BBC presenter Tony Livesey is stepping back from presenting his late-night BBC Radio 5 Live show for a short time while the BBC reviews issues raised by a BBC Panorama investigation. The investigation focuses on West Ham co-owner and billionaire David Sullivan, who faces allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against women over several decades.
According to the reports, Livesey has previously worked in Sullivan’s media circle, including serving as editor-in-chief of Sullivan’s Sport Newspapers before joining the BBC. Multiple outlets say Livesey worked for many years with Sullivan. The Guardian also reports that the Panorama investigation alleges that Livesey, in his former role, helped introduce a woman to Sullivan.
Details from the Panorama investigation are described as allegations rather than proven findings. The BBC’s action is presented as an operational decision to pause Livesey’s on-air duties while the corporation considers what the allegations and related claims mean for its coverage and presenter arrangements.
