Gary Lineker found himself in a rather awkward spot during last night’s coverage of the FA Cup as a very loud and recognisable sex noise was played in the middle of the broadcast. Just delightful.
Alongside pundits Danny Murphy, Paul Ince and Alan Shearer, Lineker was preparing for a typical night of talking about football as Wolves prepared to face Liverpool in the third-round replay. However, it wasn’t long before things diverged from the regularly scheduled programming.
Before the game had even kicked off, a sex noise — yes, that sex noise — began playing at full volume throughout the studio as the Match of the Day presenter was mid-sentence.
You’ve heard it a hundred times in random WhatsApp groups and amid Facebook sh*tposting but somehow it’s a lot funnier when it happens on live TV:
The ‘Lineker sex noise’ clip was one of the most interesting parts of the game, as Liverpool narrowly beat Wolves by a single goal to progress into the next round.
To be fair to the 62-year-old, who is a seasoned pro when it comes to adapting to live scenarios whilst in front of a camera, he did a very good job at keeping it together.
ADVERTISEMENT
Meanwhile, we’re still laughing at the bit when it cuts to Shearer.
Taking to social media shortly after the surprise stunt, Lineker revealed that a mobile phone had been taped to the back of the BBC set, admitting that “as far as sabotage goes it was quite amusing” and that it was “the most fun I’ve had in years”.
ADVERTISEMENT
In fact, he’s been a good sport about it ever since, joking that it at least got him and the show trending on Twitter and telling BBC Newsnight, “If you’d told me this morning I’d be on Newsnight talking about a porn scandal, I’d have been terrified”. Fair play, Gary.
“Harvey Elliott’s goal was a screamer, which is not the only one we’ve had tonight!” Genius from @GaryLineker. Fair play to @alanshearer too, blaming Danny Murphy 😂 https://t.co/HPP34fRcEJ
Since the rather high-profile prank, YouTuber Daniel Jarvis has taken credit for the gag, posting a short video on his livestream revealing how he and his co-conspirators did it.
Going by the handle ‘Jarvo 69’, the content creator has a reputation for pulling off these kinds of high-profile pranks, doing so throughout various sporting events in the UK, US and further afield — he’s even been handed prison sentences for his exploits.
ADVERTISEMENT
Back in September 2021, he ran onto the pitch at the Oval during an England vs India cricket match and attempted to bowl a delivery. Here’s a short round-up of what he’s been up to this year:
Ah well, Gary, at least you’ve got your first joke ready for the next episode of MOTD. You can’t moan at that…
Former Manchester City player Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting his wife
Danny Jones
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has officially been found guilty of assaulting his wife following his two-day trial in the capital this week.
Barton, who played for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers and a number of other clubs, was convicted at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 25 March, following an incident back in June 2021.
The former midfielder left his wife, 37-year-old Georgia Barton (McNeil), with a bleeding nose and a bruise on her forehead following a drunken row at their home in London.
Barton is said to have grabbed and pushed her to the floor before kicking her in the head. Married in 2019, the two have four children and are thought to still be together.
The 42-year-old was still employed in professional football as the manager of Bristol Rovers at the time, but he was ultimately sacked in October 2023.
His wife called 999 at the time, telling police that he had hit her, but later retracted her statement.
Born in Huyton, Merseyside, the chief magistrate Paul Goldspring recognised that the one-time England has a history of violence.
He was given a 12-week suspended prison sentence, meaning he won’t serve time unless he commits another offence and has been ordered to pay £2,138.
Since dropping out of mainstream football, in particular, Barton has come under heavy criticism for allegations of racism, sexism and controversial right-wing politics; he even started an ‘anti-woke’ podcast called Common Sense with Joey Barton.
Back in June of last year, he was ordered to pay £35,000 in damages to settle a libel claim with presenter Jeremy Vine after a series of inflammatory comments made online.
The Radio 2 presenter sued Mr Barton earlier this year, after the former footballer wrote a series of posts suggesting Mr Vine had a sexual interest in children.
He also accused of threatening fellow former pro, Eni Aluko, after a torrent of abuse regarding her punditry online – the ex-England international even went so far as to say she no longer felt safe staying in the country.
The Hundred is calling for up-and-coming presenters to co-host this year’s tournament
Danny Jones
The Hundred 2025 is fast approaching and cricket’s fastest-growing tournament is once again asking for aspiring presenters to join their roster of co-hosts and help cover the action.
The fast-paced 100-ball format is entering its fifth year and next to T20, you find a more accessible and thrilling form of cricket, so it’s no wonder the competition is gaining a greater audience each year.
With that in mind, the need for a top-notch broadcast team is more crucial than ever but just like those who backed The Hundred in its infancy, they’re looking to invest in future creatives and on-screen talent.
Are you someone looking to get into presenting or know someone who is? Keep reading.
For the fifth year in a row, we want you to be part of #TheHundredRising! 🎤
So how does it work? Well, it’s pretty straightforward: The Hundred is looking for eight up-and-coming presenters to join their team of main venue hosts up and down the country.
Tasked with guiding and talking fans through an action-packed five weeks across all host cities, successful applicants will be responsible for building excitement and atmosphere inside the seven cricket grounds on each match day.
From player and pundit interviews to crowd engagement and interactive other activations with partnered brands, not to mention members of this year’s live music lineup, you’ll be a key part of putting out the top-quality sports and entertainment product they promise every year.
The best part of all is that no prior hosting experience is necessary – this is all about platforming you and The Hundred as a whole.
Successful applicants will be mentored by the main hosts at their respective venues and will attend a two-day workshop with special guests to get them ready to hit the stage this summer.
The ‘Rising Hosts’ scheme has been set up in tandem with their dedicated event production agency, Progress Productions, which will be in charge throughout the application and selection process.
Shortlisted applicants will then have their details shared with the ECB (English Cricket Board) who will be involved when it comes to making their final decisions.
It goes without saying that even if you just love sports or just want to find a way into the industry, this is an opportunity that is not to be missed.
Danny Jones -
18th January 2023 
