Gary loner the match of the day presenter has expressed frustration with the changes on X formerly known as Twitter under Elon musk's ownership loner described the platform as very unpleasant now saying it no longer offers the enjoyable experience it once did he mentioned that he has become bored with the platform explaining that the interactions he used to enjoy are no longer possible due to the widespread availability of blue ticks loner's criticism extended to must himself whom he called a very oddd blo this discontent comes as musk continues to reshape the platform he purchased in October 20122 rebranding it as X and promoting it is a step toward creating an everything app the relationship between loner and the platform has been tumultuous in November 2023 lanker's criticism of the UK government's Asylum policy on xpark controversy his comments led to backlash from former Home Secretary swell Braverman and resulted in the BBC temporarily removing him from his presenting duties on Match of the day citing a breach of social media guidelines the BBC's decision to suspend loner led to an unusual broadcast of match of the day without any commentary or analysis as several of loner's colleagues stepped down in solidarity the backlash forced the BBC to reverse its decision and reinstate loner in response to the incident the BBC announced a review of its social media policies acknowledging the complexities surrounding public figures use of social platforms despite his long tenure as a beloved presenter loner's candid remarks on X and his subsequent suspension highlighted the ongoing tension between media personalities and their use of social media in the public eye