Alex Scott refuses to present as BBC consider scrapping Football Focus
Gary Lineker 'didn't choose to step back' says Dan Walker
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Alex Scott has reportedly pulled out of presenting the BBC’s Football Focus on Saturday in support of Gary Lineker. Pundits are boycotting the broadcaster this weekend after the Match of the Day host was axed for his comments made on Twitter, and the BBC are considering whether to push on with their usual football shows this weekend as a result.
Scott has presented Football Focus since 2021 and has been a key figure in BBC presenting over the past few years. However, as the story of Lineker being asked to step down for his comments on the Home Secretary’s new asylum policy unravelled, the ex-Arsenal star decided to stand with her colleague.
According to The Sun, Scott informed her bosses that she was not ‘comfortable’ with hosting Football Focus and was pulling out of presenting the show. Kelly Somers has since been called in as a last-minute replacement.
A source told The Sun: “Alex fully supports Gary and last night decided she would not host Football Focus to show her support for him.
“Kelly has been brought in to replace her for the episode. Alex was in Media City in Manchester preparing for the show yesterday but after seeing the news play out said she did not feel comfortable.”
Scott has presented Football Focus since 2021 and has been a key figure in BBC presenting over the past few years. However, as the story of Lineker being asked to step down for his comments on the Home Secretary’s new asylum policy unravelled, the ex-Arsenal star decided to stand with her colleague.
According to The Sun, Scott informed her bosses that she was not ‘comfortable’ with hosting Football Focus and was pulling out of presenting the show. Kelly Somers has since been called in as a last-minute replacement.
A source told The Sun: “Alex fully supports Gary and last night decided she would not host Football Focus to show her support for him.
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