All articles tagged with #presenter
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TMZ
Eric Dane, diagnosed with ALS, will still attend and present at the 77th Emmys, marking his first major appearance in months and highlighting his resilience despite health challenges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Michael Parkinson, the veteran British broadcaster known for his chat show hosting and presenting, has died at the age of 88 after a brief illness. His family confirmed his passing and requested privacy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A second person has come forward with allegations against a suspended BBC presenter, claiming they felt threatened by the presenter. The individual stated that they were contacted anonymously on a dating app by the presenter and received abusive text messages after hinting at revealing the presenter's identity. BBC News verified that the messages were sent from the presenter's phone number. The Metropolitan Police has requested the BBC to pause its investigation into the allegations while they determine if there is enough evidence for a criminal investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The scandal involving a BBC presenter accused of paying a teenager for sexual images has grown, with new allegations emerging from another young person who claimed to have been contacted by the star and felt threatened when they refused to meet up. The family of the first teenager involved has alleged that the money received was used to fund a drug habit. The BBC has suspended the presenter and launched an investigation, while the Metropolitan Police is assessing whether there are grounds for a criminal investigation. The presenter's identity remains undisclosed, but there are calls for them to voluntarily come forward.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
The young person at the center of the BBC presenter sex pictures scandal has denied the allegations made by their own mother, calling them "rubbish." The parents stand by their account and claim that the presenter has influenced their child. The Sun newspaper, which published the story, maintains that it has evidence supporting the parents' concerns and urges the BBC to investigate. The BBC presenter has been suspended, and the Metropolitan Police is assessing the information to determine if a criminal offense has been committed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
A BBC presenter, who remains unnamed for legal reasons, allegedly made panicked phone calls to a teenager involved in a scandal over explicit images. The presenter also attempted to stop the teenager's mother, who reported the incident to The Sun, from pursuing the investigation. The BBC has suspended the presenter and contacted the Metropolitan Police. The teenager was reportedly 17 years old when first in contact with the presenter, which is illegal in the UK. The BBC is conducting an investigation led by former police detective Jeff Brown, while the teenager's family has sent evidence to support their complaint.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The BBC has suspended a leading presenter following allegations that he paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos. The broadcaster is working to establish the facts of the case, which involves a youth who was 17 at the time and received £35,000 ($45,000) from the presenter. The BBC first became aware of a complaint in May, but new allegations of a different nature were recently brought to their attention. The broadcaster is conducting an investigation and has been in touch with external authorities. The scandal has prompted calls for the BBC to speed up its processes and address any misconduct.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
A male presenter at the BBC has been suspended following allegations that he purchased sexually explicit images from a teenager over a three-year period. The presenter, who remains unnamed, allegedly paid £35,000 ($44,000) for the explicit photos, which started when the teenager was 17. The BBC became aware of the allegations in May and has been in contact with external authorities and the alleged victim's family. The investigations are ongoing, and the BBC has emphasized the need for a fair and careful handling of the situation. Multiple BBC stars have denied their involvement in the allegations, and the Department for Culture, Media & Sport has called for an urgent and sensitive investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
A top BBC presenter has been suspended after allegations emerged that he paid a teenager over £35,000 for explicit images. The exchanges reportedly took place in 2020 when the teenager was 17 years old, and the money was allegedly used to fund a crack cocaine habit. The BBC is in dialogue with the Metropolitan Police regarding the issue. The corporation has faced criticism for not taking action sooner, as the mother of the teenager claims to have complained to the BBC in May. The UK government has called for an urgent investigation into the claims.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
The UK government held urgent talks with the BBC's director general after a presenter was accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos. The BBC assured the government that they were investigating the claims swiftly and sensitively. The allegations, first reported by the Sun, include that the young person's family complained to the BBC in May. The presenter has not been named, but is not due to be on air in the near future. Concerns have been raised about the BBC's handling of the investigation, and politicians have called for swift action.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
A mystery BBC presenter is at the center of a scandal as fresh allegations emerge, with The Sun reporting that the unnamed star joined a video call with a teenager while wearing only underwear. The presenter is also accused of paying the young person tens of thousands of pounds for explicit images. The mother of the teenager has lodged a complaint with the BBC, and the broadcaster is under pressure to address its handling of the matter. The BBC has stated that it is taking the allegations seriously and has processes in place to investigate them. The director general will face the press on Tuesday when the annual report is published.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
A BBC presenter has been accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photographs, starting when the victim was 17 years old. The unnamed male presenter allegedly paid the victim tens of thousands of pounds. The BBC is currently investigating the allegations, and the presenter is not scheduled to be on air in the coming days. The family of the victim complained to the BBC, expressing frustration that the presenter remained on air. The mother of the victim revealed that the money received from the presenter was used to fund a crack cocaine habit. The BBC stated that they take the allegations seriously and will act appropriately based on any new information.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
TV presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady, known for his iconic drag queen persona Lily Savage, has died at the age of 67. His partner Andre Portasio confirmed the news, saying he passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully". O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s and went on to host a number of chat shows, as well as being an ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. He won a TV Bafta, British Comedy Award and a National Television Award for The Paul O'Grady Show, and was made an MBE in 2008 for services to entertainment.