In Thursday’s episode, the former England footballer-turned-pundit became the first famous face to join the BBC show as a guest Dragon.

The incident beat Bridgerton star Adjoah Andoh’s remarks made during ITV’s coverage of the King’s coronation to the top spot.

A ruling issued on Monday found an episode of the network’s show The Live Desk on July 7 2023 broke two parts of the code on due impartiality.

Shapps had told Times Radio that he doesn't think Lineker should be expressing his political opinions as a prominent BBC presenter.

He lead the Irish punk band The Pogues who are best known for their hit festive song Fairytale Of New York.

The long-running nightly current affairs show on BBC Two will continue to air every weeknight, but more than half of the 60 jobs will go.

The Mysterious Girl star will present Saturday Morning Live throughout December.

During Monday’s episode, tensions rose as First Dates host Sirieix described the former Ukip and Brexit party leader’s actions as ‘shameful’.

The former Ukip and Brexit Party leader said he has previously turned down requests but has been in contractual talks over the last few days.