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Gary Lineker set for 'most honest interview yet' with BBC Match Of The Day star heading to ITV - as Danny Dyer also prepares for battle against 'considered PR fluff'

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<p>Former England international Lineker has confirmed that, after 25 years in the hotseat, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/weird-gary-lineker-explains-why-leaving-match-of-the-day-reveals-whether-watch-show-new-host-2025-26/bltcbd2a252f484977d" target="_blank">current Premier League campaign will be his last as presenter of MOTD</a>. He will, however, retain ties with the BBC through to the end of their 2026 World Cup coverage.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The 64-year-old is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/gary-lineker-leave-match-of-the-day-chase-american-dream-ex-england-star-could-do-admission-questions-bbc-future/blt7ad3305aa0ece1c5" target="_blank">yet to put any definitive plans in place</a> when it comes to his future, with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/outspoken-views-foul-language-cost-gary-lineker-match-of-the-day-job-bbc-chief-planning-new-era-ex-england-striker-25-years/bltfbf782afea6eb349" target="_blank">move into the world of podcasting</a> having already been made, but it has been announced that he will be the first guest on ITV’s new show, Assembly.</p>

THE GOSSIP

<p>That production will see a number of celebrities face questions from people who are neurodivergent, autistic and/or learning disabled – with those signing up being warned that they should brace for their "most honest interview yet".</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>ITV have said of Lineker appearing on the show: "After a long and illustrious career as both a Golden Boot-winning footballer and top sports broadcaster, and with his tenure as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day drawing to a close this summer, there's no end to the stories that Lineker might share.</p><p>"Carefully considered PR fluff won't cut it on this show. And the celebrities can expect plenty of mischief and surprises once they get in the hotseat."</p>

WHAT ITV SAID

<p>Football Factory and EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, who is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/danny-dyer-reveals-refuse-give-daughter-dani-dyer-away-jarrod-bowen-obscene-joke-west-ham-star-wedding-day-groom-speech/blt7cfcd1139eec123e" target="_blank">preparing to see his daughter Dani marry West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen</a> this summer, is another confirmed guest for the Assembly – with the passionate Hammers supporter never short of a bold opinion.</p>

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Gary Lineker is being lined up for his &quot;most honest interview yet&quot;, with the departing Match of the Day host ready to defect from BBC to ITV.

Gary Lineker set for &apos;most honest interview yet&apos; with BBC Match Of The Day star heading to ITV - as Danny Dyer also prepares for battle against &apos;considered PR fluff&apos;

Gary Lineker set for 'most honest interview yet' with BBC Match Of The Day star heading to ITV - as Danny Dyer also prepares for battle against 'considered PR fluff'

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