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An unnamed BBC presenter has been suspended after being accused of paying an adolescent hundreds of kilos for sexually express images.The male presenter - reportedly a "household name" - first requested photos in 2020 when the youth was aged 17 and made a sequence of funds over time, in accordance with The Sun.They allegedly paid greater than £35,000, which the younger particular person had reportedly used to fund an dependancy to crack cocaine - which had "destroyed" their life.BBC presenter claims newest: Police contacted over express images declareIn a press release on Sunday, the BBC stated the presenter had been suspended after it had acquired new allegations of a unique nature along with their very own enquiries.It has additionally now been in contact with exterior auth...

The BBC has suspended the unnamed presenter accused of paying a young person 1000's of kilos for sexually express images.The presenter allegedly first requested pictures from the youth in 2020 once they had been aged 17 and has made a sequence of funds over time, in keeping with The Sun. In a press release, the broadcaster stated it "takes any allegations seriously" and has "robust internal processes in place to proactively deal with such allegations". Image: BBC director common Tim Davie has written to workers The BBC web site reported that the company had been "in touch with the police" along with its personal inquiries.The broadcaster stated that whereas it first grew to become conscious of a grievance in M...

LONDON — The BBC mentioned Sunday that it has suspended a number one presenter who's alleged to have paid a young person for sexually specific pictures. ...

Well right here we go once more.A special channel however comparable fury because the skilled conduct of one other well-known British TV presenter on a fats wage makes headlines. While many on social media are eating out on the salacious gossip of all of it, it is value noting why, as soon as once more, this deserves speaking about.For the presenter in query, the phrase more cash than sense instantly involves thoughts. But remember the human price.One unusual household feeling so badly wronged by one of many greatest names in broadcasting that they danger the embarrassment and anguish of going public with a vastly private matter. Make no mistake, it is a huge downside for the BBC.Conversations about safeguarding procedures and office tradition are normal throughout all organi...

The BBC "clearly has questions to answer" after one in all its presenters was accused of paying a young person for specific pictures, a senior Conservative MP has stated.The younger particular person's mom stated that whereas she complained to the BBC on 19 May, it was "obvious" to her that the company had not spoken to the person by the next month. BBC star allegations 'deeply regarding' - dwell updatesThe presenter is claimed to have first requested pictures when {the teenager} was 17 again in 2020, and has allegedly made a collection of funds since then.As the story leads many information web sites together with the BBC's personal, what are the questions it must reply? • What did it do when the grievance was first made in May? Were normal HR protocols adopted?• Did it inst...

Several BBC stars have spoken out to distance themselves from allegations that an unnamed presenter paid a teen greater than £35,000 for sexually express photographs.The Sun has not named the "well-known" determine going through the accusations, however stated they're paid a six-figure wage and are presently off-air. The claims have prompted frenzied hypothesis over the person's id on social media.But authorized consultants, together with former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal, have warned the general public that they face being sued in the event that they make false accusations on-line.He wrote on Twitter: "Bit of legal advice... If you name someone and get it wrong then they may sue you for defamation and you can say goodbye to everything you own. So don't." The string of fals...

A "household name" BBC presenter accused of paying a youngster for specific photographs is going through recent allegations that he stripped to his underpants throughout a video name with the youth.The younger particular person's mom stated she was "shocked" after her offspring confirmed her a screenshot of the video chat, wherein the unnamed star was sitting in his boxer shorts on a settee at his house. She advised The Sun that the person seemed to be "leaning forward, getting ready for my child to perform for him.""My child told me, 'I have shown things' and this was a picture from some kind of video call," she added.The newspaper didn't say when the alleged incident occurred. The mom additionally alleged that earlier this 12 months she was shocked after overhearing the pre...

Sir Elton John has carried out for the final time on his 330-date farewell tour.The 76-year-old star has been travelling the world performing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road present since 2018. He advised followers they may stay in his "head, heart and soul" as he closed Saturday evening's present in Stockholm.Sir Elton confirmed he'll "never be touring again", however revealed he could do a "one-off thing" someday sooner or later - including that might be "miles away".He opened along with his hit Bennie And The Jets, which first appeared on the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album in 1973. The veteran musician devoted Border Song to the late Aretha Franklin and the "legacy of the queen of soul", telling the viewers he "could not believe our luck" when she lined the music in 1972.H...

The boyband Blue have mentioned singer Lee Ryan was "physically assaulted" by a person whereas on a flight to Turkey.In an announcement launched on Twitter, the band mentioned the 39-year-old was assaulted whereas on the Turkish Airlines flight from Georgia to Istanbul.They mentioned he was then pushed down a flight of stairs by the identical passenger as soon as the airplane had landed.The assertion mentioned each Ryan and "the rest of the band defended him from the attack" however the singer injured his leg on account of the autumn.The assertion concluded that the incident occurred after Ryan had "put his feet on the seat, which was considered culturally insensitive". Twitter This content material is supplied by Twitte...

Better-off households ought to pay extra for the BBC, a former chairman has instructed, as he branded the present licence payment "regressive".Under the prevailing system, Richard Sharp stated he was involved these on decrease incomes paid the identical as richer folks for the general public service broadcaster. He stated the controversial flat-rate levy may very well be changed by a cost linked to broadband payments or council tax.The authorities is taking a look at whether or not to interchange the £159-a-year licence payment with a brand new funding mannequin after 2027.The price is because of begin rising once more with inflation subsequent April, after a two-year freeze. Mr Sharp, a Tory donor, give up as BBC chairman earlier this yr after a report discovered he breached...