Gary Lineker Makes Surprise Appearance on ITV

Gary Lineker appeared on ITV's World Cup coverage, making jokes about the BBC.

Gary Lineker responded to being called a 'traitor' by telling Micah Richards to 'shut up'. He had joined ITV for a surprise appearance. The former BBC presenter was with ITV for Germany's game against Ivory Coast.

Lineker said ITV was 'amazing' compared to the BBC's setup. He has been hosting a daily show for Netflix from New York.

Lineker had planned to work with the BBC for the World Cup, but left the company last year. He said, 'Thank you for joining us on ITV for this one, another day, another game, another channel.'

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Presenter Laura Woods stopped Gary Lineker, saying 'that's my job'. Lineker said 'old habits' and apologized.

Many viewers enjoyed seeing Lineker on ITV, even if it was brief. On his Netflix show, Lineker and Micah Richards talked about his ITV appearance.

Micah Richards introduced the podcast, copying Lineker's ITV style, saying 'Hello and welcome to the Rest Is Football with me Micah Richards.'

Gary Lineker quickly appeared on ITV for the World Cup.

Lineker interrupted Micah Richards, saying 'that's my job'. They both laughed.

Richards called Lineker a 'traitor' for leaving the BBC after 26 years. Lineker told him to 'shut up'.

Lineker said 'shut up' to Richards before turning off the TV. He then continued the show.

Richards asked Lineker why he was on ITV. Lineker said he was promoting his show 'The Box' and his Netflix show.

Lineker said he went to ITV for 'professional reasons'. He wanted to see the studio and promote his shows.

Richards did not believe Lineker's reasons. He said 'come on Gaz, you're better than that'.

Lineker joked back, saying Richards works for many TV channels.

Lineker and Richards continued their light-hearted conversation. Lineker said he was not a pundit for the whole tournament because of his Netflix show.

Lineker made jokes about the BBC, saying he could 'confirm it's real'. He also got a head massage, which he said you don't get at the BBC.

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