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The former England striker has spoken out about his decision to step down as host of Match Of The Day.
The Match Of The Day host's contract with the broadcaster is up at the end of the current football season.
The former footballer happened to be presenting live on TalkSport when it was announced he was leaving the BBC with immediate effect.
The former footballer will not be returning to The One Show or Match Of The Day, the broadcaster has confirmed.
The news comes just days after the broadcaster pulled the plug on lunchtime soap Doctors.
The Match Of The Day host accused Richard of “misrepresenting his words” during an interview on Good Morning Britain.
The Match Of The Day presenter admitted he is still “bewildered” by the “disproportionate” response to the tweet that sparked the BBC impartiality row.
BBC director general Tim Davie said there would be a review of the corporation’s social media guidance.
What better time could there be to hear from "Head Of Values" Ian Fletcher?
Ian Wright and Alan Shearer previously shared they'd be sitting out this week's broadcast in a show of support with their colleague.