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- 22 June 2012, 17:57
Ricky Gervais donates to hospital after losing Lineker bet
Comedian Ricky Gervais donated £1,000 to a children's hospital after losing a bet with Gary Lineker on Twitter.com.
The funnyman took to the microblogging site on Thursday and dared Lineker to use a sporting cliche while he hosted the BBC's coverage of the Czech Republic's Euro 2012 game against Portugal.
In a message to the host, Gervais wrote, "Gary Lineker: I am watching you on my TV. I dare you to use the phrase 'it was a game of two halves'. I would enjoy that."
Former player Lineker replied, "I will suffer the abuse that will follow my uttering of the cliche, just because it's you."
The Office star stayed tuned to witness the presenter use the phrase during his live broadcast, and delighted Gervais agreed to make a donation to a children's hospital in return, writing, "You did it! You are a man of honour. I will donate £1000 to Great Ormond Street Hospital. The boy done good. Cheers."
what do you think?
Brian L Miller
Good on ya, mate! Nice to see someonbe who isnt tight with a pound and enjoys having a good time!
Lucy Wilson
Good to see Twitter being used for a good cause and some fun!
Carol Warner
Thank you Ricky Gervais. Gt Ormond Street saved my grandsons life!
Rhys Sage
At last something a bit fun... Nobody would report it though if I did the same thing!
Stuart Harley
5:10pm on 22/6/2012
..THATS GREAT, AND A BIT OF FUN !!!!!!!!