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Alan Shearer rules himself out of MOTD host role

BBC football analyst Alan Shearer has ruled himself out of taking over from Gary Lineker as the host of Match Of The Day.

Television • 25 Nov 24

Lineker: It's 'the right time' to exit Match of the Day

Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been "an absolute joy and privilege", but that it is "the right time" for him to exit and "someone else to take the helm".

Television • 15 Nov 24

Laura Whitmore 'exhausted' after Arctic Circle trek

Laura Whitmore said she was feeling "very exhausted" after she finished a trek at the edge of the Arctic Circle for Comic Relief.

Television • 23 Feb 24

Glynne 'fell out of love with music' after death threat

Jess Glynne said she was "deeply unhappy" in the music industry and questioned a return, particularly after a cancel culture backlash evoked death threats.

Music • 27 Jan 24

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

Sky Sci-Fi kicks off with new series From, England face Sweden in the Euros semi-final, Mad Tracey from Margate looks at artist Tracey Emin, and there's Bake-Off: The Professionals - The Final and the finale of Crime . . .

Television • 26 Jul 22

Judi Dench - Irish fans hoping to hear more about her Irish roots in new series

Judi Dench among Who Do You Think You Are? stars

Stage and screen legend Judi Dench, presenter Alex Scott and singer Pixie Lott are among the stars who will explore their family histories in a new series of Who Do You Think You Are?.

Television • 13 Sep 21

Alex Scott - "When I was a kid, I would never have watched television and thought someone like me could be presenting a programme like Football Focus"

Alex Scott is new host of BBC's Football Focus

The BBC has announced that Alex Scott is the new presenter of Football Focus, becoming the show's first permanent female host in its 47-year history.

Television • 16 May 21

Ronan Keating, Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas

Ronan Keating given permanent One Show presenting gig

Ronan Keating and Jermaine Jenas have been confirmed as permanent co-hosts of BBC One's The One Show alongside presenter Alex Jones.

Television • 29 Apr 21

Alex Scott misses out on Strictly semi-finals

Alex Scott and Neil Jones have missed out on a place in Strictly Come Dancing's semi-finals as they became the latest couple to leave the series.

Television • 02 Dec 19

Neil Jones makes a Strictly Come Dancing comeback

Neil Jones returned tonight to Strictly Come Dancing with his partner Alex Scott.

Strictly Come Dancing • 09 Nov 19

Neil Jones told dance partner Alex Scott: "You nail the dance, go through, then I'm ready on Monday morning"

Strictly's Neil Jones misses second week through injury

For the second week in a row, Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones will not partner Alex Scott as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury.

Television • 02 Nov 19

Alex Scott and Neil Jones say romance "hasn't even entered our thoughts"

Strictly's Alex Scott, Neil Jones refute romance rumour

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Alex Scott and her pro partner Neil Jones have denied rumours of a romance behind the scenes, saying "that stuff hasn't even entered our thoughts".

Television • 27 Oct 19

Strictly starts back with top notch dancing

Britain's Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens with the usual no elimination in the first week and a new judge, the audience was in for a real treat of top notch dancing, possibly the highest scores ever for a first week.

Television • 21 Sep 19

Alex Scott