Gary Lineker

Corden, who has hosted the popular talk show since 2015 after taking over from Craig Ferguson, announced this week that he will be leaving.

This probably feels particularly magnified now during the pandemic, but I have an overwhelming feeling that our family has walked to the beat of my drum for a very long time." It will be about people at home who we miss very, very much, who we are homesick for. In terms of selecting his next project, speculation is rife about which project he will take up next.

Gary Lineker has reacted to rumours he could be replaced on Match of the Day by James Corden. The 43-year-old actor, producer and television presenter ...

Without saying much, Lineker reacted to the news on Twitter with nothing but the eyes emoji. On leaving the Late Late Show, Corden said: "When I started this journey, it was always going to be just that. However, now Lineker has reacted to the news.

Lineker has addressed rumours of James Corden replacing him as host of Match of the Day, which appear to be based on absolutely nothing.

"I always want to love making it. "I never want this show to overstay its welcome in any way." I never saw it as my final destination," he said.

James Corden will quit The Late Late Show in the US and return home to the UK, with the West Ham supporter tipped to potentially succeed Gary Lineker as ...

His contract was initially due to expire this summer, but an extension will see him continue on the show until spring 2023. Although it is unclear at this stage whether Corden would even be interested in the role. The legendary football presenter has fronted BBC's Premier League highlights show since 1999 and is not expected to step away from the role any time soon.

Lineker, who supports his hometown club Leicester City, stopped presenting Champions League football on BT Sport last season. Promoted Stories. LIVE UPDATES: ...

So it’s only fair I give you the bad news now: I’m afraid I still have 3 years to run on my contract, so you’re stuck with me for a while. Taking to his Twitter account, Lineker said: "Getting a number of texts from friends asking if I’m quitting Match of the Day after reports on Twitter of my possible successor. Lineker, who is 61 years old, is the face of Walkers crisps and is set to continue to be on televisions all over the country late on Saturday nights and early on a Sunday morning while presenting Match of the Day.

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“ After Corden announced he is leaving The Late Late Show, rumours circuled among websites that the Gavin and Stacey star had become a strong contender to replace Lineker on Match of the Day. Gary Lineker has responded to rumours he could leave Match of the Day.

James Corden's recent announcement about leaving his US talk show led rumours to begin swirling on social media.

While most Brits know James as an actor and comedy writer, he has fronted The Late, Late Show in America for the past seven years, as well as hosting the Brit Awards, Tonys and Grammys. Gary Lineker has set the record straight amid rumours he could be replaced as the host of Match Of The Day. The sports legend has fronted the BBC’s flagship football highlights show since 1999, but was recently at the centre of social media speculation another presenter could be about to take over.

Gary seemed a little spooked that he was about to get replaced as the host of Match of the Day as rumours took off via social media that James was coming ...

I love all the people that work here. So, I'm happy to announce today that I've signed a new contract, to carry on hosting The Late Late Show." And there is no other way to put it, it has changed my life. "I love it. This is the same," they said. There's some [stories] I'd like to tell.

The former England striker said he has several years left to run on his contract with the BBC.

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Putting all the rumours to bed, the former striker playfully tweeted: 'Getting a number of texts from friends asking if I'm quitting @BBCMOTD after reports on ...

‘Seven and half years ago I started hosting this show and there’s no other way to put it, it has changed my life,” he added. There is a lot more out there.’ This is the same,’ said one insider.

After the news that Corden would be leaving the The Late Late Show next year, one betting firm tipped him for a surprising new role.

James Corden has been tipped as a surprise contender to replace Gary Lineker as the next presenter of Match of the Day. As reported by Sport Bible, in a shock move the sports betting company OLBG has priced Corden up to 4/1 odds in replacing Gary Lineker as presenter on the BBC's Match of the Day programme. James Corden tipped to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter