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BBC boss Tim Davie was at Glastonbury when Bob Vylan launched into his anti-Israel chant.
The director general was made aware and consulted after the frontman of the band, 34, chanted “death to the IDF” and other alleged anti-Semitic slurs on the West Holts stage on Saturday.
Critics have demanded BBC chiefs be sacked for broadcasting the jibes, which are now subject to a criminal investigation.
As reported by the Telegraph, Mr Davie was at the festival to see staff when the shocking performance unfolded.
He was made away and decided it should not be available on BBC iPlayer, but it remained accessible for another five hours.
A BBC insider said: “Tim was there for a few hours to see the team. He was made aware during the time he was there what had been said on stage.
“He intervened to make sure the performance was not made available on demand and he was very clear about that.”
The source said cutting the livestream had “technological challenges” but “in hindsight” it would have been removed.
“He would have asked what the options were, but it isn’t as straight forward as hitting a button and taking it down,” they added.
PM Keir Starmer blasted the BBC for allowing the hate-filled rant.
Demanding an explanation from director-general Tim Davie, the Prime Minister said: “There is no excuse for this kind of appalling hate speech.”
In response to growing backlash, the BBC yesterday put out a grovelling statement saying it “should have pulled” the stream of Bob Vylan’s controversial performance.
The broadcaster said the set contained “utterly unacceptable” and “anti-Semitic sentiments” – but still failed to apologise for choosing not to cut the feed.
The Beeb’s statement said: “Millions of people tuned in to enjoy Glastonbury this weekend across the BBC’s output but one performance within our live streams included comments that were deeply offensive.
“The BBC respects freedom of expression but stands firmly against incitement to violence.
“The anti-Semitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves.
“We welcome Glastonbury’s condemnation of the performance.
“The performance was part of a live stream of the West Holts stage on BBC iPlayer.
“The judgement on Saturday to issue a warning on screen while streaming online was in line with our editorial guidelines.
“In addition, we took the decision not to make the performance available on demand.
“The team were dealing with a live situation but with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen.
“In light of this weekend, we will look at our guidance around live events so we can be sure teams are clear on when it is acceptable to keep output on air.”
But critics have demanded BBC chiefs be sacked for broadcasting the jibes which descended into a “sickening hate rally”.
Corporation bosses have also been ordered to explain why licence fee cash was spent on the shameful outburst to viewers watching at home on the BBC iPlayer.
And, prior to the BBC’s statement, broadcast regulator Ofcom, which is conducting its own probe, said it was “very concerned” by the performance, adding: “The BBC clearly has questions to answer.”
This comes as the performance is now subject to a criminal investigation and has been recorded as a public order incident.
Controversial Irish rock group Kneecap are also subject to the probe after the group took to the stage and led a “free Palestine” chant before leading five chants against the Prime Minister.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that cops were investigating the two groups after video and audio footage had been examined.
Posting on X, the force said: “Video footage and audio from Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performances at Glastonbury Festival has been reviewed.
“Following the completion of that assessment process we have decided further enquiries are required and a criminal investigation is now being undertaken.
“A senior detective has been appointed to lead this investigation.
“This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while our enquiries are at an early stage.”
It confirmed that it had received a “large amount” of contact from across the world about the disturbing performances.
“The investigation will be evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes.
“We have received a large amount of contact in relation to these events from people across the world and recognise the strength of public feeling.
“There is absolutely no place in society for hate.
“Neighbourhood policing teams are speaking with people in their local communities and key stakeholders to make sure anyone who needs us knows we are here for them.
“We hope the work we have carried out, and our continuing to carry out, reassures the public how seriously we are treating Saturday’s events.
“We politely ask the public to refrain from continuing to report this matter to us because an investigation is already taking place.”
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp called for the rapper to be “arrested and prosecuted immediately”.
He labelled it an example of a two-tier justice system and called for Vylan to be treated in a similar fashion to Lucy Connolly, the Tory councillor’s wife who was jailed for tweets in the aftermath of the Southport murders last summer.
Footage of Bob Vylan first hears the band members and crowds chant “Free free” before Bobby says: “Have you heard this one though?
“Death, death, to the IDF.”
The crowds then parroted the chant back at him.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau also confirmed yesterday that visas belonging to Bob Vylan had been revoked because of “their hateful tirade at Glastonbury”.
Mr Landau accused the duo of “glorifying violence” during the disturbing set.
Posting on X, he said: “The Department of State has revoked the US visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants.
“Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country.”
Meanwhile, Kneecap rapper JJ O Dochartaigh was seen in an X post wearing a top referring to the anti-Israel campaign group Palestine Action, amid British government plans to make it illegal to join the organisation.
BBC bosses had already said that Kneecap’s performance wouldn’t be shown live on Saturday afternoon but act Bob Vylan – on stage before them – caught them unawares.
WHY wasn’t it immediately obvious to the BBC bosses in charge at Glastonbury that Bob Vylan’s vile rants were hate-filled racism?
Would they have broadcast a performer screaming anti-Muslim or far right hate speech? Of course not.
Perhaps a clue lies in the masses of evidence of anti-Israeli institutional bias from the Beeb since the October 7 Hamas terror attacks.
The “death to the IDF” chant by Pascal Robinson-Foster — the real name of Bob Vylan’s singer — was so obviously incitement that it has triggered a police investigation.
Equally shameful was the rapper’s extended diatribe against his former Jewish record label boss.
Yet the BBC was happy to put it out live on iPlayer — where it remained for five hours.
Its apology yesterday — offering simply to “review guidelines” — didn’t go anywhere near addressing the real problem.
Unless bosses properly confront the culture of anti-Israel sentiment at the Corporation, such disgusting incidents will keep on happening.
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STEPHEN Mulhern’s game show You Bet! was halted after a van burst into flames – with fire engines rushing to the scene.
The TV star, 48, will return to our screens for the second series later this year and will be presenting solo after Holly Willoughby quit the show in March.
But filming for the new series hasn’t gone smooth sailing.
Popular telly host Stephen was filming a special Emmerdale segment in Yorkshire last Friday when a vehicle burst into flames.
The fire quickly spread to prop vans nearby, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Images showed ash and rubble around the destroyed vehicle on the grounds of Harewood House, where Emmerdale is filmed in Leeds.
“The blaze just started from a random vehicle which then resulted in vans used by the crew also go up in flames,” an eyewitness told the Mail.
‘There was obvious panic and it’s a miracle nobody was harmed.”
The fire reportedly happened in close proximity to the ITV soap – but did not spread inside where filming takes place.
As a result, filming was suspended but is set to continue this week.
A spokesperson for You Bet! said to the publication: “Following an incident that was unrelated to filming, production for You Bet! was suspended as a precaution.
“The situation was promptly assessed by the fire services and no-one was injured or affected.
“The health and safety of all individuals involved in the making of the programme remains our highest priority.’
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire Service added: “We were called at 15.57 on Friday to reports of a small vehicle on fire on Harewood Avenue.
“We sent two crews, Moortown and Wetherby.
“On arrival this was found to be two vehicles on fire which crews extinguished. No reports of any injuries.
“The cause has been recorded as accidental.”
ITV confirmed You Bet! will be back with new episodes following the successful relaunch last year, but with a new format change.
It has been revealed that the show which saw competitors take on strange challenges will be taking it on the road.
Each of the seven episodes, including a Christmas special – will take place in a different iconic locations around the country.
An an ITV spokesman said: “Free from the restrictions of the studio – our epic challenges are about to get a whole lot bigger.
“Watching on, our celebrity panel’s job is simple; they must decide if each challenger will succeed – Yes or No. If they guess correctly, they’ll be awarded points.
“The Celebrity with the most points at the end of the show will receive £5,000 for their chosen charity.”
The show will be re-named You Bet! On Tour for the new series.
In March it was revealed Holly would not be returning to the show.
An ITV spokesman told TV Zone: “Unfortunately Holly couldn’t commit to the dates to host the new series of You Bet!, but will hopefully appear as a guest panellist on one of the shows in the new series.”
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Rob Beckett, Alison Hammond, Harry Redknapp and Rosie Ramsey made up the star gamblers as contestants vied for a £10,000 prize.
Challenges included one couple identifying different types of cactus just by licking them.
Another challenge was identifying different board games by the sounds they make when they are emptied from their boxes.
The likes of Bruce Forsyth, Matthew Kelly and Darren Day previously fronted the show on their own.
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A MARRIED At First Sight groom has taken a series of cheeky swipes at his former show bride as they both holiday in Ibiza.
The 2024 E4 show star bluntly told fans the pair don’t speak any more, and praised a fan who commented he looks “so much happier” now.
Nathan Campbell, 24, took to his Instagram Stories to answer a series of questions from his followers during his time on the White Isle.
Many of these centred on ex his Married At First Sight ex Lacey Martin, 27, – with whom he appeared in a strong couple on the show, only to break-up shortly after cameras rolled.
They re-affirmed their wedding vows on screen yet back in November, a told The Sun things just “fizzled” out.
Things swiftly turned sour after Nathan claimed she told him to “fake” their romance for fame and “magazine deals”.
The bad feeling between the pair is clear, and when one fan asked Nathan: “Does Lacey still contact you?” to which he replied: “No,” and a palm up and smile Emojis.
One then quizzed: “What if you bump into Lacey?” after she took to her social media pages to reveal she was holidaying in the same area with her sister,
He shunned a direct reply to the question, and instead used Emoji icons to suggest he would run away fast.
One fan then wrote: “It’s good to see you smile and not be taken advantage of, referring to his claims about Lacey.”
Nathan, who is now in a relationship with Love Island alum Abi Moores, then responded: “Thank you,” followed by a smile and love heart Emoji.
The exes appeared to be well-matched on the reality series.
Yet fans were left disappointed in November when news of their break-up became public and a source claimed: “Nathan and Lacey really tried to make their relationship work in the real world but it just fizzled after a while.
“The final vows were filmed in February and they were still going strong in April when the reunion was shot, but since then they have called in quits.
“They were both sad it didn’t work out, but sadly it wasn’t meant to be.
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’
“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”
“It’s also a big blow for fans who were really invested in their relationship.”
“They were widely viewed as the strongest couple of the series so the news that they are no longer an item is such a shame.”
The shock split comes after it was revealed Lacey was rushed to hospital on the E4 show – in scenes that did not make it to air.
She has previously denied “faking” her connection with Nathan.
Lacey has revealed the “real reason” she split from Nathan which she claims was edited out of a reunion episode.
Lacey claimed Nathan refused to wish her luck for her Race For Life run last summer.
The star said it was the final straw as she hit out at Nathan for “not taking accountability” for letting her down when she needed him.
Lacey exclusively told The Sun: “In the scenes that were cut I told Nathan ‘we didn’t split up because of messages’. It’s not the reason we split up.
“I messaged him saying that maybe we should just be friends if he couldn’t wish me luck on what was a really important day for me.
“I was shocked and hurt and told him I’d never do that to him.
“He knows how important the Race For Life was for me, he didn’t take accountability for not wishing me luck.”
EOIN Cody will be available for Kilkenny’s All-Ireland semi-final tussle with Tipperary after recovering from a leg injury.
However, there’s contrasting news for Cork as Séamus Harnedy has been ruled out of their encounter with Dublin due to a hamstring strain.
All-Star forward Séamus Harnedy will miss out and defender Ger Millerick remains doubtful with a broken finger.
On Harnedy, Cork boss Pat Ryan told The Echo: “He’s back running in training this week.
“You’d be hoping he’d be back if we made it to the final but it’ll need some work.
“The other lads are all perfect but there’s still a bit of a question over Ger Millerick.”
On a brighter note, following their recent injuries Niall O’Leary, Declan Dalton and captain Rob Downey are all available for selection to face the Sky Blues.
Kilkenny are planning without Harry Shine as the young forward is set for a long spell on the sidelines with a torn ACL.
Marty Murphy is also out with a hamstring issue.
But they are set to be boosted by the return of Cody. The Ballyhale Shamrocks ace missed his side’s last four games, including the Leinster final win over Galway.
Boss Derek Lyng confirmed: “Eoin is available for selection now again. He’s come through the last few weeks and he’s done very well. He’s worked hard.
“Even in the run-up to the Leinster final, he was pushing hard.
“He was just kind of a week off at that stage and we didn’t take the chance with him. Thankfully he’s come through.”
Lyng also empathised with fans, who are facing a price increase for their team’s seventh Championship outing in 11 weeks.
The cost of tickets for All-Ireland semi-finals has gone up by €5 in each of the last two years, meaning a place in the stand this weekend will set adults back €60.
The 8,243 crowd that attended the opener against Galway at Nowlan Park was the largest that Kilkenny played in front of during the Leinster round-robin.
The 46-year-old added: “Families probably have to pick and choose.
“A lot of people will wait and hope their team gets further in the competition, so I think it could be looked at. We want to get as many young people to these games as possible.”