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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: End of an Era: Gary Lineker Announces Departure from Match of the Day
Caption: End of an Era: Gary Lineker Announces Departure from Match of the Day. Gary Lineker has announced that he will step down as the host of Match of the Day at the end of the season, saying it’s "the right time" to leave the iconic BBC show. The 63-year-old, who described his time on the program as a "joy and privilege,” hinted that the BBC may change the show's format with their new three-year contract for Premier League highlights. Lineker expressed that staying on another year would feel "weird" and advised his successor to "be yourself”. Although he didn’t speculate on his replacement, names like Mark Chapman, Alex Scott, and Gabby Logan have been rumored. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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