A List Of The BBC Stars Staging A Dramatic Boycott Over Gary Lineker’s Suspension

More than 10 of the BBC’s highest-profile sports stars have staged an unprecedented walkout over the British broadcaster’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker. Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.

Alan Shearer, BBC’s top football pundit and former Newcastle United striker

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Ian Wright, former Arsenal player is a Match of the Day regular

Jermaine Jenas, ex-Spurs player is a presenter and pundit

Alex Scott, Football Focus host and former Arsenal player

Mark Chapman, anchors live sports coverage on 5 Live and presents Match of the Day 2

Colin Murray, presents Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live

Dion Dublin, former Manchester United player and 5 Live regular

Jason Mohammad, presents Final Score for BBC1

Micah Richards, former Manchester City defender and one of the BBC’s top football pundits

Glenn Murray, ex-pro is a Football Focus pundit and 5 Live regular

Kelly Somers, football presenter and journalist

Steve Wilson, one of the BBC’s top football commentators

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