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BBC presenter Tony Livesey leaves Radio 5 Live after David Sullivan allegations
He left after a BBC Panorama investigation raised questions about his past work for David Sullivan’s newspapers and allegations involving seven women.
Radio 5 Live presenter Tony Livesey has left the BBC after 16 years, with station controller Heidi Dawson confirming his departure on Monday in a note to colleagues.
His exit follows a Panorama investigation into former Daily Sport owner David Sullivan, which scrutinized Livesey's past editorial role at the newspaper amid allegations of sexual exploitation.
During his tenure, Livesey received prestigious Arias and APA awards for his reporting, covering major events including Brexit and reporting from the Falkland Islands and RAF Akrotiri.
Dawson praised Livesey as the first voice on air when Radio 5 Live launched from Salford, saying she wished him well for his future endeavours.
Sullivan, who resigned as West Ham United chairman, has "categorically denied" all claims, while Livesey told the Times he had "no recollection" of arranging meetings between the two.