Gary Lineker is shortlisted for the National Television award for best TV presenter after his exit from BBC's Match Of The Day earlier this year. He left following a controversy stemming from a social media post about Zionism that depicted a rat, leading to significant public backlash and an unreserved apology from him. Lineker is set to compete against Ant and Dec, the 23-time winners of the award, and Alison Hammond. He has also signed a contract to host a new ITV gameshow called The Box, scheduled to air in 2026.
Gary Lineker has been nominated for the National Television award for best TV presenter after departing BBC's Match Of The Day amid controversy over a social media post.
He will face stiff competition from Ant and Dec, who have won the award 23 years in a row, and Alison Hammond.
Lineker's BBC exit followed criticism of his social media posts, including an apology after sharing an antisemitic illustration related to Zionism.
Lineker has signed on to host a new ITV gameshow, 'The Box', set to air in 2026, and has been vocal about humanitarian issues.
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