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Tim Westwood steps down from his Capital Xtra show amidst sexual misconduct claims

Tim Westwood’s career takes a difficult turn

Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women

Renowned British DJ investigated over sexual misconduct claims

British-based DJ cum radio presenter, Tim Westwood, has resigned from his famous ‘Capital Xtra’ show following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct from some women.

The 64-year-old in a yet-to-be-released BBC documentary was accused of initiating unwanted sex with three women, while four others also alleged that he touched their private parts at some events.

The alleged incident dates back to 1992, while the most recent came in 2017.

Three of the women, aged 17, 19, and 20 at the time, described a pattern of alleged ‘opportunist and predatory sexual behaviour’ after agreeing to meet with him.

But following the said claims, a spokesperson for Global, the firm which owns Capital Xtra, has announced Westwood’s exit from the show.

“Following the claims that have recently come to light, Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show until further notice. In a career that has spanned 40 years, there have never been any complaints made against him officially or unofficially. Tim Westwood strongly rejects all allegations of wrongdoing,” the source disclosed to MailOnline.

That’s not all, Tim Westwood who is currently under investigation has also been removed from some two holiday weekend events that he had been billed to appear in the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations.

The British-based DJ became a household name after hosting shows on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra for 19 years.

The 64-year-old bachelor also presented a weekly hip hop show on Capital Xtra since 2013.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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