The BBC has reached a deal with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker over his social media use following crisis talks. The corporation will independently review the social media guidelines relating to presenters such as Lineker and the former England footballer has agreed to return to the show he has been hosting for almost a quarter of a century this weekend.
He will host coverage of the FA Cup Quarter Final on Saturday, followed by Match of the Day, after a weekend of intense disruption. “Everyone recognises this has been a difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters and, most importantly, our audiences.
I apologise for this,” said BBC Director General Tim Davie. “The potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC’s social media guidance that was introduced in 2020 is recognised.
I want to get matters resolved and our sport content back on air.” Davie announced that the BBC will forge a review led by an independent expert on its social media guidance, with a particular focus on how it applies to freelancers outside news and current affairs such as Lineker.
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