Gary Lineker Nominated for Best TV Presenter After BBC Exit

Gary Lineker has been shortlisted for the National Television Award for Best TV Presenter just months after his controversial exit from the BBC's Match of the Day following a social media post that included a historically antisemitic symbol. Despite the scandal and his early departure from the BBC, where he was the highest-paid on-air presenter, Lineker remains a prominent figure in British television and will compete against Ant and Dec, who have won the award for 23 consecutive years, as well as other notable presenters like Alison Hammond and Claudia Winkleman. In addition to the nomination, Lineker has signed on to present a new ITV game show called The Box, set to air in 2026. The National Television Awards ceremony will also recognize the Netflix drama Adolescence, nominated for multiple awards including Best New Drama and Best Drama Performance, highlighting a competitive field of nominees across categories. Lineker has indicated he intends to continue addressing humanitarian issues publicly, despite the controversies, signaling his ongoing engagement with social and political topics. The awards will be hosted by Joel Dommett and take place at The O2 in London on September 10.