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Ian Wright recalls ‘worrying’ moment Laura Woods collapsed on air

The pundit was on hand to help catch Woods after she stumbled on air during coverage of the Lionesses against Ghana after falling ill

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Harry's Dolce Vita tiramisu recipe: How to make Ian Wright's favourite pudding

Wrighty said the tiramisu at Harry’s is the best in London, and who are we to argue?

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Ian Wright's TikTok tiramisu: how good is Harry's Dolce Vita really?

Ian Wright claims this is the best tiramisu in London. Is he right? Josh Barrie and David Ellis give it the taste test

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Sara Cox leads tributes to Steve Wright with emotional message on BBC Radio 2

Cox told listeners during her slot on BBC Radio 2 that her fellow DJs were ‘absolutely shattered’.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2024

Footballers on film: the soccer stars who’ve tackled acting, from Ian Wright to David Beckham

Forget management or punditry: once their professional days are over, there are few things footballers love more than making (sometimes acclaimed, but more often ill-advised) forays into acting. As Ian Wright appears in Netflix’s ‘The Kitchen’, Katie Rosseinsky looks back at some memorable performances from players

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

Gary Lineker: ‘Match of the Day saga was surreal … I just want compassion’

Reflecting on his BBC ‘furore’, the presenter opens up to Sid Lowe about refugees, tweeting politics and Alan Shearer making him cry in a taxi

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

‘We all want to be Steve McQueen’: Gary Lineker on his MotD style, baggy jeans and who’ll win the league

As the presenter of Match of the Day, Lineker is renowned for his footballing insight and sharp dressing. He talks about wardrobe choices, being tempted to wear white trousers – and why he’d probably send that tweet again

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

Gary Lineker says BBC ‘told him’ to step back from Match Of The Day – reports

Pundit and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright said he would boycott the show in solidarity with Lineker.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Ian Wright says he won't be doing Match of the Day tomorrow in 'solidarity' with Gary Lineker

It comes after the BBC announced that Gary Lineker would be taking a 'step back' from his usual hosting duties

Chronicle Live · Mar 10, 2023

Ian Wright will not appear on Match Of The Day in 'solidarity' with Gary Lineker

Lineker has been embroiled in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new Government asylum policy with 1930s Germany

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023