BBC Presenter Suspended for Allegedly Paying Teen for Explicit Photos: Police Investigate

British police are assessing information from the BBC regarding allegations that a leading presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos. The BBC has suspended the male star, who remains unnamed, over claims that he gave a youth £35,000 ($45,000) starting in 2020 when the young person was 17. While the police are currently assessing the information, there is no investigation at this time. The BBC stated that it takes the allegations seriously and is working to establish the facts. This scandal follows previous misconduct scandals involving BBC stars, including the exposure of Jimmy Savile as a pedophile.