This afternoon it has been confirmed that Gary Lineker will 'step back' from his hosting duties for BBC Match of the Day, after receiving criticism over a social media post in response to the Tory Government's new llegal Migration Bill.
The PA News Agency reports that a BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC has been in extensive discussions with Gary and his team in recent days. We have said that we consider his recent social media activity to be a breach of our guidelines.
"The BBC has decided that he will step back from presenting Match Of The Day until we’ve got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media. When it comes to leading our football and sports coverage, Gary is second to none.
