Gary Lineker is to go back to TV displays for the primary time since his BBC suspension, joking about having had a “quiet” week.
The broadcaster, 62, was once taken off air final weekend for a tweet criticizing the language utilized by ministers when discussing the federal government’s asylum coverage.
Lineker will provide are living BBC protection of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley, with research from Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, on Saturday night, whilst Mark Chapman is because of host the Match of the Day highlights display.
The cup tie marks Lineker’s first look at the BBC since he likened the language used to release a central authority asylum seeker coverage with that utilized in Thirties Germany.
Asked by means of La Liga TV on Friday how the previous seven days have been, Lineker stated: “Really quiet! Nothing much going on. You could say it’s been an interesting week but I’m still here, still punching.
“It was interesting and also hugely gratifying. I had an amazing amount of support from my friends and colleagues, which was quite beautiful actually.”
He added: “It was totally disproportionate the whole thing, but we’re OK. It’s resolved, I’m relieved, I’m back to work tomorrow and all is well with the world.”
Tim Davie, the director general of the BBC, apologized on Monday for the widespread disruption to sports programming at the weekend, and announced an independent review of the corporation’s internal social media guidelines.
“Everyone recognizes this has been a difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters and, most importantly, our audiences,” Davie stated. “I apologize for this. The potential confusion caused by the gray areas of the BBC’s social media guidance that was introduced in 2020 is recognised. I want to get matters resolved and our sports content back on air.”
Davie said the review of the social media policy would have a “particular focus on how it applies to freelancers outside news and current affairs”.
Lineker, the BBC’s highest-paid presenter, who receives £1.35m annually, welcomed the review and said he was keen to get back to presenting duties, including Match of the Day. “I am glad that we have found a way forward,” he stated in a joint observation with Davie. “I support this review and look forward to getting back on air.”
