Overview
- Gary Lineker told Gordon Ramsay on The Rest Is Football that he is “about to become” a grandfather for the first time.
- Gordon Ramsay, who was on the show, is also due to become a first‑time grandfather after his daughter Holly announced a December 2026 due date.
- Lineker did not say which of his four sons is expecting a child and outlets report that the identity of the parent‑to‑be has not been disclosed.
- Reporters place the news alongside Lineker’s recent career changes, noting he left his BBC presenter role in May 2025 and is set to host ITV’s The Box later in 2026.
- The announcement frames a private family milestone that is now public through a high‑profile TV platform and follows recent family moments such as his son Harry’s wedding and a reunion with his brother Wayne.