New allegations have emerged against an unnamed BBC presenter who was suspended following claims of engaging in inappropriate behavior involving a young person. A second individual has come forward, sharing their experience of receiving “abusive, expletive-filled messages” from the same presenter after connecting on a dating app. The individual, in their early 20s, disclosed feeling pressured to meet in person but ultimately decided against it due to concerns. When they mentioned the possibility of revealing the presenter’s identity online, they faced a barrage of frightening messages.
BBC News has verified that the messages were indeed sent from a phone belonging to the presenter. Despite attempts to contact the presenter and his lawyer regarding the allegations, no response has been received. While the identity of the presenter remains undisclosed, unfounded speculation has prompted several BBC stars to express their thoughts on the matter.
These recent allegations come after initial claims were made in The Sun newspaper, where a mother accused the presenter of paying £35,000 to her child for sexually explicit images. The alleged exchange reportedly began when the young person was only 17 years old. However, on Monday, the young person issued a statement through their lawyer vehemently denying these claims and asserting that nothing illegal had taken place.
The BBC has engaged in discussions with the Metropolitan Police regarding the allegations. Authorities have requested that the corporation temporarily pause its own investigation to assess the potential for a criminal inquiry. The broadcaster has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, particularly regarding the mother of the first young person, who felt marginalized after making a complaint and seeking intervention from the BBC. It was revealed that director general Tim Davie only spoke with the presenter the day before The Sun’s story was published, prompting further scrutiny.
These latest developments in the case have intensified the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspended BBC presenter. As the investigation unfolds, the Metropolitan Police’s involvement and the BBC’s response will be closely watched to determine the appropriate course of action.