LBC callers react as Gary Lineker quits the BBC
May 19, 2025
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as posted by the channelGary Lineker is set to quit the BBC and will no longer present next year’s World Cup coverage following a row over allegations of anti-semitism.
The TV presenter, 64, came under criticism after he shared, then deleted, a post on his Instagram account from the group, Palestine Lobby, illustrated with a picture of a rat, titled: "Zionism explained in two minutes."
He promptly took the video down and "apologised unreservedly" for sharing the post.
Mr Lineker has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999, when he took over from Des Lynam, and announced he would be stepping down from the BBC last year.
BBC bosses reportedly considered his position 'untenable', and an official announcement is expected.
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