Gary Lineker returns: BBC’s grovelling apology as he responds – snap reactions

Labours Jonathan Ashworth: "I definitely would not have endorsed the language that Gary Lineker used in that tweet and I don't think anybody is defending that tweet"

erm… lots of people are. #GMB pic.twitter.com/RoWFln1dTv

— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) March 13, 2023

Gary Lineker:

“I am glad that we have found a way forward. I support this review and look forward to getting back on air.”

— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) March 13, 2023

After a surreal few days, I’m delighted that we have navigated a way through this. I want to thank you all for the incredible support, particularly my colleagues at BBC Sport, for the remarkable show of solidarity. Football is a team game but their backing was overwhelming. 1/4

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

I have been presenting sport on the BBC for almost 3 decades and am immeasurably proud to work with the best and fairest broadcaster in the world. I cannot wait to get back in the MOTD chair on Saturday. 2/4

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

A final thought: however difficult the last few days have been, it simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home from persecution or war to seek refuge in a land far away. It’s heartwarming to have seen the empathy towards their plight from so many of you. 3/4

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

We remain a country of predominantly tolerant, welcoming and generous people. Thank you. ❤️ 4/4

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 13, 2023

BBC apologised on Gary Lineker, because they were wrong.

— John🦋🇺🇦 (@JohnatUtd) March 13, 2023

Gary Lineker 1 – 0 Tories

— UP THE LUTON (@uptheluton) March 13, 2023

I’m watching this space – looks like he’s keeping his job AND getting an apology! Happy days 🎉

— Pocket Rocket (@PocketteRocket) March 13, 2023

@stevewraith @geordiedentist @penman_stewart @NCSL1892 it’s a great Day for free Speech welcome back Gary Lineker 5 BBC 0 and he can tweet whatever he wants 👍👍👍👍

— Bryan (@NufcBryan) March 13, 2023

In other news Mikey – BBC have apologised to Gary Lineker and he'll be back on air soon… you deluded irrelevant c*nt, how stupid do you look 🤣🤣🤣🤡… maybe you can be Plank of the week next week?

— Geoff Carrington (@geoffcarrington) March 13, 2023

Lineker 5 BBC Tory stooges 0.

— Mike (@MikePea73444529) March 13, 2023

One of the first programmes Gary Lineker could front is the BBC One coverage of Grimsby Town’s FA Cup quarter final at Brighton https://t.co/Hgske5IQh3

— James Hoggarth (@jameshoggarth) March 13, 2023