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- Lineker told to step down from hosting duties
- Alan Shearer walked out in Solidarity
- Jermaine Jenas was previous 2/1 favourite to be the next presenter of MOTD after Gary Lineker
With news breaking that Gary Lineker has been asked to step down as host of MOTD for tomorrow nights show at least, and with co-stars walking out in support, it is only natural that UK bookmakers are expected to reopen the Next presenter of Match of the Day betting markets.
Previously we covered this story when Lineker stopped presenting the Champions League fixtures, and at the time Jermaine Jenas was tipped at 2/1 to be the favourite to take over with Alex Jones not far behind in the betting.
Things have progressed from Tweets made regarding the new government asylum policy. Lineker is not shy of making his political views known on the social platform, but may have gone a step too far on this occasion.
Lineker was expected to quit before his contract was up in 2025 anyway
Lineker was expected to quit before his contract is up in 2025. One show Co-host Jermaine Jenas is 2/1 favourite with betting sites Alex Scott is 7/2 with bookmakers to be first Female lead presenter on Match of the Day
After quitting the Champions League show position, some betting sites were going odds-on that Gary Lineker would not see out the remainder of his contract to host Match of the Day on the BBC which is in place until 2025.
It looks like they were shrewd odds from betting sites and the speculation could come to pass.
Next Match of the Day Presenter Betting Odds
| Candidate | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Jenas | 2/1 | 33% |
| Alex Scott | 7/2 | 22% |
| Micah Richards | 5/1 | 17% |
| Mark Chapman | 8/1 | 11% |
| Alan Shearer | 10/1 | 9% |
| Dion Dublin | 12/1 | 8% |
| Manish Bashin | 14/1 | 7% |
| Dan Walker | 16/1 | 6% |
| Martin Keown | 16/1 | 6% |
| Gaby Logan | 20/1 | 5% |
| Eric Cantona | 33/1 | 3% |
| Gary Nevill | 66/1 | 1.5% |
| Piers Morgan | 400/1 | 0.25% |
Jermain Jenas Profile
Jermain Jenas already has a presenting job on The One Show so he has experience handling a studio and guests, and of course, has been a regular guest on many football shows, including Match of the Day, and cites his ability to work in the Sphere due to inspiration and encouragement from Lineker in his MOTD role.
The former, Newcastle, Tottenham and England International player retired in 2016 due a knee-injury began his TV career with ITV prior to retirement in 2015 with Europa League punditry, before co-presenting with Alex Jones when switching to the BBC for the One Show.
