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Gary Lineker reportedly returning to BBC after impartiality row

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13.03.2023 - 00:11

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Gary Lineker will reportedly return to the BBC next weekend to cover the FA cup. The 62-year-old is believed to be fronting the BBC's FA Cup coverage next Saturday following a row over his tweet criticising the government's immigration policy.

The long-term presenter of their flagship Match of the Day highlights show has been off air since Friday after the broadcaster found his tweet to be in breach of their impartiality regulations.The Mirror reports he is now said to have struck a deal with the broadcaster today, March 12, with the agreement reportedly being announcement tomorrow after tense talks amid an impartiality row.We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this breaking showbiz news story. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.

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