Why Gary Lineker is not back on Match of the Day on Saturday night

Why isn't Gary Lineker presenting Match of the Day tonight?

Gary Lineker will not host Match of the Day on BBC One on Saturday night, with Mark Chapman instead introducing the Premier League highlights

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Why Gary Lineker is not back on Match of the Day on Saturday night

Gary Lineker is not back in his usual role on Saturday night (Picture: Getty Images) Gary Lineker’s dispute with the BBC has been resolved, but he is not back in the hosting role on Match of the Day just yet as he has another gig earlier in the day. The former England striker is returning to the BBC this weekend, but he will be hosting coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley earlier on Saturday. The Premier Leagu…

Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day absence on Saturday explained despite BBC return

Gary Lineker’s row with the BBC came to an end on Monday after initially being told to step back from Match of the Day - but he will not return to the programme this weekend

Why Gary Lineker is not hosting Match of the Day on BBC One tonight

Gary Lineker will return to BBC screens following the Match of the Day controversy but will not host the Saturday night show