Gary Lineker set for 'most honest interview yet' with BBC Match Of The Day star heading to ITV - as Danny Dyer also prepares for battle against 'considered PR fluff'

Former England international Lineker has confirmed that, after 25 years in the hotseat, the current Premier League campaign will be his last as presenter of MOTD. He will, however, retain ties with the BBC through to the end of their 2026 World Cup coverage.

The 64-year-old is yet to put any definitive plans in place when it comes to his future, with a move into the world of podcasting having already been made, but it has been announced that he will be the first guest on ITV’s new show, Assembly.

That production will see a number of celebrities face questions from people who are neurodivergent, autistic and/or learning disabled – with those signing up being warned that they should brace for their "most honest interview yet".

ITV have said of Lineker appearing on the show: "After a long and illustrious career as both a Golden Boot-winning footballer and top sports broadcaster, and with his tenure as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day drawing to a close this summer, there's no end to the stories that Lineker might share.

"Carefully considered PR fluff won't cut it on this show. And the celebrities can expect plenty of mischief and surprises once they get in the hotseat."

Football Factory and EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, who is preparing to see his daughter Dani marry West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen this summer, is another confirmed guest for the Assembly – with the passionate Hammers supporter never short of a bold opinion.