Gary Lineker to Return as BBC Reviews Social Media Guidelines

Director general says 'potential confusion' caused by 'grey areas'

BBC's "Match of the Day" presenter Gary Lineker outside his home in London, on March 11, 2023. James Manning/PA via AP

The BBC said Gary Lineker will return to host “Match of the Day” next weekend and has agreed to steer clear of commenting on controversial issues while an independent review of the corporation’s social media guidelines is carried out.

The BBC’s Director General Tim Davie apologised for “potential confusion caused by the grey areas” of its social media guidelines.