Dan Walker: BBC host welcomes back Ian Wright to Match of the Day with epic jungle joke

Dan Walker, 43, left co-star and I’m A Celebrity 2019 camper Ian Wright, 56, in hysterics as he surprised him with a tastier version of the infamous Bushtucker Trial at the beginning of his first show after returning from his time in the Australian jungle. Co-host Alan Shearer, 49, also poked fun at his co-star who had been missing for three weeks due to his stint in the wilderness.

But it’s a real pleasure to be able to say Match of G’Day again, to Ian Wright

Dan Walker

Stepping in for regular host Gary Lineker, Dan opened the show with a cheeky pun, welcoming Ian back.

“Good evening, six games for you tonight, Gary’s been evicted for one week only,” he greeted viewers.

“But it’s a real pleasure to be able to say Match of G’Day again, to Ian Wright.

“He’s out of the jungle and there’s only one question on everyone’s lips…” he giggled as a plate full of cake dropped drown from the ceiling.

The studio erupted with laughter as Ian cackled when he realised what was going on.

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“It’s safe Wrighty, have you eaten?” Dan continued, smugly.

Ian was still giggling away as the camera zoomed in on his surprise.

The cake was covered with Australian wildlife figurines to as to imitate a bushtucker trial.

When he finally caught his breath, he admitted: “I’ve eaten, I’m fine.”

Dan confessed: “We didn’t want to take any chances, so we’ve got a Victoria Sponge on stand-by just in case.

“Alan Shearer’s on tonight, it’s nice to have him back isn’t it Alan?”

His co-star giggled as he said: “It’s been the best three weeks we’ve ever had!”

“We’ve loved it, where’ve you been?”

Ian finally composed himself and responded with a flippant and joke answer: “I’ve been nowhere if I’m honest Al, just on a diet,” he chuckled, as the studio could be heard laughing.

After the show, Dan posted a tweet with a picture of the three presenters, continuing to poke fun at Ian.

He shared the post with his 605, 400 Twitter followers: “He doesn’t like cake #Hangry.

Thanks for watching. Lovely to have @IanWright0back. Always a pleasure @alanshearer. @GaryLineker returns next week #MOTD.”

Fans took to the comment section to applaud the jungle theme welcome back to the show, and agreed Ian looked “slim” after his visit to the Ozzy wilderness.

One viewer noted: “He,s looking very good after his jungle stint. Slim and trim, Ian Wright, Wright, Wright !!!!”

Another dan joked: “Ask him if he wants anymore Crocodile.”

“So funny! Well done MOTD,” a third said.

A fourth quizzed: “Good job & who ate the cake?”

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Dan also got quite the glowing reviews from fans who want him to become the permanent host of the show.

Someone said: “You need to do it a lot more. Great to have a new face who is down to earth.”

A second suggested: “Think you need to be the permanent MOTD host.”

“The job should be yours full time a much better programme with you at the helm,” another agreed.

“Loved it dan, Gary should be off more often, great host,” a fourth gushed.

Match of the Day continues Saturday nights at 10:30pm on BBC.

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