Gary Lineker unceremoniously quit the BBC earlier in the summer, and had hinted at never coming back, but his latest foray would have seen him make a classic comeback Gary Lineker will not be appearing on the BBC this Christmas (Image: The FA via Getty Images)

Plans to have Gary Lineker back on the BBC this Christmas have been canned by bosses. The former Match of the Day presenter filmed a cameo for the new celebrity version of The Apprentice, but it won’t be aired.

Stars taking part in the series were tasked with raising cash for charity and called on their famous mates to boost the total. In a major coup, one of them got ex England striker Gary on a video call to ask for his support.

But the footage has been left on the cutting room floor due to time constraints. Produc

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