Gary Lineker discusses BBC exit and political views at Edinburgh festival

Gary Lineker addressed his departure from the BBC during a session at the Edinburgh TV Festival. He left the broadcaster in May last year following backlash over his political commentary on social media. Lineker expressed that he chose to speak out on humanitarian issues despite the potential for controversy. He reflected on changes in the BBC's stance on impartiality and noted that he would use his platform to advocate for causes he cares about. He emphasized that while he still has a presence on social media, he has shifted his focus largely to Instagram.

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