69 m. ago Who Mark Chapman supports and how he'll hide true feelings hosting Match of the Day

Mark Chapman was already set to share Match of the Day presenting duties next season and could possibly fill the vacant position of hosting coverage of the 2026 World Cup after Gary Lineker's exit

Politics

8 h. ago Chelsea Flower Show fans accused the BBC of turning it 'woke' after axing a veteran presenter and replacing him with two women

Joe Swift has been a part of the Royal Horticultural Society's event coverage for 24 years, co-anchoring with Monty Don.

Sport

10 h. ago Gary Lineker set for new job talks as TV return outlined next month after BBC exit

Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC after fronting his final Match of the Day on Sunday, but the veteran broadcaster is in discussions over a potential TV return

Politics

14 h. ago 'Another programme spoilt': Viewers react to Joe Swift's absence from BBC Chelsea Flower Show coverage

The BBC was accused by viewers of 'going woke ' after dropping veteran gardening presenter Joe Swift from this year's Chelsea Flower Show coverage - replacing him with two women.

Politics

17 h. ago Gary Lineker 'in talks over new TV job' which could see him return to screens NEXT MONTH after the BBC axed him

Gary Lineker is reportedly in talks with another broadcaster which could see the presenter return to TV next month, after he was axed by the BBC amid an antisemitism row.

Politics

19 h. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

Politics

21 h. ago Gary Lineker named the three biggest clubs in the world with Liverpool missing out

Ex-England striker and Premier League pundit Gary Lineker won't have had Liverpool supporters onside with his stance on who he believes are the biggest clubs in the world

Society

21 h. ago Gary Lineker snubbed Liverpool when naming the three biggest clubs in the world

Gary Lineker has always been happy to share his views when it comes to football, but one of those will leave many Liverpool supporters unhappy

Society

24 h. ago This goes beyond Gary Lineker. The BBC risks coming apart over the Gaza war | Jane Martinson

Mistakes have been made by both the star and the corporation. That shouldn’t compromise urgent coverage of the conflict When Gary Lineker bids farewell to the BBC on Sunday, his former bosses will be hoping for an end to their problems with headstrong stars harder than England football fans do at major tournaments. And, like England fans, they are sure to be disappointed.For Lineker was just the highest-profile example representing two existential challenges for the BBC: how to maintain its reputation for impartiality, and how to do so in a toxic and divisive age. Few issues are so difficult, or are being so badly handled by the BBC right now, as the Israel-Gaza conflict.Jane Martinson is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Events

24 h. ago Gary Lineker took huge financial hit after selling bachelor pad to buy £2.6m home with new wife

Gary Lineker has lived in a number of homes over the years, including a £2.1m bachelor pad which he sold at a loss to buy a £2.6m property with his second wife, Danielle Bux

Economics

25 h. ago Gary Lineker made £400k loss on bachelor pad to move into £2.6m mansion with new wife

Former England striker Gary Lineker has owned a number of properties over the years, including a suave bachelor pad, a five-bedroom family home, and a swanky £4m home in the affluent area of Barnes

Economics

37 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres teammate makes telling comment as transfer 'agreed' for Man United target

Viktor Gyokeres' future in Lisbon is still up in the air amid reported transfer interest from Manchester United and Arsenal

Events

45 h. ago Mikel Arteta reacts to Tottenham triumph with telling comment on Arsenal season

Tottenham ended a 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League on Wednesday, with fierce rivals Arsenal now having gone five years without lifting any silverware

Politics

66 h. ago Gary Lineker's football podcast is dropped by BBC Sounds after anti

Mr Lineker confirmed his departure from the BBC on Tuesday and 'apologised unreservedly' for sharing a social media post about Zionism with a rat emoji.

Politics

66 h. ago Gary Lineker’s football podcast to leave BBC Sounds after social media row

Lineker has apologised ‘unreservedly’ for the ‘hurt and upset caused’ after he shared a social media post about Zionism.

Politics

69 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne's telling 'future' comment and Guardiola tears sum up what Man City do best

Kevin De Bruyne's final words at the Etihad show why Manchester City are so good at knowing the right time to move on from their club legends.

Politics

69 h. ago Lorraine Kelly looks sombre on return to show and thanks guests for 'cheering her up' amid ITV cuts

Lorraine Kelly made her return to her ITV show this morning and despite failing to directly address her air time being halved, the star did make one telling comment to Eurovision's Remember Monday that confirmed how she is feeling.

Culture

2 d. ago Met Police assessing Gary Lineker rat emoji social media post

Match Of The Day host Lineker deleted controversial Instagram update about Zionism

Events

3 d. ago Chris Hughes' brother's telling comment as CBB star shares cosy JoJo Siwa reunion snaps

Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes has sent his followers into overdrive with his latest update after revealing he has been spending quality time with JoJo Siwa

Politics

3 d. ago JoJo Siwa says her 'heart is overflowing' as Chris Hughes shares very cosy reunion snaps

Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes has sent his followers into overdrive with his latest update after revealing he has been spending quality time with JoJo Siwa

Politics