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DARK SECRETS: 7 | Vintage Vibes

Simon Cowell breaks silence over Lucy Spraggan’s rape during X Factor: ‘It’s horrific and heartbreaking’

The singer said the attack took place after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan Clark’s birthday in London

Evening Standard

Simon Cowell Speaks Out After Former X Factor Contestant Gets Candid About Being Raped During Her Season

10 years after suddently exiting The X Factor, Lucy Spraggan revealed it was because she was raped, and Simon Cowell spoke out.

Cinemablend

Lucy Spraggan reveals she pulled out of X Factor after she was raped by hotel worker

The singer said the attack took place after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan Clark’s birthday in London

Evening Standard

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Lucy Spraggan reveals she was raped by hotel worker during X Factor

The singer said the attack took place after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan Clark’s birthday in London.

The Independent UK

Former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan reveals she was raped during show’s production

Musician was assaulted by a hotel porter after a night out with ITV crew

The Independent UK

‘I was terrified of being known as the girl who was attacked while on The X Factor’: Lucy Spraggan on rape, recovery and reality TV

In 2012, she was a breakout star of the singing competition. Then she suddenly disappeared from the show. For the first time she speaks about what led her to leave, how she feels she was let down – and the surprising person who held the key to her recovery

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Spraggan reveals she was sexually attacked during X Factor

Musician says she felt let down by ITV after assault by hotel porter that has had lasting impact

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Huw Edwards is the 'BBC presenter' accused of paying teen over $45,000 for explicit images

Huw Edwards' wife released a statement Wednesday that confirmed Edwards as the elusive "BBC presenter" under investigation for an alleged sexting scandal.

Los Angeles Times

Jeremy Vine says BBC presenter 'needs to come forward' before things 'get worse'

Radio presenter Jeremy Vine said he thought “very carefully” before urging the unnamed presenter to reveal himself.

Daily Record

Rylan Clark 'makes fans' night' as he issues two-word statement

Rylan Clark has delighted fans as he posed up beside his mum Linda to deliver an exciting career update

Daily Mirror

BBC presenter scandal: The claims and timeline of allegations - old

The unnamed presenter has been suspended with the BBC due to meet with the Metropolitan Police on Monday

The Independent UK

Rylan Clark fans delighted as he issues two-word statement on Gogglebox return

Rylan will be returning to the show with his mum Linda, a pair fans have described as "comedy gold"

Nottingham Post

Rylan fans share their relief as he says 'we're back' and Rob Rinder gives sweary response after 'romance'

The BBC Radio 2 host has been busy jet-setting around Italy in recent weeks with Rob but he's back with news

Manchester Evening News

Rylan Clark sends fans wild with TV return news after declaring 'love' for Robert Rinder

The BBC Radio 2 star has gone back to filming a hit TV show after recording a new travel series with Rob

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

BBC presenter scandal: All the allegations made against TV star so far - OLD

The unnamed BBC presenter has been suspended as pressure mounts on the broadcaster

The Independent UK

Who has spoken out about BBC presenter scandal? Timeline of bombshell allegations

The BBC has suspended a male employee over the claims

Daily Record

BBC star Nicky Campbell tells of 'distressing weekend' after 'false allegations'

The 62-year-old was among the famous faces forced to clear their name after allegations that a BBC presenter paid £35,000 for explicit photographs.

The National (Scotland)

BBC presenter Nicky Campbell details ‘distressing weekend’ after ‘false allegations’

NICKY Campbell has spoken about his “distressing weekend” after he was “falsely named” as the BBC presenter accused of paying a teenager…

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Daily Mirror

All we know about claims BBC presenter paid teen for sexually explicit photos

A male member of staff has been suspended by the BBC amid claims that an unnamed presenter paid a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images, the young person has since denied their mother's allegations

The Independent UK

BBC star Nicky Campbell details ‘distressing weekend’ after ‘false allegations’

The broadcaster said he was having ‘further conversations’ with the police regarding malicious communication and lawyers about defamation.

Daily Record

BBC presenter scandal timeline as male member of staff suspended

It's reported that the victim was just 17-years-old at the time of the interactions and their mother claims that the money given to the teenager was used to fund a drug addiction.

The Independent UK

BBC presenter scandal: The claims and timeline of allegations

The unnamed presenter has been suspended with the BBC due to meet with the Metropolitan Police on Monday

Evening Standard

Met Police ‘assessing information’ after virtual BBC meeting over presenter explicit photo claims

The corporation has been in touch with the police alongside carrying out its own inquiries and talking to the young person’s family

The National (Scotland)

BBC to meet with Metropolitan Police following presenter explicit photo claims

THE BBC is to meet with the Metropolitan Police on Monday as the corporation deals with allegations that an unnamed presenter paid a teenager tens…

Manchester Evening News

BBC presenter accused of paying teen for explicit photos rang them asking 'what have you done?'

The BBC presenter has been suspended

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