BBC Star Accused of Paying Teenager £35,000 for Explicit Images is "Extremely Angry" over Reporting

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The allegations against a BBC star, accused of paying a teenager £35,000 for explicit images, have sparked a media storm. The 64-year-old presenter at the center of the scandal is "extremely angry" over the reporting, according to journalist Jon Sopel. The presenter was suspended by the BBC on Sunday, and police are now "undertaking further enquiries" into the allegations. The accused presenter has received support from within the broadcast industry, as well as from outside it.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BBC star, a 64-year-old male presenter, is accused of paying a 17-year-old teenager £35,000 for sexually explicit images.
  • The presenter was suspended by the BBC on Sunday and is "extremely angry" over the reporting of the allegations.
  • Police are undertaking further enquiries into the allegations, which were first reported on Friday.
  • The accused presenter has received support from within the broadcast industry, as well as from outside it.
  • The presenter's family has denied any wrongdoing, stating that "nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place".
  • The scandal has sparked a media storm, with multiple BBC stars denying involvement and senior politicians and the Metropolitan Police meeting with the corporation.

Statistics:

  • The accused presenter is 64 years old.
  • The teenager in question is now 20 years old.
  • £35,000 was allegedly paid to the teenager by the presenter.
  • The allegations were first reported on Friday.
  • The BBC presenter was suspended on Sunday.

Sources:

  • "BBC News"
  • "The Sun"
  • "The News Agents" (Jon Sopel)