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A BBC TV presenter has been taken off air after allegations that he paid a teenager for sexually explicit images. The presenter, who has not been named, is accused of sending the teenager money over a period of several years, starting when the teenager was just 17 years old.
The allegations came to light after the teenager's mother contacted the BBC in May 2023. The BBC launched an investigation and the presenter was taken off air pending the outcome of the investigation.
The presenter is a household name and has presented a number of popular BBC shows. He has not commented on the allegations.
The allegations have shocked the BBC and the wider public. The BBC has a strict code of conduct for its presenters and staff, and the allegations are a serious breach of that code.
The BBC has said that it will take the allegations very seriously and that it will investigate them thoroughly. The BBC has also said that it will take action against the presenter if the allegations are found to be true.
The allegations have also raised questions about the BBC's vetting process for its presenters. The BBC has said that it has robust vetting procedures in place, but the allegations have raised questions about whether those procedures are effective.
The allegations are still under investigation and it is not yet clear what the outcome will be. However, the allegations have already had a significant impact on the BBC and the presenter. The presenter has been taken off air and his reputation has been damaged.
The allegations have also raised important questions about the BBC's code of conduct and its vetting procedures. The BBC will need to answer these questions if it wants to maintain the trust of its audience.
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