#'Voice of Formula 1' Jack Nicholls is sacked from his BBC Radio 5 Live commentary role

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'Voice of Formula 1' Jack Nicholls is sacked from his BBC Radio 5 Live commentary role

'Voice of Formula 1' Jack Nicholls is sacked from his BBC Radio 5 Live commentary role after claims of inappropriate touching from three people Jack Nicholls has been sacked by IMG, who provide commentary for BBC 5 Live It comes after allegations of inappropriate behaviour at Formula E championship By Alexander Butler Published: 04:10 EDT, 17 June 2023 | Updated: 04:10 EDT, 17 June 2023 The voice of Formula 1 has been sacked from his commentator role with BBC Radio 5 Live following three allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Commentator Jack Nicholls has been axed from the role after three allegations of 'inappropriate touching' were made against him to a different employer in March this year. He was dismissed by F1's competitor Formula E in May when an investigation into his behaviour was carried out by the championship series.   But Nicholls, who combined his role with Formula E alongside commentating on F1 races for 5 Live, has now lost his job with IMG, who provide radio F1 coverage for BBC Radio 5 Live. Talking about his dismissal from Formula E, Nicholls said he was 'disappointed' with the decision but 'respected' it. Commentator Jack Nicholls (pictured) has been axed from the role after three allegations of 'innapropriate touching' were made against him in March this year He was dismissed by F1's competitor Formula E in May when an investigation into his behaviour was carried out by the championship series Advertisement An IMG spokesman told the Independent: 'IMG has decided to part ways with Jack Nicholls in light of the incidents that led to his departure from Formula E.' One of the alleged victims is thought to have been in a junior colleague of Nicholls with whom he was in a relationship at the time - breaking Formula E's conduct rules. The other two complaints against the presenter, who also presents shows on Netflix, were reportedly made by witnesses. The incidents are said to have taken place across the world, including in Rome and Cape Town. Formula E told MailOnline: 'Formula E can confirm that an investigation was carried out in response to complaints of inappropriate behaviour received about Jack Nicholls.  'Following this investigation, Jack Nicholls' contract to provide race commentary was terminated.' The incidents are said to have taken place across the world, including in Rome and Cape Town Nicholls has been a huge part of the Formula E electric racing series since it was launched in 2014 and is a well-known voice to many fans across the world. Alongside his role at Formula E, he has been a commentator for BBC Formula 1 for nine years and in 2019 carried out the same role on the Netflix documentary series Drive To Survive. After losing his job at Formula E at the end of May, Nicholls said: 'Although disappointed with the decision, I respect it and accept why it was taken. 'I want to take full responsibility for what I did and apologise unreservedly for a couple of isolated incidents that has made those concerned feel uncomfortable. 'I never meant any harm and I am committed to making amends and to be more mindful of my behaviour in future.' Share or comment on this article: 'Voice of Formula 1' Jack Nicholls is sacked from his BBC Radio 5 Live commentary role via Formula One | Mail Online https://www.dailymail.co.uk?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Motor racing commentator sacked after complaints of inappropriate behaviour

A commentator on the hit Netflix show Formula 1: Drive to Survive has been sacked from his job with a rival racing championship after complaints of inappropriate behaviour towards women. Jack Nicholls, who also provides Formula One coverage for the BBC, lost his job working for the Formula E championship after an external investigation by an employment specialist. A spokesperson for the electric racing championship said: “Formula E can confirm that an investigation was carried out in response to complaints of inappropriate behaviour received about Jack Nicholls. Following this investigation, Jack Nicholls’ contract to provide race commentary was terminated.” Nicholls said: “Although disappointed with the decision, I respect it and accept why it was taken. I want to take full responsibility for what I did and apologise unreservedly for a couple of isolated incidents that has made those concerned feel uncomfortable. I never meant any harm and I am committed to making amends and to be more mindful of my behaviour in future.” Sources with knowledge of the investigation said it was launched after a formal complaint in March and uncovered allegations of inappropriate touching made by three individuals, one of whom had been in a relationship with Nicholls. During the inquiry Nicholls was not allowed to travel to Formula E circuits around the world, instead providing his commentary on races remotely from a base in London. Nicholls was sacked last week after the external employment specialist reported its findings to Formula E bosses. The commentator has been heavily involved in the electric racing series since it was launched in 2014 and his voice has been heard around the world on coverage of the sport. Nicholls’s departure was confirmed before this weekend’s race weekend in Jakarta, although Formula E did not initially explain why he had departed the competition at short notice. He has been replaced by the veteran commentator Ben Edwards for the remaining seven races of the season. As well as working for Formula E, Nicholls has covered every Formula One race since 2016 for BBC Radio 5 Live. This commentary has regularly featured in Drive to Survive, which has introduced Formula One to a new, younger audience and made Nicholls’s voice recognisable to millions of people around the world. Although Nicholls has not been investigated by the BBC, he stepped aside from its coverage of last weekend’s Formula One Monaco Grand Prix as a result of Formula E’s findings. The BBC contracts out its Formula One coverage to the production company IMG, which continues to employ Nicholls. via Formula One | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/sport/formulaone