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Gary Lineker on life after the BBC: I’m not treading on so many eggshells

Gary Lineker on life after the BBC: I’m not treading on so many eggshells

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Lineker stepped down as the presenter of Match Of The Day after 26 years in May last year.

Match of the Day: Mark Chapman makes quip as show starts life after Gary Lineker

Match of the Day: Mark Chapman makes quip as show starts life after Gary Lineker

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Chapman is one of three new presenters on the BBC’s Saturday night highlights show after Lineker left the programme.

Gary Lineker expected to announce early BBC exit before 2026 World Cup – report

Gary Lineker expected to announce early BBC exit before 2026 World Cup – report

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The 64-year-old has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999.

Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman named as new Match Of The Day hosts

Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman named as new Match Of The Day hosts

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Former England striker Gary Lineker will step back from the show at the end of the current season.

Gary Lineker tops BBC pay list with €1.6m salary

Gary Lineker tops BBC pay list with €1.6m salary

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Gary Lineker tops the BBC's pay list with a salary of £1.35 million

Ian Wright to leave Match of the Day at end of season

Ian Wright to leave Match of the Day at end of season

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

The 60-year-old first appeared on the show during his playing career.