BBC viewers were left shocked after seeing Gary Lineker in a completely different role with many left wondering if they had the wrong programme on.
When the Last Night of the Proms got underway on Saturday night, the usual coverage headlined by Katie Derham had been relpaced by Lineker, who was joined by former Premier League stars Danny Murphy and Joe Hart in the studio.
Lineker introduced the duo as 'two men who always hit the right note' before a performance of Verdi's Requiem was analysed much like a football match would be on Match of the Day.
Hart said: "A pitch perfect delivery, they played at the perfect tempo.
Gary Lineker might have a new role at the BBC
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"So well-drilled, a real 90-minute performance. Intense, fiery Italian performance. The runs in the violin were done with utter precision, great technique.
A graphic showing conductor Sakari Onamo's 'stats' popped up with Lineker quipping: "He seems to relish the big occasions."
The hosting job did not last long, though, as cameras cut to Derham as normal service was restored.
This is not a recurring role for Lineker, though, with Match of the Day celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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Derham called the event "an incredible summer of live music and sport" with "a fond musical tribute to all the sporting theme tunes we know and love".
Lineker might well be practicing for a new role with his contract with the BBC coming to an end when the football season is over next year.
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Gary Lineker might be practicing for a new role
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It remains to be seen whether the former England international will retain his post.
Former favourite Jermaine Jenas has now been ruled out of any chance of becoming the next Match of the Day host.
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There was even a stats graphic for Sakari Oramo
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The 41-year-old was axed by the BBC earlier this summer after an investigation discovered that he had sent illicit text messages to female colleagues.
Two frontrunners have since emerged for Lineker's job - Alex Scott and Mark Chapman.
Micah Richards and Gabby Logan have also been potentially earmarked for the role.
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