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| Aled Jones taken off air by BBC over sexual harassment claim | |
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| Aled Jones has reportedly been taken off BBC broadcasts following an allegation about "inappropriate contact" by a female colleague. | Aled Jones has reportedly been taken off BBC broadcasts following an allegation about "inappropriate contact" by a female colleague. |
| The Sun on Sunday reported a "well-placed source" who claimed: "There is an allegation that inappropriate messages and contact with a female member of staff took place. | The Sun on Sunday reported a "well-placed source" who claimed: "There is an allegation that inappropriate messages and contact with a female member of staff took place. |
| "He’s been told by the BBC about the complaint and after it came to light he has been taken off air." | "He’s been told by the BBC about the complaint and after it came to light he has been taken off air." |
| The 46-year-old Songs Of Praise star issued a statement via a spokesperson where he said he was "deeply sorry" for any upset caused but vehemently denied any inappropriate contact. | The 46-year-old Songs Of Praise star issued a statement via a spokesperson where he said he was "deeply sorry" for any upset caused but vehemently denied any inappropriate contact. |
| "Although not related to any broadcast work, Aled voluntarily agreed not to go on the BBC whilst the matter is investigated," the spokesperson said. | "Although not related to any broadcast work, Aled voluntarily agreed not to go on the BBC whilst the matter is investigated," the spokesperson said. |
| "Whilst he accepts that his behaviour over a decade ago was occasionally juvenile, as was that of others, he never intended to harass or distress and he strongly denies any inappropriate contact. | "Whilst he accepts that his behaviour over a decade ago was occasionally juvenile, as was that of others, he never intended to harass or distress and he strongly denies any inappropriate contact. |
| "He is, however, deeply sorry for any upset caused and hopes this matter is resolved soon." | "He is, however, deeply sorry for any upset caused and hopes this matter is resolved soon." |
| Jones rose to fame as a teenager for his cover version of "Walking In The Air", which featured as the theme in Channel 4's animated adaptation of The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. | Jones rose to fame as a teenager for his cover version of "Walking In The Air", which featured as the theme in Channel 4's animated adaptation of The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. |
| Since then he has worked as a radio host for Classic FM, BBC Radio 2 and 3, and is one of the main presenters on the BBC show Songs of Praise. | Since then he has worked as a radio host for Classic FM, BBC Radio 2 and 3, and is one of the main presenters on the BBC show Songs of Praise. |
| A BBC spokesperson declined to comment when approached by The Independent. | A BBC spokesperson declined to comment when approached by The Independent. |