More than 10 of theBBCs highest-profile sports stars have staged anunprecedented walkout over the British broadcasters decision to suspend Gary Lineker.

Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.

Alan Shearer, BBCs top football pundit and former Newcastle United striker

Ian Wright, former Arsenal player is aMatch of the Dayregular

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Jermaine Jenas, ex-Spurs player is a presenter and pundit

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Alex Scott,Football Focushost and former Arsenal player

Mark Chapman, anchors live sports coverage on 5 Live and presentsMatch of the Day 2

Colin Murray, presentsFighting Talkon BBC Radio 5 Live

Dion Dublin, former Manchester United player and 5 Live regular

Jason Mohammad, presentsFinal Scorefor BBC1

Micah Richards, former Manchester City defender and one of the BBCs top football pundits

Glenn Murray, ex-pro is aFootball Focuspundit and 5 Live regular

Kelly Somers, football presenter and journalist

Steve Wilson, one of the BBCs top football commentators

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