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BBC presenter exits amid Sullivan probe

Overview

In early August 2026, BBC Radio 5 Live announced that veteran presenter Tony Livesey was leaving the corporation after a 16‑year tenure. The departure followed a Panorama investigation that examined Livesey’s former role as editor of the Daily Sport and Sunday Sport newspapers, publications linked to businessman David Sullivan, who faces accusations of sexual exploitation.

A follow‑up report later in the week confirmed that Livesey’s show had been temporarily suspended while the BBC reviewed the allegations, and staff were informed of his exit on 3 August. Livesey denied any involvement in the alleged introductions to Sullivan. The coverage reiterated the broader context of the investigation into Sullivan’s conduct and his resignation from West Ham United’s board earlier in June.

Entities

Tony Livesey · David Sullivan · BBC · BBC Panorama · West Ham United

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Tony Livesey departs BBC Radio 5 Live amid investigation into past ties with David Sullivan

    BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Tony Livesey leaves after 16 years, amid a Panorama/The Times probe into his past work with David Sullivan’s newspapers.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    BBC Radio presenter Tony Livesey departs after David Sullivan allegations

    BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Tony Livesey leaves after a Panorama probe into former newspaper boss David Sullivan’s alleged sexual misconduct; Livesey denied involvement and the BBC gave no comment.

Sources

chosic.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · diariodelsur.com.co · hsbnoticias.com · independent.co.uk · Standard.co.uk · vese.ch · walesonline.co.uk