Let’s be honest — family weddings can bring out all the emotions.
And when you toss in a decades-long sibling feud, a high-profile career controversy, and an open bar in Ibiza, well… things get extra interesting.
That’s exactly the scene that played out over the weekend as Gary Lineker reunited with his brother Wayne for a big family wedding — and yes, there was booze, bold speeches, and a long-awaited truce.
Gary Goes All In as His Son Ties the Knot in Ibiza
The 64-year-old former Match of the Day host let loose in the sunshine as he watched his second eldest son, Harry Lineker, marry fiancée Annabelle on the party island of Ibiza.
In a moment that caught plenty of attention on social media, Gary was seen raucously downing alcohol straight from a bottle at the reception.
That same bottle was then passed to his younger brother Wayne, 63 — yes, that Wayne — marking what seemed to be a lighthearted and rare bonding moment between the estranged siblings.
17 Years of Silence Over a Holiday That Went South
To understand why this moment mattered, you need the backstory.
Gary and Wayne Lineker’s feud goes all the way back to 2008, when Gary began dating model Danielle Bux.
Their first joint family holiday in Ibiza didn’t go well — at all.
Wayne later told The Sun that things felt “cold” and awkward, especially with Danielle mostly keeping to herself.
From there, communication between the brothers just… stopped.
Weekly phone calls vanished. Wayne wasn’t even invited to Gary’s second wedding, reportedly because he wasn’t allowed to bring his then-girlfriend of 18 months.
That snub hurt — especially considering Wayne had once been Gary’s best man in 1986.
Still Loyal, Even in Silence
Wayne has opened up about the estrangement several times over the years.
As recently as this spring, he told The Mail’s podcast Straight to the Comments! that he and Gary “don’t really speak very often,” though he still considers himself his “number one fan.”
He’d even tried to reconcile on Gary’s 50th birthday — but said their phone call lasted less than a minute.
The Big Day Brings the Family Back Together
But this past weekend, it was all about Harry’s big day — and for once, the family seemed to put their history aside.
Wayne looked dapper in a grey blazer and white trousers, posing on Instagram with his son Freddie before heading to the ceremony.
He also shared a sweet snap enjoying a glass of wine with his daughter Tia, who stunned in a champagne-colored fringed dress.
Meanwhile, Gary rocked a tan blazer and posed proudly alongside his eldest son George — and their coordinated outfits had “groomsmen” written all over them.
Gary Spills the Wedding Details on His Podcast
On the Monday after the festivities, Gary shared some behind-the-scenes insight on his The Rest Is Football podcast with Alan Shearer.
“I had Harry’s wedding which went swimmingly well,” he said.
“He had an amazing speech, the bride looked amazing, it was a beautiful day.
The sun was shining and it was great.” He then admitted, with a chuckle, “I’m a bit fuzzy and a little bit jaded, yes! As you would expect.”
A Bittersweet Moment After a BBC Exit
The wedding came just days after Gary officially stepped back from the BBC, ending his long tenure with the broadcaster.
His decision followed a controversial Instagram story he reposted that included a rat and references to Zionism — a combination that invoked antisemitic tropes and sparked public backlash.
Though he apologized, saying he never intended to share anything antisemitic and recognized the hurt it caused, the damage was done.
In a statement, Gary said stepping back “feels like the responsible course of action.”
BBC’s Director of Sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, confirmed the exit in an emotional email to staff, calling Gary a “brilliant broadcaster” and thanking him for his years of service.
What’s Next for the Lineker Brothers?
While it’s unclear whether the Ibiza reunion signals a permanent thaw in the Lineker family feud, the wedding certainly gave fans a rare glimpse of Gary and Wayne together — smiling, drinking, and maybe even healing.
Sometimes it takes a wedding, a little sunshine, and a few drinks to start mending nearly two decades of silence.