Tony Livesey to ‘step back’ from BBC radio show after issues raised by Panorama
10 June 2026 The BBC presenter Tony Livesey is to “step back” from his radio show after allegations were raised about his previous career as the editor-in-chief of David Sullivan’s Sport Newspapers.
The BBC said Livesey, 62, would be stepping away from presenting his late-night 5 Live show for “a short time” while the corporation considers the issues raised by a Panorama investigation, which accused Sullivan, a billionaire and co-owner of West Ham United, of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour towards women over several decades.
Sullivan has denied the allegations, stating through his lawyers: “I categorically deny all of these complaints.”
The investigation also aired questions for Livesey, with one alleged victim stating that he had arranged a meeting between her and Sullivan.
10 June 2026
