BBC Director General Tim Davie broke his silence after back-to-back scandals hit the BBC, including Huw Edwards' court case and Jermaine Jenas' sacking
Earlier this month, Huw Edwards pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. Not long after, Jermaine Jenas was sacked after sending inappropriate texts involving a female employee at the corporation. Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing has been embroiled in drama after a number of professional dancers were sacked over their behaviour.
He added: "I know we have all felt let down and worried about the impact on the BBC. However, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we know there will be lessons we can learn to ensure we have the strongest possible workplace culture." Jenas has apologised for his actions after being taken off air. "I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry,” Jenas said in an interview with The Sun. "I have let myself down, my family, friends and colleagues down, and I owe everyone an apology – especially the women with whom I was messaging. I am so, so sorry.
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