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Gary Lineker: How much is the Match of the Day presenter paid?

Lineker has been the BBC’s highest paid presenter for five years

The Independent UK

Fern Britton makes dramatic u-turn over Gary Lineker as she says BBC bosses are 'in the s***'

The This Morning legend backtracked over a previous tweet that highlighted presenters often having contractual impartiality

Daily Mirror

Football Focus and Final Score pulled off air after presenters boycott shows amid Gary Lineker fallout

Hosts Alex Scott and Jason Mohammad have joining several others including Alan Shearer and Ian Wright in boycotting the BBC over the row

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BBC's Football Focus cancelled as presenters pull out in solidarity with Gary Lineker

THE BBC has reportedly been forced to cancel another one of its football programmes after its presenters refused to go on air in solidarity with…

The National (Scotland)

Gogglebox fans fume after show ruins film by revealing major plot twist spoiler

Two of the telly addicts were discussing Netflix hit Fall - warning, spoilers ahead...

Daily Mirror

BBC sporting schedule hit by extra disruption as more presenters pull out

On Saturday morning, Alex Scott said she will not be hosting Football Focus as it ‘doesn’t feel right’.

The Independent UK

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Gary Lineker row – former DG Greg Dyke

Saturday’s Match Of The Day will go ahead without a presenter, pundits and several regular commentators amid an impartiality debate.

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Ian Wright to permanently quit Match of the Day if BBC sack Gary Lineker - "I am gone!"

Football legend Gary Lineker was forced to "step back" from presenting Match of the Day after daring to criticise the government's use of language towards migrants

Daily Mirror

BBC mutes football pundit after asylum row

LONDON: BBC television’s flagship football programme was in meltdown on Saturday after pundits and commentators refused to work in a show of support for presenter Gary Lineker, who was forced to “step back” after accusing the government of using Nazi-era rhetoric.

Bangkok Post

Every word of Ian Wright's powerful 90-second message of support for Gary Lineker

Ian Wright has spoken out in support of Gary Lineker as the fallout from BBC Match of the Day decision continues

Liverpool Echo

Why Jurgen Klopp, Sean Dyche and other managers will not be speaking on Match of the Day tonight

Gary Lineker will not host Match of the Day for the BBC's coverage of today's Premier League fixtures

Liverpool Echo

Alex Scott pulls out of Football Focus as BBC crisis over Gary Lineker deepens

Football Focus host Scott said it ‘doesn’t feel right’ to go ahead with the show while Jason Mohammad will not present Final Score

The Independent UK

BBC pull Football Focus show after Alex Scott stands down in Gary Lineker support

Football Focus will not be airing on the BBC on Saturday after presenter Alex Scott decided to pull out following the broadcaster's decision to suspend Gary Lineker

Irish Mirror

Football Focus and Final Score axed as BBC Radio 5 Live commentators also stand down

Football Focus will not be airing on the BBC on Saturday after presenter Alex Scott decided to pull out following the broadcaster's decision to suspend Gary Lineker

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Wales Online

BBC axes Football Focus as stars refuse to take part in Gary Lineker row

It comes after major changes to Match of the Day set to air on Saturday

Irish Mirror

Liam Neeson confirmed as first guest for RTE Late Late Show St Patrick's Day special

The Taken star will chat to Ryan on the show which falls on St Patrick's Day

Liverpool Echo

What time does MOTD start and who will present show after Gary Lineker decision

Gary Lineker will not host Match of the Day for the BBC's coverage of today's Premier League fixtures

The Independent UK

Joe Lycett reacts as Match of the Day presenters pull out over Gary Lineker BBC row

No presenter or pundits will appear on ‘Match of the Day’ this weekend

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Daily Mirror

Alex Scott PULLS OUT of Football Focus role amid Gary Lineker row as BBC cancel show

The former Arsenal star has held the role since 2021 after replacing Dan Walker but has now made a decision over Saturday’s show with the BBC forced to make scheduling changes amid their row with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror

Corrie spoilers for next week: Carla left for dead and chilling Justin threat for Daisy

Coronation Street spoilers reveal worrying times ahead, as two characters face danger on the ITV soap

The Independent UK

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Lineker row – former director-general

Greg Dyke spoke out before Saturday’s Match Of The Day goes ahead without a presenter, pundits and several regular commentators.

Bristol Post

Gogglebox 10th anniversary special will feature late Bristol legend Mary

Gogglebox's Mary Cook, from Bristol, passed away in 2021 aged 92 but some of her best bits will appear on the 90-minute special episode, which will look back on some of the show's funniest moments

Chronicle Live

Match of the Day to air without presenters or pundits after Gary Lineker fallout

BBC commentators will also 'step down' from tonight's edition, according to Steve Wilson.

Daily Mirror

Lord Sugar wades into Gary Lineker BBC row as he's embroiled in heated spat with Piers Morgan

Chris Packham and Piers Morgan are among a number of celebrities who have brought up Lord Sugar's name while accusing the BBC of hypocricy over its handling of the Gary Lineker situation

Nottingham Post

Kate Garraway shares daughter's cheeky response to 17th birthday gift

The GMB presenter shared the story on the breakfast programme

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