Gary Lineker will no longer host the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards, as he continues to distance himself from the corporation. The announcement follows the news that Lineker is standing down as host of Match of the Day and will only extend his contract to cover England games until the end of the 2026 World Cup.

Gary Lineker, the BBC's highest-paid presenter, is set to quit 'Match of the Day' next year before leaving the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.

Gary Lineker, the well-known face of Match of the Day for decades, has announced his departure from the BBC’s show. While he’s set to remain with the BBC in other roles, fans are left curious about what happened.