cheaterscabaret.com — The BBC has verified that Suit of the Day hold Gary Lineker is to step below the front runner football show at completion of this period, but will hold BBC Sport’s coverage of the 2026 World Mug.
He will also front the BBC’s coverage of the FA Mug 2025/2026.
“The BBC and Gary Lineker have concurred in concept an agreement expansion through to the 2026 World Mug,” the BBC said, while confirming his Suit of the Day tenure was finishing.
Lineker said: “I’m pleased to proceed my lengthy organization with BBC Sporting activity and would certainly prefer to say thanks to all those that made this occur.”
He will proceed with the MOTD Top 10 podcast and the BBC will also hold the popular The Rest is Football podcast on BBC Sounds.
The podcast features Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discussing the newest football information together with tales from their professions, and belongs to Goalhanger productions, co-founded by Lineker.
It’s presently available on podcast systems such as Spotify and Apple, but this notes the very first time it will also be offered on the BBC’s own sound system.
Goalhanger also creates popular shows consisting of The Rest is Background, The Rest is National politics and The Rest is Entertainment.
Lineker, whose contract was coming to an finish, entered settlements with the BBC’s new
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of sporting activity in October.
BBC Information understands that Lineker was available to remaining on at Suit of the Day, but the BBC didn’t offer him a brand-new contract for the show.
“With 33 million viewers last period throughout the Premier Organization and FA Mug, Suit of the Day remains component of the staple diet of football followers that still obtain a huge buzz from listening to that renowned theme song on a Saturday evening,” the BBC said.
“The show continually develops for changing viewing practices bringing its unique and unrivaled evaluation and discourse throughout all systems. Future plans for Suit of the Day will be announced eventually.”
Alex Kay-Jelski, supervisor of BBC Sporting activity explained Lineker as a first-rate speaker.
“We’re pleased that he’ll lead our coverage of the next World Mug and proceed to lead our live coverage of the FA Mug,” he said.
“After 25 periods Gary is tipping below MOTD. We want to say thanks to him for everything he has provided for the show, which proceeds to draw in countless viewers every week.
“He’ll be extremely missed out on on the show but we’re so happy he is remaining with the BBC to present live football.”
