'The thought of going on a dating app makes me grimace!' Gary Lineker, 61, reveals he's 'happy being single' after two 'wonderful' marriages'
Gary Lineker has revealed he's happy being single and has no desire to date in a candid new interview.
The twice-married football pundit, 61, also ruled out following in fellow celebrities' footsteps by signing up for dating app Raya, admitting the thought of looking for love online makes him 'grimace.'
The former England footballer was married to Michelle Cockayne from 1986-2006, with the pair sharing four sons.
Candid: Gary Lineker has revealed he's happy being single and has no desire to date in a candid new interview
He was then wed to Danielle Bux, 42, from 2009-2016. She has since remarried to lawyer Nate Greenwald, with the pair sharing daughter Romy.
He told The Daily Star: 'I'm happy being single now. It's nice to be unanswerable in a slightly selfish way and I'm not actively seeking a partner right now.
'I had two wonderful marriages and now I'm single and I'm in a good place, but that might change. I might need someone to change my nappies. Who knows?
The thought of going on a dating app makes me grimace. I know there's a celebrity one called Raya, but I've never been on it and I never would. Dating is hard enough work anyway. I just can't imagine doing it. I don't know how people manage it. It's definitely not for me.
Ex-wife: The twice-married football pundit, 61, also ruled out following in fellow celebrities' footsteps by signing up for dating app Raya, admitting the thought of looking for love online makes him 'grimace' (pictured with second wife Danielle Bux in 2015)
The star said he is rarely approached by women, and when he is, it's for them to say their 'grandmother fancies him.'
Gary, who has maintained a famously close friendship with ex Danielle, said she still gives him fashion advice due to his 'safe' style.
Back in June Gary proved his ex-wife Danielle still has an important place in his heart as he wished her a happy 42nd birthday.
Hunk: He told The Daily Star : 'I'm happy being single now. It's nice to be unanswerable in a slightly selfish way and I'm not actively seeking a partner right now (pictured 2016)
Past love: The former England footballer was married to Michelle Cockayne from 1986-2006, with the pair sharing four sons (pictured 2004)
He posted the message - which Danielle then re-shared - which read: 'Happy birthday to this very special lady. Have a great one @daniellebux. Cheers!'
He shared the snap of him with Danielle when they were a couple.
Gary told the Mirror in 2019: 'We still speak three times a day, we text all the time. When she comes to London she stays with me, and when I go to LA I see her.'
Family: Gary is pictured with sons Tobias, Angus, George and Harry
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