Gary Lineker has officially stepped down as co-presenter of the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year after a remarkable 23-year tenure. The announcement follows his decision to leave the popular football highlights show, Match of the Day. The annual ceremony, which acknowledges the UK’s top sportsperson, culminated last year with Lineker hosting the event alongside Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott, where England goalkeeper Mary Earps was named Sports Personality of the Year 2023.