Gary Lineker returns:BBC's apology as he responds

Gary Lineker has been reinstated by the BBC.

A joint statement is expected.

Also the BBC are also set to issue an apology.

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Football coverage on BBC TV were a failure over the weekend as pundits, presenters and reporters – including Alan Shearer, Ian Wright and Alex Scott – walked out in solidarity with Gary Lineker.

Match of the Day aired for just 20 minutes on Saturday without accompanying commentary or analysis from presenters

Sunday’s edition followed was the same and only lasted 15 minutes.

Bit silly

Labour’s Johnathan Ashworth might look a bit silly now?

Thus morning he said: “I definitely would not have endorsed the language that Gary Lineker used in that tweet and I don’t think anybody is defending that tweet”

Labours Jonathan Ashworth: "I definitely would not have endorsed the language that Gary Lineker used in that tweet and I don't think anybody is defending that tweet"

erm… lots of people are. #GMB pic.twitter.com/RoWFln1dTv
— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) March 13, 2023

Gary said: “I am glad that we have found a way forward. I support this review and look forward to getting back on air.”

Gary Lineker:

“I am glad that we have found a way forward. I support this review and look forward to getting back on air.”
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) March 13, 2023

After a surreal few days, I’m delighted that we have navigated a way through this. I want to thank you all for the incredible support, particularly my colleagues at BBC Sport, for the remarkable show of solidarity. Football is a team game but their backing was overwhelming. 1/4
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

I have been presenting sport on the BBC for almost 3 decades and am immeasurably proud to work with the best and fairest broadcaster in the world. I cannot wait to get back in the MOTD chair on Saturday. 2/4
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

A final thought: however difficult the last few days have been, it simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home from persecution or war to seek refuge in a land far away. It’s heartwarming to have seen the empathy towards their plight from so many of you. 3/4
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

We remain a country of predominantly tolerant, welcoming and generous people. Thank you. ❤️ 4/4
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

Reactions

BBC apologised on Gary Lineker, because they were wrong.
— John🦋🇺🇦 (@JohnatUtd) March 13, 2023

Gary Lineker 1 – 0 Tories
— . (@uptheluton) March 13, 2023

I’m watching this space – looks like he’s keeping his job AND getting an apology! Happy days 🎉
— ᗷᖇIGᕼTY (@Ms_Brighty) March 13, 2023

@stevewraith @geordiedentist @penman_stewart @NCSL1892 it’s a great Day for free Speech welcome back Gary Lineker 5 BBC 0 and he can tweet whatever he wants 👍👍👍👍
— Bryan (@NufcBryan) March 13, 2023

In other news Mikey – BBC have apologised to Gary Lineker and he'll be back on air soon… you deluded irrelevant c*nt, how stupid do you look 🤣🤣🤣🤡… maybe you can be Plank of the week next week?
— Geoff Carrington #antigrowthcoalition (@geoffcarrington) March 13, 2023

Nice one Gary
— Jack (@dynamoquiche) March 13, 2023

Lineker 5 BBC Tory stooges 0.
— Mike (@MikePea73444529) March 13, 2023

Fun fact

One of the first programmes Gary Lineker could front is the BBC One coverage of Grimsby Town’s FA Cup quarter final at Brighton https://t.co/Hgske5IQh3
— James Hoggarth (@jameshoggarth) March 13, 2023