Fans call for glamorous BBC Sport host Emma Louise Jones to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day - 7M sport

Fans call for glamorous BBC Sport host Emma Louise Jones to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day



Posted Sunday, March 12, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

FANS have called on BBC Sport host Emma Louise Jones to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day.

Lineker was suspended from the show after he compared the Government's plans to ban migrants arriving on small boats from settling in Britain with "1930's Germany".

Fans call for glamorous BBC Sport host Emma Louise Jones to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day
BBC Sport host Emma Louise Jones

The former Premier League star was deemed to have breached the BBC's guidelines and was forced to step back from his presenting role.

But his suspension sparked chaos as scores of Match of the Day co-hosts refused to appear in solidarity with the veteran presenter.

It has led to some fans filling up presenter Jones' Instagram comments in a bid to have her replace Lineker.

One said: "What you doing Saturday night? Fancy the MOTD Gig?"

Another posted: "MOTD needs you."

One added: "All set for MOTD tonight?"

Another commented: "Can you be the new presenter for MOTD please."

Jones has also presented for Leeds TV in the past and for BBC Radio 5 Live.

Match of The Day has plunged into chaos as Jones' BBC colleagues have refused to work in solidarity with Lineker.

Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, Jermaine Jenas, Alex Scott, Mark Chapman and Micah Richards all refused to fill in amid the chaos.

Even matchday commentators pulled out of the show.

The BBC confirmed that tonight's Match of the Day will be aired with no commentators or hosts.

No player or manager from the Premier League will be giving any interview to the show too.



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