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Home » News » Gary Lineker returns & doubles down refugee support – people love it

Gary Lineker returns & doubles down refugee support – people love it

"Common sense prevails, took long enough."

Scott M by Scott M
March 13, 2023
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The BBC have issued an apology for the chaos caused by the Gary Lineker row, as he will return to BBC.

They have confirmed there will be an internal review into their impartiality rules.

Tim Davie said via a statement, “Everyone recognises this has been a difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters and, most importantly, our audiences. I apologise for this.

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“The potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC’s social media guidance that was introduced in 2020 is recognised. I want to get matters resolved and our sport content back on air.

“Impartiality is important to the BBC. It is also important to the public. The BBC has a commitment to impartiality in its Charter and a commitment to freedom of expression. That is a difficult balancing act to get right where people are subject to different contracts and on air positions, and with different audience and social media profiles.

Difficult

“The BBC’s social media guidance is designed to help manage these sometimes difficult challenges and I am aware there is a need to ensure that the guidance is up to this task. It should be clear, proportionate, and appropriate.

“Accordingly, we are announcing a review led by an independent expert – reporting to the BBC – on its existing social media guidance, with a particular focus on how it applies to freelancers outside news and current affairs.

“The BBC and myself are aware that Gary is in favour of such a review.

“Shortly, the BBC will announce who will conduct that review. Whilst this work is undertaken, the BBC’s current social media guidance remains in place.

“Gary is a valued part of the BBC and I know how much the BBC means to Gary, and I look forward to him presenting our coverage this coming weekend.”

Gary’s tweets

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

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4.

We remain a country of predominantly tolerant, welcoming and generous people. Thank you. ❤️ 4/4

— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

Reactions

1.

Thank you for speaking out Gary 😊

— Lindsay Galloway aka Little Whisky (@LGalloway77) March 13, 2023

2.

Wonderful news Gary. You are a courageous & principled man thank you for your tremendous support of refugees. Thank you for holding the govt to account on their totally unacceptable language they have used. We are all really looking forward to MOTD with you & your BBC Sport team.

— Teresa Crawford 🇺🇦#IStandWithUkraine (@TeresaC123) March 13, 2023

3.

This victory is about so much more than just getting you back on the BBC. It’s seismic. Congratulations!

— Simon Harris – Man Behaving Dadly (THAT’S DADLY) (@simonharris_mbd) March 13, 2023

4.

Looking forward to seeing you back at the weekend, Gary. 💪

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) March 13, 2023

5.

Man of the match of the day 👏🏾

— littleBIGman (@Wretch32) March 13, 2023

6.

Common sense prevails, took long enough.

— Alex Mitton (@Alexmitton10) March 13, 2023

7.

Hero

— Robert Popper (@robertpopper) March 13, 2023

8.

9.

We’re so proud of you, Gary. You’re the best of us. Please continue being an upstander and never a bystander.#RefugeesWelcome

— Paula Sherriff 🧡🌹 (@paulasherriff) March 13, 2023

Or indeed this…

As we missed it on Saturday, what are your thoughts on Leicester v Chelsea. Can we have a thread of analysis? 👍

— Matt Sibson (@MattSibson) March 13, 2023

Oh Paula…

Think before you tweet next time. immigration needs to be controlled for security reasons. The end.

— Paula London 🇬🇧 (@misspaulalondon) March 13, 2023

Related: Gary Lineker returns: BBC’s grovelling apology as he responds – snap reactions

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