EXCLUSIVE: The former Match of the Day host has revealed it’s unlikely he will ever want to work for the corporation again, as he’s two busy after joining a rival network
Gary Lineker has turned his back on the BBC for good. The former Match of the Day host reveals it’s unlikely he will ever want to work for the corporation again.
In a tell-all interview with the Daily Star, he admitted he wants to move on.
Gary said: “Would I work with the BBC again? I really don’t know. I’m not so sure.
“At the moment, I’m really excited about working with ITV and I’ve got a podcast business that I have to run.”
Gary ditched all work with the Beeb earlier this year after decades as one of its biggest stars.
Making a break has given him a new lease of life.
It has meant he gets to spend more time with family and he couldn’t be happier.
The star also celebrated a historic win over Ant and Dec at the National Television Awards on Wednesday by nabbing the TV Presenter gong — one they had won for the past 23 years.
He said: “I’m doing great. I’m enjoying having weekends off for the first time in my adult life, which has been great fun.”
Gary has been tuning in to watch Match of the Day since leaving.
Its new hosts Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have his seal of approval.
He said: “I’m still watching loads of football. I’m still doing the same thing.
“I have watched Match of the Day since I left, of course.
“I never miss it. I’ll always love it.”
Gary left the BBC in May after sparking anger with a post on social media.
Despite his exit being marred by controversy, he still looks back on his time there fondly.
He said: “I have so many great memories. I was there for such a long period.”
Since leaving the BBC, Gary has been swamped with big-money offers from rival networks.
While he is keen to tackle new formats, he has warned there’s no chance of him signing up for a reality show.
Talking about I’m A Celebrity, he said: “I think that’s highly unlikely.”
He added: “I don’t watch Strictly ever.”
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