An individual formerly known for appearing on Page 3 is set to bring forth a series of accusations against former West Ham United owner, David Sullivan. The person, whose identity is being withheld, is scheduled to make an appearance on the Panorama show to assert that she visited Sullivan’s £7.5 million residence. She recounted an incident from the late 1990s when she was striving to establish her career in the industry.
Following an announcement by the 77-year-old Sullivan, who amassed a significant portion of his wealth from adult publications, about stepping down to focus on suing the BBC for defamation, the woman expressed feeling “shocked” by the meeting with Sullivan that was intended to discuss career prospects. Sullivan, who co-owned the Hammers for 16 years, denied any wrongdoing in a detailed statement, attributing the allegations to the nature of his business dealings in the adult industry.
The forthcoming joint investigation by the BBC and The Times is set to shed light on multiple serious claims regarding Sullivan’s personal life, to be unveiled on BBC1’s Panorama. The woman, choosing to remain anonymous, detailed an encounter with Sullivan after compiling her initial modeling portfolio. She shared her evolving perspective on the meeting over the years and emphasized the need for discussions on power dynamics and the treatment of women in modeling and adult entertainment domains.
Sullivan, with a net worth of approximately £1.1 billion, rebutted the accusations as “decades-old” and “factually incorrect and entirely false.” His decision to depart from West Ham shortly after their relegation from the Premier League was accompanied by a declaration of legal action against media outlets propagating libelous claims. The claims aired do not pertain to Sullivan’s management of the football club, West Ham confirmed.
Despite the controversy, Sullivan will maintain his ownership stake in the club, with his sons likely to succeed him in leadership roles. A joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times is slated for broadcast and publication to further examine the conduct of David Sullivan.