Me too, and I also hope he announces Gregg Wallace as the man in questionI am so so baffledI’m expecting him to pop up tonight at 10pm like nothing has happened
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Imagine being told back in September when we were glued to the news that ten months later we’d be back glued for this reason?
He won’t be on.
THE parents of a youngster at the centre of the BBC presenter scandal tonight told how they had spoken out to protect their child.
They stood by their allegation that the top BBC star paid their child thousands, in return for sex pictures.
The parents of a youngster at the centre of the BBC presenter scandal spoke
The mother and step-father of the youngster also questioned who had paid to provide their child with an expensive lawyer.
Via a legal letter given to the BBC, the youngster insisted nothing "unlawful” or “inappropriate” had happened between them and the presenter - who the youngster did not deny knowing, or receiving cash from.
But their mother tonight told The Sun they stand by their account of their child’s relationship with the BBC star.
The mum said: “It is sad but we stand by our account and we hope they get the help they need.
“We did this to help - and the presenter has got into their head. How did they afford a lawyer?
“We are so sad.”
The step-father added: “We are disappointed they made a statement. It’s not true.”
The parents spoke out after the 20-year-old’s lawyer sent a letter over the scandal – first revealed in a bombshell Sun story on Friday night – to the BBC.
The BBC admitted it had not spoken to the young person itself, and does not even know who they are.
The legal letter said: “For the avoidance of doubt, nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place between our client and the BBC personality.”
It also called the parents’ allegations “totally wrong” and claimed there was “no truth” in the claims.
It also called our initial story – based on interviews and sworn statements from their worried parents – “rubbish”.
The 20-year-old’s mother and step-father have both given The Sun detailed sworn affidavits, outlining their claims.
The Sun responded: "We have reported a story about two very concerned parents who made a complaint to the BBC about the behaviour of a presenter and the welfare of their child.
"Their complaint was not acted upon by the BBC.
"We have seen evidence that supports their concerns.
"It’s now for the BBC to properly investigate."
The development comes as the scandal, which has engulfed the BBC and sparked a political firestorm, is set to enter its fourth day.
The child’s mother had told us the star paid the youngster more than £35,000 since they were 17 in return for sordid images.
She also revealed her horror at seeing a video call of the presenter sitting in his pants on the sofa waiting for her child to “perform for him”.
She said: “I loved watching him on TV. So I was shocked to see a picture of him sitting on a sofa in his underwear.
“I immediately recognised him.
“He was leaning forward getting ready for my child to perform for him.”
She added of the household name TV star: “Earlier this year I heard him on the phone saying to my child, ‘I told you not to f***ing ring me.
“It was shocking as I’d see how he would act on the telly and then he would say stuff like that.”
It comes as London’s Met Police said they were “assessing” the allegations.
It is a criminal offence to make, distribute or possess an indecent image of anyone under 18 under the Protection of Children Act.
Tonight, a BBC source said there was a sense of “utter disbelief” that the presenter had still not been identified.
A number of senior staff at the corporation are “openly angry” about the way it has been handled.
Other staff are said to be communicating about the scandal solely on Whats App – as they fear using BBC emails to talk about it or discuss it at their HQ.
The Sun first revealed on Friday night how the star had been forced off air over claims he paid a teenager – who is now 20 - £35,000 for explicit images.
On Sunday, he was finally suspended by the BBC.
The youngster’s parents first reported the allegations to the BBC on May 18 but were frustrated to see the star still on the TV a month later.
They then contacted The Sun.
And the scandal-plagued corporation has been blasted for its response to the scandal.
Ex-Cabinet Minister Priti Patel said it marked a “very shameful moment” for the Beeb.
BBC Director-General Tim Davie has said privacy law was making the situation around the presenter “complex”.
He said: “By law, individuals are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy, which is making this situation more complex.
“We are in contact with the family referenced in the media reports. I want to assure you that we are working rapidly to establish the facts and to ensure that these matters are handled fairly and with care, including by external authorities where appropriate.”
But Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said he would have expected the Beeb to have suspended the unnamed presenter as soon as allegations were made.
He said the BBC needs to “get its house in order”.
He added: “What it means very simply is this: when serious and concerning allegations are made, they need to be investigated promptly.”
As the scandal gathered momentum a string of BBC stars – including Nicky Campbell, Gary Lineker, Jeremy Vine and Rylan Clark – spoke out to say they were not unidentified presenter.
He was said to be “under pressure” amid questions over how long he can remain anonymous.
We told yesterday how the suspended member of BBC staff allegedly made “panicked” calls to the person last week after the allegations became known.
He allegedly rang the family of the teen 20-year-old – asking: “What have you done?”
The claims include that the star has given the youngster over £35,000 since they were 17.
In an interview with us, the mother said the family complained to the BBC in May – and grew frustrated the star was still on air a month later.
She had told how the teen used money from the presenter to feed a “spiralling” hard drug addiction.
The distraught mother said they went from a “happy go lucky youngster a ghost-like crack addict” in just three years.
BBC chief Mr Davie is due to face the media on Tuesday for a scheduled briefing following the release of the corporation’s annual report.
Representatives for the broadcaster met with detectives yesterday.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: “Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command met with representatives from the BBC on the morning of July 10. The meeting took place virtually.
“They are assessing the information discussed at the meeting and further enquiries are taking place to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed.
“There is no investigation at this time."
They stood by their allegation that the top BBC star paid their child thousands, in return for sex pictures.
The parents of a youngster at the centre of the BBC presenter scandal spoke
The mother and step-father of the youngster also questioned who had paid to provide their child with an expensive lawyer.
Via a legal letter given to the BBC, the youngster insisted nothing "unlawful” or “inappropriate” had happened between them and the presenter - who the youngster did not deny knowing, or receiving cash from.
But their mother tonight told The Sun they stand by their account of their child’s relationship with the BBC star.
The mum said: “It is sad but we stand by our account and we hope they get the help they need.
“We did this to help - and the presenter has got into their head. How did they afford a lawyer?
“We are so sad.”
The step-father added: “We are disappointed they made a statement. It’s not true.”
The parents spoke out after the 20-year-old’s lawyer sent a letter over the scandal – first revealed in a bombshell Sun story on Friday night – to the BBC.
The BBC admitted it had not spoken to the young person itself, and does not even know who they are.
The legal letter said: “For the avoidance of doubt, nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place between our client and the BBC personality.”
It also called the parents’ allegations “totally wrong” and claimed there was “no truth” in the claims.
It also called our initial story – based on interviews and sworn statements from their worried parents – “rubbish”.
The 20-year-old’s mother and step-father have both given The Sun detailed sworn affidavits, outlining their claims.
The Sun responded: "We have reported a story about two very concerned parents who made a complaint to the BBC about the behaviour of a presenter and the welfare of their child.
"Their complaint was not acted upon by the BBC.
"We have seen evidence that supports their concerns.
"It’s now for the BBC to properly investigate."
The development comes as the scandal, which has engulfed the BBC and sparked a political firestorm, is set to enter its fourth day.
The child’s mother had told us the star paid the youngster more than £35,000 since they were 17 in return for sordid images.
She also revealed her horror at seeing a video call of the presenter sitting in his pants on the sofa waiting for her child to “perform for him”.
She said: “I loved watching him on TV. So I was shocked to see a picture of him sitting on a sofa in his underwear.
“I immediately recognised him.
“He was leaning forward getting ready for my child to perform for him.”
She added of the household name TV star: “Earlier this year I heard him on the phone saying to my child, ‘I told you not to f***ing ring me.
“It was shocking as I’d see how he would act on the telly and then he would say stuff like that.”
It comes as London’s Met Police said they were “assessing” the allegations.
It is a criminal offence to make, distribute or possess an indecent image of anyone under 18 under the Protection of Children Act.
Tonight, a BBC source said there was a sense of “utter disbelief” that the presenter had still not been identified.
A number of senior staff at the corporation are “openly angry” about the way it has been handled.
Other staff are said to be communicating about the scandal solely on Whats App – as they fear using BBC emails to talk about it or discuss it at their HQ.
The Sun first revealed on Friday night how the star had been forced off air over claims he paid a teenager – who is now 20 - £35,000 for explicit images.
On Sunday, he was finally suspended by the BBC.
The youngster’s parents first reported the allegations to the BBC on May 18 but were frustrated to see the star still on the TV a month later.
They then contacted The Sun.
And the scandal-plagued corporation has been blasted for its response to the scandal.
Ex-Cabinet Minister Priti Patel said it marked a “very shameful moment” for the Beeb.
BBC Director-General Tim Davie has said privacy law was making the situation around the presenter “complex”.
He said: “By law, individuals are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy, which is making this situation more complex.
“We are in contact with the family referenced in the media reports. I want to assure you that we are working rapidly to establish the facts and to ensure that these matters are handled fairly and with care, including by external authorities where appropriate.”
But Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said he would have expected the Beeb to have suspended the unnamed presenter as soon as allegations were made.
He said the BBC needs to “get its house in order”.
He added: “What it means very simply is this: when serious and concerning allegations are made, they need to be investigated promptly.”
As the scandal gathered momentum a string of BBC stars – including Nicky Campbell, Gary Lineker, Jeremy Vine and Rylan Clark – spoke out to say they were not unidentified presenter.
He was said to be “under pressure” amid questions over how long he can remain anonymous.
We told yesterday how the suspended member of BBC staff allegedly made “panicked” calls to the person last week after the allegations became known.
He allegedly rang the family of the teen 20-year-old – asking: “What have you done?”
The claims include that the star has given the youngster over £35,000 since they were 17.
In an interview with us, the mother said the family complained to the BBC in May – and grew frustrated the star was still on air a month later.
She had told how the teen used money from the presenter to feed a “spiralling” hard drug addiction.
The distraught mother said they went from a “happy go lucky youngster a ghost-like crack addict” in just three years.
BBC chief Mr Davie is due to face the media on Tuesday for a scheduled briefing following the release of the corporation’s annual report.
Representatives for the broadcaster met with detectives yesterday.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: “Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command met with representatives from the BBC on the morning of July 10. The meeting took place virtually.
“They are assessing the information discussed at the meeting and further enquiries are taking place to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed.
“There is no investigation at this time."
I can't see from the wording of that that there's any hard evidence available. There's now a step-father involved. I think The rum might have done their usual duck-up.
BBC reporting more about the letter - it claims that the young person and their mother are estranged
He'd have done it days ago if it were that.
The Steeples live has been removed from YouTube apparently, and apparently he has said it's because he shouldn't have said some things?
This is a report from my friend so can someone verify?
This is a report from my friend so can someone verify?
Well the GBN deep delve 
will start 9pm so hope someone can create the next thread very shortly!
will start 9pm so hope someone can create the next thread very shortly!
I read earlier that they ran the story based on signed affidavits rather than actually seeing evidence 🫠🫠🫠🫠
I didn’t follow the Karen Matthews story, or know who Jack Monroe is so I can’t answer that. I see/hear how Katie Price treats people and animals, I don’t know the same of these parents. So for the moment I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Maybe the parents didn’t think it was a police matter and they were telling the truth when they said they just wanted the payments to stop.
And as I’ve said numerous times I would do whatever it took to prevent my child from dying, even if it meant going to the papers as I said in a previous comment I’ve added.
And what if this is true and it gets brushed under the carpet, will all you adamant these parents are not telling the truth be happy then?
If it’s the presenter I think it is I liked him so my feelings don’t come from disliking him. At this time I just feel unless the parents are both on drugs, or suffering serious mental health issues then I see no reason for them to lie so I believe them, which is my prerogative.
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Exactly!
Not necessarily, because days ago no-one knew it was him - if he had deleted then, it would have given the game away and just expedited the same social media shitstorm that we saw today.
Apart from one LinkedIn message, all the “sliding into DMs” claims seem to revolve around Insta.
It’s all so massively confusing.
I find it interesting that The Sun are saying their initial article was based on “sworn affidavits made by the parents”. They say they have seen evidence to support claims made, but as far as I can tell haven’t specified what evidence they’ve actually seen. If they’ve built most of their article around these sworn affidavits then it seems really foolish even by the Sun’s standards.
I find it bizarre the parents have even gone to the press to discuss their adult son’s private life. If they thought something illegal had gone on they should have reported it to the police.
Whatever happens if the presenter hasn’t done anything illegal then the parents have potentially ruined his life. And no doubt have damaged their relationship with their son forever. IMO if the son is a victim then this story is his to tell (if he ever wants to tell it), but instead the story’s forced into the limelight and he’s been rushed into dealing with it before he may even be ready. He may be denying it purely out of fear and for his parents to put him in this position is wrong. I feel really sad for him - people may find out his identity and then he’s revealed as potentially being gay, potentially being a drug addict, potentially having been a victim of abuse…it’s just so wrong that the parents have done this rather than go through the proper channels.
I find it interesting that The Sun are saying their initial article was based on “sworn affidavits made by the parents”. They say they have seen evidence to support claims made, but as far as I can tell haven’t specified what evidence they’ve actually seen. If they’ve built most of their article around these sworn affidavits then it seems really foolish even by the Sun’s standards.
I find it bizarre the parents have even gone to the press to discuss their adult son’s private life. If they thought something illegal had gone on they should have reported it to the police.
Whatever happens if the presenter hasn’t done anything illegal then the parents have potentially ruined his life. And no doubt have damaged their relationship with their son forever. IMO if the son is a victim then this story is his to tell (if he ever wants to tell it), but instead the story’s forced into the limelight and he’s been rushed into dealing with it before he may even be ready. He may be denying it purely out of fear and for his parents to put him in this position is wrong. I feel really sad for him - people may find out his identity and then he’s revealed as potentially being gay, potentially being a drug addict, potentially having been a victim of abuse…it’s just so wrong that the parents have done this rather than go through the proper channels.
Dayumn I saw some of that on YT and it was very comprehensive and completely agreed about the BBC being institutionalised and self-serving
If this was last night's, he was fairly drunk and apparently people kept posting names in the Live Chat.
Paul? Taking a break from social media? I think there’s a higher chance of Lorraine Kelly being announced as the prolific male BBC pon than that happening
“You sit there thinking you’re the big billy balls being wicks in the universe. It’s the weirdest world in the world njahaha”
help… Paul and his billy bear big balls
The News at 10 to open with HE back behind the desk, ruffling papers:
“An anonymous BBC presenter at the heart of The Sun newspaper’s allegations, has been reinstated following the revocation of their suspension, due to lack of evidence”
*Harry Hill style wink to camera*
“An anonymous BBC presenter at the heart of The Sun newspaper’s allegations, has been reinstated following the revocation of their suspension, due to lack of evidence”
*Harry Hill style wink to camera*
Maybe the owners don’t care about editorial integrity or legal liability and took a risk-based view? If the Sun and its journos are sued shareholders/owners have limited liability. Employees might lose everything.
Mark Dolan's hair is utterly astonishing.
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