Gary Lineker's BT Sport and BBC salaries explained after host has to pull out of coverage
dailystar.co.ukGary Lineker was forced to pull out of BT Sport’s coverage of Manchester City’s 2-1 win away at Paris St-Germain on Wednesday night due to a Covid scare.Lineker, who presents the broadcaster’s Champions League matches on a weekly basis, was replaced by Jake Humphrey after another member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.He wrote on Twitter: “Massively disappointed not to be on @btsport tonight for such a great game.
A late shout after a positive Covid test to an important member of our team.“Obeyed our strict social distancing guidelines, but it was decided to be ultra cautious & get tested before returning to work.”Lineker was unveiled as the face of BT Sport’s Champions League coverage back in 2015, along with a host of top pundits.
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