# Radio Host Tony Livesey Departs BBC Radio 5 Live After 16 Years

Veteran broadcaster Tony Livesey has left BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years, following allegations involving media executive David Sullivan. His exit comes amid an internal review into comments made about Sullivan on air. The departure removes a well-known presenter from the station's lineup and raises questions about BBC editorial conduct.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/03/tony-livesey-leaves-bbc-david-sullivan-allegations) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:15:18 GMT

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g6pvv2zgjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:17:22 GMT