Overview
- The BBC said it was unaware of Levi Hague’s historic comments and has asked the independent producer for assurances on its social media screening.
- Naked, which makes The Apprentice, acknowledged third-party vetting missed the posts and said it will review its procedures.
- Hague, a 33-year-old former RAF serviceman set to compete in the new series, apologised and said the remarks do not reflect his current values.
- The posts from 2012–2013 included anti-Muslim rhetoric and derogatory language about women, and were removed after The Sun alerted the broadcaster.
- Shadow culture secretary Nigel Huddleston called for an urgent investigation into how the vetting process failed ahead of the January 29 launch.