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Stoney-faced Gary Lineker breaks cover to walk dog amid BBC exit and cop probe into ‘rat' online post

GARY Lineker takes his dog for a walk — as cops say they are looking into complaints about his online post. And with Lineker, 63, appearing to rule out a return to telly, Filbert had even more reason to be cheery. Advertisement 4 Gary Lineker was snapped taking his rescue dog Filbert for a walk following his departure from the BBC Credit: Ray Collins 4 Cops say they are looking into complaints about Gary's recent online post Credit: iNSTAGRAM The pair stepped out for a stroll near the presenter's home in south London as he The ex- Lineker apologised, but the Met said it is assessing several complaints. Advertisement READ MORE ON GARY LINEKER "As I've said, I'd never consciously repost anything antisemitic - it goes against everything I stand for. "However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. "Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action." One woman said she suffered significant distress due to the post. Advertisement Most read in Football Tim Davie, BBC Director-General, said: "Gary has acknowledged the mistake he made. "Accordingly, we have agreed he will step back from further presenting after this season. Gary Lineker sensationally quits BBC and will not front its 2026 World Cup coverage after anti-Semitism row "Gary has been a defining voice in football coverage for the BBC for over two decades. "His passion and knowledge have shaped our sports journalism and earned him the respect of sports fans across the UK and beyond. Advertisement "We want to thank him for the contribution he has made." 4 The former England star sparked fury by sharing a message criticising Zionism that featured a rat picture Credit: Ray Collins 4 Gary and Filbert stepped out for a stroll near the presenter's home in south London as he prepared for his last MOTD Credit: Ray Collins