Gary Lineker apologises after being seen without a facemask while browsing the dessert section of an M&S food hall – after berating the public for similar lapses during the pandemic
Gary Lineker has blamed his 'old age' for forgetting to wear a face mask after photos emerged of him shopping barefaced in M&S. The 59-year-old Match Of The Day presenter was photographed by a member of the public in the dessert aisle of M&S in Barnes, south-west London, on Sunday. Despite previously criticising 'snowflakes' who refused to wear a mask Lineker failed to cover his mouth and nose with no mask in sight as he wandered the shop. Lineker took to Twitter to apologise for the blunder, writing: 'In my old age, I went into a store and forgot to put my mask on. Gary Lineker has blamed his 'old age' for forgetting to wear a face mask. Pictured having dinner with Piers Morgan in west London two weeks ago 'Was wondering why people were giving me daggers. Realised after a couple of minutes and hastily put it on. Felt awful and embarrassed. Apologies to those present.' Comedian David Baddiel jokingly hit back: 'I think we all know you