Gary Lineker quits another major BBC job just one day after Match of the Day exit
ok.co.ukGary Lineker has decided to depart from his presenting duties at Sports Personality Of The Year (SPOTY), as confirmed by the BBC today (Wednesday, November 13).
Last year's event, which he hosted alongside famed faces such as retired Lionesses defender Alex Scott, and fellow TV icons Gabby Logan and Clare Balding, will now be the the football legend's final SPOTY hosting gig.The exit follows the news that the respected broadcaster will be bowing out from Match Of The Day (MOTD) when the current Premier League season draws to a close.
However, Gary's fans won't miss him for long as he's reportedly set to stay with the BBBC following an agreed contract extension until the 2026 World Cup.
He is still lined up to lead the BBC Sport coverage of the FA Cup for the 2025-26 season and carry on hosting the Match Of The Day: Top 10 podcast on BBC Sounds, which will also feature The Rest Is Football podcast by Gary's Goalhanger Podcasts, dropping a fresh episode weekly on the platform.
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