Inside Gary Lineker’s love life after BBC star admitted to enjoying ‘being alone’

As England kicks off their participation in the Euros 2024, football expert Gary Lineker will be a familiar sight on TV screens, appearing frequently in the following weeks.

The TV commentator who used to play soccer professionally, has achieved a unique feat by being the leading scorer for three different English football teams: Leicester City, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur. He began his career in 1977.

He competed for Barcelona in Spain and obtained 80 appearances for the England team.

He started presenting the BBC's top football programme, Match of the Day, in the late 90s and continues to do so until now.

63-year-old Gary is the main presenter for live football matches on national television. He is responsible for covering international tournaments.

As the Euro football tournament begins, we have gathered all the information available related to Gary's personal life beyond the televised screens.

"Is Gary Lineker A Married Man?"

Gary Lineker is presently single and not in a marriage.

Gary Lineker's Former Flames & Offsprings?

Gary tied the knot with Michelle Cockayne in 1986 and they became parents to four sons - George, Harry, Tobias, and Angus.

Despite being married for 20 years, Michelle decided to file for divorce due to her husband's alleged "unreasonable behavior." According to legal documents submitted to the court, Lineker's actions during their marriage caused Michelle to experience "stress and anxiety."

They subsequently announced that their separation was friendly.

Gary began a romantic relationship with model Danielle Bux in the subsequent year, despite the fact that she was two decades his junior.

After being set up on a blind date two years ago, they got married in Italy.

However, in the year 2016, the duo publicized their separation after rumors spread that they had conflicting desires regarding beginning a family as a unit.

During that moment, he expressed his gratitude by saying: 'I appreciate all the kind things you've said. Danielle and I shared many fantastic years together. Although we are no longer together, we still maintain a strong bond as great friends.'

Although they had ended their romantic relationship, he stated to The Mirror last year that they still maintained a strong bond of closeness.

Me and Danielle are really close friends. We talk on the phone three times a day and message each other frequently. Whenever Danielle is in London, she stays with me; and whenever I'm in LA, I make sure to visit her.

In that month, Gary spoke to The Times and implied that Danielle's wish to have kids was the reason behind their separation.

He remembered: 'Of course I wanted to, but she told me, "It wouldn't be fair to you." Then I replied, "I would feel awful if I prevented you from doing it."'

Danielle tied the knot with Nate Greenwald, who works as an entertainment lawyer in America. They have a daughter named Ella whom they both love and care for.

Gary Lineker's Relationship Status?

During 2019, there were reports that Gary was romantically involved with chef Gizzi Erskine after they were spotted having a good time together behind the scenes at the All Points East festival. However, any talk of them being in a relationship was immediately dismissed.

Ever since that time, he hasn't been publicly associated with anyone else. However, he did express in 2021 that he enjoys being solitary.

'I enjoy being alone. It might sound a little crazy,' he informed The Times.

I have plenty of companions. Many of my acquaintances are dear to me, and I frequently receive visits from my male friends, and I prepare meals for them. I am content knowing that I am not alone.

"I go on occasional dates, but I haven't had a serious, long-term relationship yet."

He stated that he has been married for the majority of his adult years. Both of his marriages have been very fulfilling and he has continued to maintain friendships with both of his ex-partners. Danielle, his current partner, is someone that he considers to be his closest friend and confidant. Although their relationship may change in the future, at the moment he is content with their strong bond and sees no need to alter it.

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