The One Show might feel like a wholesome BBC teatime programme, but it’s seen its fair share of scandals in its time.
From multiple presenter departures to Ofcom complaints, here’s a round-up of some of the show’s biggest dramas that have made headlines…
Jason Manford quits The One Show over ‘sexual messages to fans’
In 2010, Jason Manford quit The One Show after just four months in the role. It came amid the revelation that he had shared sexual messages online with female fans.
Announcing his resignation, Jason said: “I have decided after careful consideration to step down from The One Show to concentrate on my family and tour commitments.”
The married star, whose ex-wife was pregnant with their third child at the time, later told The Sun he had been “flirting” with people online. He admitted that some of this had gone “too far”.
“I can see now that what started out as a bit of messing about and having a laugh on Twitter has been misjudged,” he continued. “I’d like to apologise to anyone that this has offended as that was the last thing I ever intended to do.”
Jeremy Clarkson makes ‘execution’ comments on The One Show
The following year, Jeremy Clarkson sparked another scandal during an appearance on the BBC show.
During a discussion about public sector strikers, the former Top Gear presenter said: “I’d have them all shot. I would take them outside and execute them in front of their families. I mean, how dare they go on strike when they’ve got these gilt-edged pensions that are going to be guaranteed while the rest of us have to work for a living?”
After the BBC received thousands of complaints, Jeremy issued an apology.
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