Former football rivals Gary Lineker and Graeme Souness appear together on ITV’s new gameshow, The Box, after years of public disagreements. According to reports, the two are working as part of the show’s on-screen team despite past clashes.
The outlets describe a shift from earlier tensions that developed both from their time as football opponents and later from differing views in public media discussions. One report includes remarks from Souness about the filming process, saying he wanted to “smash” his “nemesis” a few times, reflecting a competitive dynamic during production.
While the sources agree that their rivalry is a notable backdrop to the collaboration, they present it mainly through the lens of how the two handle tension behind the scenes on set. Neither outlet indicates any permanent resolution to their prior differences, but both frame the appearance together as a practical step for the programme.
