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Alex Scott confirms she will not be appearing on MOTD following BBC removal of Gary Lineker
Regulars Alan Shearer and Ian Wright have both tweeted that they won’t be appearing on tomorrow’s Match of the Day.
BBC cancels David Attenborough over fear of right-wing backlash
The episode shows the damage being wrought on our local wildlife and includes controversial topics such as rewilding.
Alan Shearer boycottes Match of the Day with BBC in turmoil
It comes after the BBC asked Gary Lineker to “step back” from presenting the show due to his use of social media.
Gary Lineker to step back from Match of the Day hosting duties
The BBC has released a statement on the matter.
Reaction as Fiona Bruce dubs Stanley Johnson’s domestic abuse allegation a ‘one off’
"Domestic violence is rarely a one off", Kate Osborne MP reminded the Question Time presenter.
Revenge porn TV star placed ‘on suicide watch’ and ‘crying for days’ in prison
Stephen Bear, who shared a private video of him having sex with his ex-partner without her consent, "never expected he would be jailed" for his crimes.
“Johnson was a wife beater!” Journalist slams Stanley Johnson knighthood
This week's BBC Question Time was tense as the panel examined the claim that Boris Johnson was knighting his father.
Question Time mutes audience member for dropping the F-Bomb
It came after Rishi Sunak announced plans to permanently bar asylum seekers who arrive in the UK on unauthorised small boats.
Ex-Beeb journalist says he would be lectured about impartiality – by Theresa May’s head of comms
"They don’t want impartiality, they want to eradicate dissent and replace it with client journalism," James O'Brien said.