Gary Lineker Rejects ITV Reality Show Offer

Gary Lineker, the iconic former host of BBC's 'Match of the Day,' humorously rejected an offer to appear on ITV's 'Celebrity Big Brother' by demanding an extravagant £50 million appearance fee. This cheeky response, intended as a joke by Lineker's agent, was surprisingly taken seriously by ITV, who acknowledged it was beyond their budget. Despite stepping down from 'Match of the Day' after 26 years, Lineker will continue to work with the BBC for FA Cup and World Cup coverage. His departure has sparked speculation about his replacement, with names like Mark Chapman and Kelly Somers mentioned as potential successors. Lineker has expressed no interest in pursuing reality TV, underscoring his commitment to other projects and dismissing any further reality show offers.