Alan Shearer has responded to Gary Lineker securing the Best Presenter award at this year's National Television Awards.

The 64-year-old left his presenting duties on Match of the Day in May following a 26-year tenure fronting the BBC's flagship football highlights programme.

His departure stemmed from a social media post featuring a rat emoji, a symbol with historical antisemitic connotations when used to represent Jewish people.

Lineker quickly deleted the post and offered multiple apologies, but it was determined he would leave the BBC twelve months ahead of schedule.

The former England international has now secured the NTA's Best Presenter accolade.

Lineker's victory has brought an end to Ant and Dec's remarkable streak of 23 successive wins.

"Yesssss @GaryLineker congratulation

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