 Piers Morgan has hit out at the BBC's coverage of its own controversy after allegations emerged against an unnamed presenter. A presenter who works for the broadcaster, who has not been identified publicly, has been accused of paying a teenager more than £35,000 for explicit pictures from when the youngster in question was 17 years old. A spokesperson for the firm outlined in a statement that the BBC first became 'aware of a complaint' in May, before new allegations were presented to them on Thursday July 6 'of a different nature'. 'In addition to our own inquiries we have also been in touch with external authorities, in line with our protocols,' they stated, adding that a 'male member of staff has been suspended'. 'We expect to be in a position to provide a further update in the coming days as the process continues. The BBC board will continue to be kept up to date,' it concluded. In a tweet, one person pointed out the unusual position that the BBC is in when reporting on the news concerning the claims that have been made. Morgan had one thing to say (Picture: Twitter/BBC) Sharing a picture of a news reporter on TV outside of the broadcaster's office, they wrote: 'BBC host asks BBC reporter standing outside the BBC about allegations against unnamed BBC star. 'BBC reporter says they 'haven't been able to confirm' whether the BBC presenter has been suspended by the BBC.' TalkTV broadcaster Morgan quote-tweeted the original post, simply writing in response: 'Ridiculous.' The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it has had 'contact' with the BBC over the allegations concerning the unnamed presenter. The BBC's boss said that the broadcaster takes 'all such allegations incredibly seriously' (Picture: James Manning/PA Wire) 'The Met has received initial contact from the BBC in relation to this matter, but no formal referral or allegation has been made,' a spokesperson for the poli){kind=link}
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Piers Morgan has hit out at the BBC’s coverage of its own controversy after allegations emerged against an unnamed presenter.
A presenter who works for the broadcaster, who has not been identified publicly, has been accused of paying a teenager more than £35,000 for explicit pictures from when the youngster in question was 17 years old.
A spokesperson for the firm outlined in a statement that the BBC first became ‘aware of a complaint’ in May, before new allegations were presented to them on Thursday July 6 ‘of a different nature’.
‘In addition to our own inquiries we have also been in touch with external authorities, in line with our protocols,’ they stated, adding that a ‘male member of staff has been suspended’.