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Gary Lineker must be impartial as he hosts ‘important’ show, says ex-BBC boss - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Germany
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
28.03.2023 / 16:55

Gary Lineker must be impartial as he hosts ‘important’ show, says ex-BBC boss

A former BBC boss has said presenters like Gary Lineker who are “inextricably bound up with an important BBC programme” should have to abide by impartiality rules.

Why Gary Lineker did not present Match of the Day on Saturday night following BBC apology - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
19.03.2023 / 11:13

Why Gary Lineker did not present Match of the Day on Saturday night following BBC apology

Gary Lineker has explained why he didn't present Match of the Day on Saturday night, despite being back on BBC screens following the controversy that saw him temporarily step back from his role.

Fans ask if Gary Lineker is 'ok' as they spot change during Match of the Day - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester - Germany - city Leicester
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.03.2023 / 23:43

Fans ask if Gary Lineker is 'ok' as they spot change during Match of the Day

Gary Lineker agreed it was "good to be back" on the BBC to present Manchester City's FA Cup tie against Burnley on Match of the Day Live after stepping back from presenting last weekend in a controversial row over broadcaster's impartiality rules. The former England and Leicester City footballer came under fire for comparing the language used by the government in their asylum plans to 'that used by Germany in the 30s' in a tweet.

Gary Lineker says 'great to be here' as he makes BBC return to cover football - www.ok.co.uk - Manchester - Germany
ok.co.uk
18.03.2023 / 22:55

Gary Lineker says 'great to be here' as he makes BBC return to cover football

Gary Lineker has shared a picture of himself in a BBC studio ahead of returning to present live coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley.The presenter, 62, was taken off air last week by the corporation for a tweet comparing the language used to launch a new Government asylum seeker policy with 1930s Germany in a row over impartiality. Taking to Twitter on Saturday (18 March), the broadcaster shared a photo of himself at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer address Match of the Day controversy ahead of Man City v Burnley - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester - Germany - city Leicester
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.03.2023 / 21:23

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer address Match of the Day controversy ahead of Man City v Burnley

Gary Lineker admitted he was 'glad to be back' on the BBC to present Manchester City''s FA Cup tie against Burnley, after controversially being told to step back from presenting Match of the Day last weekend.

Gary Lineker to return to BBC for the first time since impartiality row - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - Manchester - Germany
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.03.2023 / 12:59

Gary Lineker to return to BBC for the first time since impartiality row

Gary Lineker will return to our TV screens later following a row which left the BBC's sport coverage in disarray. The former England international had to 'step back' from off his Match of the Day presenting duties after taking to social media to hit out at Government plans to stop small boats making the journey to Britain.

Gary Lineker calls out Elon Musk after family abused on Twitter during BBC row - www.msn.com - Germany
msn.com
14.03.2023 / 21:39

Gary Lineker calls out Elon Musk after family abused on Twitter during BBC row

Gary Lineker’s son has spoken out after facing relentless abuse on Twitter following his father’s public fallout with BBC over small boat tweets. George Lineker shared a screenshot of someone telling him he should be “burned at the stake” for supporting his dad when the Match of the Day (MOTD) presenter was briefly suspended from the BBC. Commenting on the abuse, George wrote: “Social media’s mad isn’t it.

“Ambiguity” To Blame For BBC Gary Lineker Row, Says Ofcom Boss - deadline.com - Britain - Germany
deadline.com
14.03.2023 / 15:03

“Ambiguity” To Blame For BBC Gary Lineker Row, Says Ofcom Boss

“Ambiguity” around social media guidelines was to blame for the BBC Gary Lineker scandal, according to Ofcom boss Melanie Dawes, who was challenged on the “creeping politicization” of UK TV news during a committee hearing this morning.

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, makes no apology and tweets about small boats again - www.msn.com - Germany
msn.com
14.03.2023 / 11:43

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, makes no apology and tweets about small boats again

will return to his Match of the Day presenting duties after the BBC apologised for suspending him in an impartiality row that has rocked the corporation. Lineker got to keep his job but made no apology for his tweet comparing the language used to launch a small boats asylum policy with that used in 1930s Germany – and tweeted again about the plight of refugees within minutes of being reinstated.

Gary Lineker to return to Match Of The Day as BBC boss Tim Davie apologises - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
13.03.2023 / 14:01

Gary Lineker to return to Match Of The Day as BBC boss Tim Davie apologises

Gary Lineker will be returning to the BBC after it was announced the host would "step back" from hosting the weekly football highlights programme, Match of the Day. BBC Director-General Tim Davie has apologised after Gary, 62, was told to step back from presenting Match Of The Day in a row over impartiality and said he will return to hosting coverage this weekend.

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day this weekend after BBC impartiality row - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Germany
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.03.2023 / 13:35

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day this weekend after BBC impartiality row

Gary Lineker is set to return to BBC Match of the Day this weekend following a row over impartiality.

Gary Lineker to Return to BBC Presenting Duties, Broadcaster to Conduct Social Media Review - variety.com
variety.com
13.03.2023 / 13:27

Gary Lineker to Return to BBC Presenting Duties, Broadcaster to Conduct Social Media Review

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Football commentator Gary Lineker is set to return to hosting duties on the BBC this weekend after being pulled off air due to comments about the U.K.’s refugee policy that were deemed to have breached the broadcaster’s impartiality policy. In a statement on Monday morning, the BBC revealed that it will conduct a review of its social media guidance “with a particular focus on how it applies to freelancers outside news and current affairs,” which is the category for star talent such as Lineker. The “Match of the Day” host said in a comment: “I am glad that we have found a way forward. I support this review and look forward to getting back on air.”

Gary Lineker reportedly returning to BBC after impartiality row - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Scotland - Beyond
dailyrecord.co.uk
13.03.2023 / 00:11

Gary Lineker reportedly returning to BBC after impartiality row

Gary Lineker will reportedly return to the BBC next weekend to cover the FA cup.

Self Esteem backs Gary Lineker amid BBC row by wearing “Free Gary” t-shirt at London gig - www.nme.com - Britain - London - Germany
nme.com
12.03.2023 / 17:43

Self Esteem backs Gary Lineker amid BBC row by wearing “Free Gary” t-shirt at London gig

Self Esteem showed her support for Gary Lineker last night (March 11) by wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “Free Gary” at her Eventim Apollo show in London.The singer-songwriter – real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor – shared on Twitter an image of herself sporting the tee at the show, writing “Solidarity” and tagging the BBC Sport presenter.She has followed in the footsteps of Fatboy Slim, who on Friday (March 10) displayed Lineker’s face on a video screen behind him. The move was met by huge cheers from fans who were watching the DJ perform in Manchester.It comes amid a row between the BBC and Lineker after the latter on Tuesday (March 7) called the government’s controversial plan to ban people arriving in the UK illegally from ever claiming asylum an “immeasurably cruel”.

Gary Lineker 'won't ever back down' in BBC row as 'proud' family support him - www.ok.co.uk - Germany
ok.co.uk
12.03.2023 / 13:31

Gary Lineker 'won't ever back down' in BBC row as 'proud' family support him

The BBC has recently descended into chaos after Gary Lineker was forced to step back from hosting Match of the Day following a row over impartiality. The footballer-turned-pundit, 62, was accused of breaching the BBC's impartiality rules after he posted a tweet comparing the language used to launch a new Government asylum policy with that of 1930s Germany.

Jeremy Clarkson has his say on Gary Lineker BBC row after Piers Morgan comment - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.03.2023 / 22:51

Jeremy Clarkson has his say on Gary Lineker BBC row after Piers Morgan comment

Jeremy Clarkson has had his say on the Match of The Day drama as the BBC forced Gary Linker off air from the show this weekend.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks out on Gary Lineker row as BBC shows thrown into disarray - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - Germany
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.03.2023 / 22:25

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks out on Gary Lineker row as BBC shows thrown into disarray

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has spoken out after Gary Lineker was dropped from his role on Match of the Day. The row broke out earlier this week after the former England striker took to social media to hit out at Government plans to stop small boats making the journey to Britain.

Wayne Lineker weighs in on Gary Lineker BBC row as he's branded 'shameless' - www.msn.com
msn.com
11.03.2023 / 21:51

Wayne Lineker weighs in on Gary Lineker BBC row as he's branded 'shameless'

READ MORE: BBC’s Lineker MOTD crisis live as stars mutiny in support and show to air with no presenterWayne added: "I'm gonna go with 'no comment on this one guys. "One angry fan wrote: "Ah Wayne, thought you were better than this. Be grateful you live comfortably and will never have to make a journey like this.

BBC in chaos and apologises as sports shows are pulled amid Gary Lineker row - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
11.03.2023 / 20:17

BBC in chaos and apologises as sports shows are pulled amid Gary Lineker row

The BBC has apologised after it was forced to pull several sports programmes following a boycott by presenters and pundits in support of Gary Lineker.The broadcaster said it would air only “limited sport programming” over the weekend and was “working hard to resolve the situation”. It comes after Lineker was told to step back from hosting the Saturday edition of the football highlights programme in a row over impartiality.

Football Focus and Final Score AXED with Radio 5 Live in disarray amid Gary Lineker BBC row - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Germany
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.03.2023 / 17:01

Football Focus and Final Score AXED with Radio 5 Live in disarray amid Gary Lineker BBC row

Football Focus and Final Score have been axed from today's BBC schedule as presenters are continuing to pull out in solidarity with Gary Lineker. BBC Radio 5 Live Sport has also suffered as contributors refused to go on the air.

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