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