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The 9 contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The former footballer has hosted the show since 1999

Voices: Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? Join The Independent Debate

Should the BBC pass the torch to a seasoned veteran or opt for a fresh voice when Lineker steps down?

Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC to confirm exit amid speculation over next host

Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season after 25 years at the helm before leaving the BBC entirely in 2026

Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day at the end of this season – with BBC departure date set

The former England international striker has fronted BBC’s flagship show since 1999

Gary Lineker ‘to step down as host of Match of the Day and quit BBC’

Broadcaster will leave flagship football programme at end of this season after quarter of century at helm, according to reports

Shayne Ward reacts to Strictly Come Dancing departure: ‘I felt like this was it’

Shayne Ward said he had an “amazing time” with the “beautiful” Nancy Xu

Strictly pro calls out judges for treatment of Shayne Ward after ‘difficult’ result

‘You deserve something better!’ Ward’s partner Nancy Xu said of result

Reeves to make pensions pitch in first Mansion House speech

Her speech will come against a backdrop of criticism from the hospitality sector about changes to national insurance contributions.

Drones strike Moscow as top UK official highlights Russian casualties in Ukraine

A massive drone strike has rattled Moscow and its suburbs, injuring a woman and temporarily halting traffic at some of Russia’s busiest airports

Barbora Krejcikova criticises ‘unprofessional’ comment about her appearance

The Wimbledon champion objected to a comment made by US journalist Jon Wertheim about her forehead.

UK police watchdog reviews handling of Mohamed Al Fayed sex crime allegations

Britain’s police watchdog is assessing complaints from two women over how the Metropolitan Police handled sex crime allegations they made against the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed

June Spencer: The Archers star dies, aged 105

Spencer, who was the sole surviving original cast member, voiced Peggy Woolley for 62 years

June Spencer death: The Archers star dies, aged 105

Spencer, who was the sole surviving original cast member, voiced Peggy Woolley for 62 years

Strictly’s Johannes Radebe breaks silence on rumours he’s quitting BBC show

Strictly's Johannes Radebe has broken his silence over rumours he is quitting the popular BBC entertainment show.

Foreign secretary dismisses past criticism of Donald Trump in first interview since Republican’s victory

Foreign secretary David Lammy has dismissed his past criticism of Donald Trump in his first interview since the Republican’s election victory.