I want to thank you all for the incredible support, particularly my colleagues at BBC Sport, for the remarkable show of solidarity. "After a surreal few days, I'm delighted that we have navigated a way through this.
Gary Lineker's response, posted on Twitter: "Gary is a valued part of the BBC and I know how much the BBC means to Gary, and I look forward to him presenting our coverage this coming weekend." Lineker's statement in full Whilst this work is undertaken, the BBC's current social media guidance remains in place. "Shortly, the BBC will announce who will conduct that review. The BBC and myself are aware that Gary is in favour of such a review. "Accordingly, we are announcing a review led by an independent expert - reporting to the BBC - on its existing social media guidance, with a particular focus on how it applies to freelancers outside news and current affairs. It should be clear, proportionate, and appropriate. The BBC's social media guidance is designed to help manage these sometimes difficult challenges and I am aware there is a need to ensure that the guidance is up to this task. That is a difficult balancing act to get right where people are subject to different contracts and on air positions, and with different audience and social media profiles. The BBC has a commitment to impartiality in its Charter and a commitment to freedom of expression. I want to get matters resolved and our sport content back on air. The potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC's social media guidance that was introduced in 2020 is recognised. "Everyone recognises this has been a difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters and, most importantly, our audiences. Sky News understands Lineker had refuted this wording and that the corporation had instead forced him off air as he was unwilling to apologise for the comments he had made. He was suspended by the BBC from presenting MOTD as they said in a statement he would "step back" from hosting the weekly football highlights programme. Download the Sky Sports App | Get Sky Sports.The row over impartiality began after Lineker compared the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany. The BBC was forced to cancel some sports shows and offer reduced coverage of its flagship Match of the Day programmes when pundits and commentators refused to work. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this.
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