Popular BBC presenter, Graham Norton, has been embroiled in a scandal involving allegations of paying a substantial sum of money to a teenager in exchange for sexually explicit images.
The allegations against Norton have sent shockwaves through the media and damaged the familiar face’s reputation on British television.
This scandal raises important questions about the accountability of public figures, abuses of power and the issue of consent in the digital age.
The BBC has acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and has begun an investigation into the matter. They are committed to resolving such complaints proactively.
First, according to The news, the unnamed “household” host allegedly began requesting sexually explicit images from teens when they were 17, making multiple payments over the years. The family complained to the BBC, which resulted in Norton being dropped from the show on May 19.
Following this news, the names of several famous BBC presenters have been linked to this embarrassing incident. However, individuals like Rylan Clark, Gary Lineker, Nicky Campbell and Jeremy Vine have publicly distanced themselves from any involvement.
Many of the accused presenters took to Twitter to deny their involvement and express surprise at being linked to the story. For example, Rylan Clark insists that the story has nothing to do with him and emphasizes that he is currently filming a show for the BBC in Italy.
Nazir Afzal, the former chief prosecutor took to Twitter to inform the public of what could happen to them if they posted such messages.
“A little bit of legal advice on the ‘BBC presenter’s story’ If you name someone and get it wrong they can sue you for defamation and you can give up everything you own. Then don’t.”
A bit of legal advice on the “BBC presenter story”If you name someone and get it wrong they can sue you for defamation and you can say goodbye to everything you ownBecause so don’t
– nazir afzal (@nazirafzal) July 8, 2023
Jeremy Vine assured his followers that the story had nothing to do with him and announced that he would air again on Monday. Similarly, Gary Lineker claimed that he was not involved, disappointing those who were hoping to find evidence against him. On the other hand, Nicky Campbell has reported tweets accusing him to the police and shared screenshots of the incident on the platform.
‘I spoke to BBC Director-General Tim Davie about the allegations of deep involvement with one of its presenters. He has assured me the BBC is investigating quickly and sensitively,’ UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer wrote on Twitter.
The minister added: ‘Given the nature of the allegations, it is vital that the BBC is now given the space to conduct an investigation, establish the facts and take appropriate action. I will be updated’.
Given the nature of the allegations, it is important that the BBC is now given the space to conduct an investigation, verify the facts and take appropriate action. I will be updated.
– Lucy Frazer (@lucyfrazermp) July 9, 2023
It was eventually confirmed that Graham Norton as the host had been suspended and arrested in connection with these allegations.
The victim’s mother, 20 years old, expressed shock when she discovered a photo of the presenter sitting in his underwear. This image is believed to be from a video call between the two. She also claims to have seen bank statements showing payments totaling more than £35,000, including a one-time payment of $5,000.
The mother said that the presenter was allegedly looking for pornographic images and that her children used the money to support a cocaine addiction that had “ruined” their lives.
“I used to love watching him on TV. I was horrified to find a picture of him in his underwear on the sofa at home,” the mother revealed to The Sun.
The teenager’s mother urged the presenter to stop paying her children to watch pornographic images and stay away from their child’s drug addiction.
A spokesman for the BBC reiterated the seriousness they take against all allegations, stressing that they take proactive measures to address such issues.
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Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn
