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Gary Lineker apologises to Luke Chadwick for cruel jokes about his looks on They Think It's All Over after host Nick Hancock admitted he was now 'appalled' at how they had mocked the former Manchester United youngster

Gary Lineker has apologised to Luke Chadwick for the cruel insults directed towards the former Manchester United teenager on They Think It's All Over.

Chadwick recently opened up about how the jibes featured at his expense on the television show obliterated his already fragile confidence.

On Twitter Lineker wrote: 'I was part of that show, therefore, I too would like to apologise to Luke Chadwick for any hurt caused.'

Manchester United player Luke Chadwick was the subject of cruel jokes about his appearance on the BBC show They Think It's All Over

Manchester United player Luke Chadwick was the subject of cruel jokes about his appearance on the BBC show They Think It's All Over

Lineker was one of the guest captains on the show and tweeted his apology to Chadwick

Chadwick had singled out Lineker as a hero of his who he'd been particularly hurt to hear insults from.