree trunk'

Gary Linekers tree surgeon nephew Jonty Parkinson was crushed to death by falling trunk.
Des Lynam understands why Gary Lineker's Match of the Day earnings are questioned
13 August 2024

Des Lynam can understand criticism of Gary Lineker's Match of the Day salary

Des Lynam admits that it is hard to justify Gary Linekers Match of the Day salary.
Former ‘Match of the Day’ co-host Alan Hansen has been released from hospital
23 June 2024

Alan Hansen released from hospital

Former Match of the Day co-host Alan Hansen has been released from hospital.
Gary Lineker has a theory about ITV axing Sitting on a Fortune
27 December 2023

Gary Lineker claims Sitting on a Fortune was axed as too many people won cash prizes

Gary Lineker thinks Sitting on a Fortune was axed by ITV as the quiz had too many winners.
Carol Vorderman is leaving BBC Radio Wales amid new social media rules
9 November 2023

Carol Vorderman quits BBC over new social media rules

Carol Vorderman is leaving BBC Wales Radio over new social media guidelines.
New rules granting BBC stars the freedom to post on social media about political issues have been hailed a victory for ‘presenter power‘
29 September 2023

BBC issues new social media rules for top stars: ‘It’s a victory for presenter power!’

New rules granting BBC stars the freedom to post on social media about political...
Huw Edwards is wary about what he posts on social media in case it ruins his career
29 June 2023

Huw Edwards' social media fear

Huw Edwards is wary about what he posts on social media in case it ruins his career.
Gary Lineker is terrible at quizzes
12 June 2023

I'm terrible at games and quiz shows, says Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker is terrible at games and quizzes.
Gary Lineker clashed with Richard Madeley during interview over his political tweets
23 May 2023

Gary Lineker clashes with Richard Madeley during interview over political tweets

Gary Lineker insisted he tries to use his platform for good as he clashed with Richard Madeley...
Elon Musk plans to change the BBC's Twitter label
12 April 2023

Elon Musk pledges to change BBC's Twitter label

Elon Musk plans to change the BBCs Twitter label of government-funded media.
Gary Lineker thought he had hosted his last Match of the Day after he was asked to step back from the show in a row over impartiality last month
6 April 2023

Gary Lineker insists refugee policy tweet was 'factually accurate'

Gary Lineker thought he had hosted his last Match of the Day after he was asked to step back from the...
Gary Lineker has returned to his TV work
20 March 2023

'Good to be here': Gary Lineker returns to BBC hosting duties

Gary Lineker declared it was good to be here as he returned to his presenting duties for the BBCs football...
Lucien Laviscount dropped an F-bomb on the Oscars red carpet
13 March 2023

Lucien Laviscount drops f-bomb and flashes middle finger on Oscars red carpet

Lucien Laviscount dropped an f-bomb and flashed his middle finger in a sweary rant on the Oscars...
Gary Lineker will reportedly be back on the BBC next weekend
13 March 2023

Gary Lineker 'to return to BBC' after impartiality row

Gary Lineker will reportedly return to the BBC next weekend after a deal was struck to get him back on air.
Gary Lineker's colleagues are standing by him
11 March 2023

Match of the Day will air without presenters, pundits, or commentators

Match of the Day will air without presenters, pundits, or commentators on Saturday 11.03.23 night.
Gary Lineker sent off by BBC
10 March 2023

Gary Lineker to 'step back' from presenting Match of the Day after Nazi comments, BBC says

Gary Lineker is to step back from presenting Match of the Day for the foreseeable...
Gary Lineker has led tributes to legendary football commentator John Motson
23 February 2023

Gary Lineker leads John Motson tributes after commentator dies in his sleep

Gary Lineker has led tributes to legendary football commentator John Motson, who passed away in...
Gary Lineker is hoping two gay Premier League footballers come out in time for the World Cup
14 October 2022

Gary Lineker urges two gay Premier League players to come out at World Cup

Gary Lineker is hoping two gay Premier League players will choose to come out during the 2022...
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal in the game against England in the 1986 World Cup
14 October 2022

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' football up for sale

The ball from Englands 1986 World Cup defeat to Argentina is being put up for sale for 3 million.
Gary Lineker rejected the chance to join Good Morning Britain
29 April 2022

Gary Lineker 'turned down Good Morning Britain'

Gary Lineker is said to have rejected the chance to join Good Morning Britain.