'It got to me': Jeremy Vine stops cycling videos after online abuse
- Jeremy Vine, a 59-year-old BBC and Channel 5 presenter, announced on 2025-05-01 that he will stop sharing his cycling videos online due to abuse.
- Vine began posting helmet-camera footage of his London commutes to raise awareness of road safety, but the videos sparked frequent debate and severe online trolling.
- The posts accumulated over 100 million views and attracted hateful messages, including violent death threats being investigated by police and the recent theft of his bike.
- Vine stated, "The anger they generate has genuinely upset me," and shared screenshots of messages wishing him harm, explaining he wants to "switch the narrative" away from abuse.
- Although he will no longer post videos publicly, Vine confirmed he will continue cycling and report dangerous driving to the police, emphasizing safety remains his priority.
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