Dan Wootton's column paused over X-Rated content inquiry

Thursday, 3 August 2023 21:48

Dan Wootton’s MailOnline column has been paused while they investigate allegations he used a fake name and offered colleagues money for X-rated material.

The TV presenter, who used to frequently appear on Lorraine, has written a regular column for the website since 2021.

The GB News host used his programme on the channel to admit he had made “errors of judgment” in the past but said any criminal allegations are untrue.

Following the claims, the publishers of MailOnline and his previous employers at The Sun newspaper said they were looking into allegations against the showbiz journalist.

A spokesperson for DMG Media, which publishes MailOnline said: “We are continuing to consider a series of allegations which Dan Wootton – who has written columns for MailOnline since 2021 as one of several outside freelance contributors – has strenuously denied.

“The allegations are obviously serious but also complex and historic and there is an independent investigation under way at the media group which employed him during the relevant period.

“In the meantime, his freelance column with MailOnline has been paused.”