Gary Lineker has confirmed his next television role after leaving the BBC's Match of the Day following 26 years. The 64-year-old former footballer will host a new ITV series titled The Box, set to air in 2026.
The show, which originated in Norway earlier this year, features ten yellow boxes each housing a different celebrity contestant. Participants travel to unknown locations and face various games, with two players competing in a weekly finale called The Duel, where the loser is eliminated.
Lineker expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating: 'I can’t wait to host The Box. I’ve always felt right at home in the box on a football pitch and whilst this is a different proposition, the fundamentals are similar.' He added that the show would be 'unpredictable and thrilling to watch.'
The UK version has already been commissioned for a second series before its release. Filming will take place later this year, and the programme will be available on ITV and ITVX in 2026.
