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Jul 18, 2021 · Tom O'Connor, the comedian, game show host and actor, has died aged 81, his family has said. O'Connor, a "unique comedian who was light years ahead of political correctness" died on Sunday morning in Buckinghamshire, his family confirmed via his agent.
Feb 23, 2023 · John Motson, the legendary BBC football commentator, has died aged 77, the broadcaster has said. Motson, popularly known as "Motty", had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, working with the broadcaster's flagship football highlights show, Match of the Day, since 1971.
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Oct 7, 2024 · Gary Lineker has addressed the speculation surrounding his future as the host of Match of the Day, after the BBC reportedly drafted an email confirming his departure.
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Alex Scott - Shortly after it was revealed that Lineker would not host Match of the Day on Friday, Scott posted a GIF of US politician Bernie Sanders saying: "Nah! Not me." The following morning, the former England international revealedshe would not present the BBC's Football Focus which was scheduled to air at 12pm on Saturday. Bargain Hunt appea...
Ian Wright - As with so many off-field issues, Wright was one of the first to react and set the precedent, pulling outof his punditry role on Match of the Day on Friday afternoon. Alan Shearer - One hour and 11 minutes after Wright announced he was stepping back, Shearer replicatedthe stand taken by his fellow former England international. Micah Ri...
On Friday evening, Steve Wilson revealedthat the commentary team scheduled to cover the Premier League matches set to be shown on Saturday's Match of the Day "have decided to step down from tomorrow night’s broadcast". Simon Brotherton, Conor McNamara and Steven Wyeth tweeted the same statement. Robyn Cowendoes not have a public Twitter account but...
Oct 26, 2024 · Gary Lineker, who has been a loyal servant to the BBC for many years, sees his contract with the corporation come to an end following the current Premier League season. His salary for the 2023/24 ...
Oct 6, 2024 · Gary Lineker's future as host of Match of the Day remains uncertain, with the presenter's BBC contract set to expire at the end of the season.
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Match of the Day (abbreviated to MOTD) is a football highlights programme, typically broadcast on BBC One on Saturday nights, during the Premier League season.
