Who saw this one coming?

Ever since Des Lynam slid into obscurity, only occasionally peeking above the bedsheets to host Countdown, the nation has been wondering whether Lineker will ever have the right quota of syrupy smoothness to truly replace him on MOTD. Yes, he has the oily legs, and the silver-fox hairstyle, but is he sexy enough? Judging by last night, watching a saluting Des and his busty woman sashaying up the red carpet for the Pride of Britain awards, the answer is “nope”. Not yet.

As for Gary’s lover, Danielle Bux, she would be wise to look at Lynam’s missus for tips on how to look terrifically sassy at an awards ceremony. Yes, people, that is a woman of a certain age sporting something a little bit see-through. Fantastic!