Gary Lineker’s Future At BBC In Doubt Amid Claims Bosses Are Drafting His Exit Announcement
deadline.comGary Lineker‘s future as the BBC‘s highest-paid presenter appears to be in doubt after the leak of an email purporting to be a draft announcement about his departure.
MailOnline said it had seen an email that suggested BBC chiefs, including director general Tim Davie, were drawing up a press notice about Lineker’s exit.
MailOnline said it was unable to confirm the authenticity of the email. The BBC is not confirming or denying its existence. The email purports to be from Alex Kay-Jelski, the BBC’s director of sport, and its contents suggest that Saturday will be Lineker’s last appearance on Match of the Day, the Premier League highlights show.
It reportedly features a comment from Davie, who describes Lineker as a “world-class presenter.” A BBC insider said Saturday is not Lineker’s final show and there are no imminent plans to announce his departure, though it is accepted he is in the final year of his deal.
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