John Leslie says allegations he grabbed a woman's breasts are 'crazy' and 'ludicrous'

The One Show.The 44-year-old TV star exclaimed: "What! What was that?" as his Welsh partner on the sofa introduced film star Taron Egerton to the programme but not in English.Alex said: "Lets say hello to Hollywood star by the way of..." as she began to reel off his name in Welsh.The former Boyband star couldn't contain his laughter but Rocket Man actor Taron - who played Sir Elton John in the epic film - seemed to enjoy her introduction.Impressed Taron chimed: "Heyyyy."Still giggling, Ronan added: And Bridgerton star by way of Henley, I got the easy one I think.He continued: "It's Taron Egerton and Jonathan Bailey."Moving on with the interview, Ronan referred back to an earlier VT that showed an interview with Stephen Fry and Harry Potter author JK Rowling.The ex-Boyzone member asked: "So Taron, Stephen Fry and JK Rowling are helping to get you to sleep at night, is that right?"Taron replied: "I'm re-visiting all of the Harry Potter books by way of Stephen Fry reading the audio books and I'm finding it's a really lovely way to unwind at night with the Phoenix's and horcrux's and that type of thing."Alex asked: "Might there be a reason? Is this researched?The film star quipped: "Ohh yes, I am intending to become a wizard," at which point both Alex and Ronan began to laugh out loud.Before the Welsh TV host commented: "Very nicely navigated."Carrying on with the joke, Taron interjected: "If I can grow a beard in time but at this rate you, know it'll take 50 years."After the awkward moment had cleared, Alex continued with the interview allowing both actors to speak about the play that they are in.The two-some both star in Mike Bartlet's Oliver-Award-winning play C**k which is playing in the Ambassadors Theatre in London

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ABI Titmuss looks completely different from her lad mag days after ditching the UK for sunny LA.  Now a mum-of-one, the former glamour model shot to fame in the noughties as John Leslie's girlfriend and appearing in a threesome sex tape with the ex-Blue Peter host.

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Fern Britton has taken to Twitter to show her support for her former This Morning co-star, John Leslie. Former TV presenter John was this week found not guilty of sexual assault, and following the verdict, his friend celebrated the news on social media.MORE: Fern Britton shares sweetest photo of her 'grandson'"@johnlesliestott Has been found not guilty," Fern, 63, wrote, alongside three celebration emojis.

accused of sexual assault.The ex-Blue Peter star said ‘justice has prevailed’ as she shared a snap of herself with Leslie and Songs of Praise presenter Diane-Louise Jordan with the caption ‘Not Guilty!!’ after they appeared at court.The presenters, who both worked with Leslie, 55, on Blue Peter, defended their former co-star and gave evidence on his character.Turner wrote on Instagram: ‘John Leslie has AGAIN been given the verdict NOT GUILTY The shot was taken last week after Diane and I joined him and his Dad at Southwark Court.

Anthea Turner voiced her "unbelievable relief" as her friend John Leslie was found not guilty.

of grabbing a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party in 2008.The verdict was delivered after 23 minutes of deliberation, with Leslie crying and nodding towards the jury.Referring to him by his full name, John Leslie Stott, Judge Deborah Taylor said: ‘Mr Stott, you for the second time leave this court without a stain on your character and I hope it will be the last time you have to attend.’Leslie told the jury he had become reclusive, paranoid, depressed and suicidal amid the allegations, adding: ‘I lost everything.’The presenter was hugged by his father, Les Scott, who has attended court every day for the past week, upon leaving the dock.

hereBut Mr Leslie, who also presented game show Wheel of Fortune, said he could not remember being at the party.He described the allegation of sexual assault as 'crazy' and 'ludicrous'.Giving evidence, he said: "I would not have touched her like some mannequin and walked off."After the verdict was delivered, Leslie was said to have become tearful and rubbed his eyes before nodding in thanks towards the jury.Character references were submitted on his behalf by friends and former Blue Peter colleagues Anthea Turner, Diane Louise Jordan, Yvette Fielding and ex-This Morning co-host Fern Britton.Ms Turner said he was 'absolutely adored' by women who worked with him and 'incredibly respectful', while Ms Britton said the allegation did not 'sound

Andreas Wiseman International EditorFormer UK TV presenter John Leslie has been found not guilty of sexual assault at a trial in London.The 55-year-old was accused of grabbing a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party in 2008, a complaint which was lodged to the police in 2017.Leslie began his TV career in 1989 on the BBC’s popular kids’ show Blue Peter show. He went on to host Wheel Of Fortune and This Morning.His former co-presenters Anthea Turner and Fern Britton were among his character witnesses in the trial.According to reports from the court Leslie collapsed in tears on hearing the verdict.

John Leslie has been found not guilty of sexual assault.

Christmas party but said the incident never happened.The 55-year-old walked free from Southwark Crown Court today after a jury of nine men and three women found him not guilty of sexual assault following just 25 minutes deliberation.An emotional John Leslie banged his forehead on the glass of the dock before putting his hand over his face and weeping.His father, Les, sat in the public gallery and burst into tears at the verdict before the pair shared a glance and then hugged as he left the dock.The court had previously heard a woman claimed, out of nowhere, the "over-excited" presenter who "didn't get out much" grabbed her breasts and gave a "hearty laugh" when she introduced himself to him.Witnesses in the West End bar testified they were

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxFormer Blue Peter presenter John Leslie has been cleared by a jury at Southwark Crown Court of grabbing a woman's breasts at a Christmas party in 2008.The trial against former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a party in London more than a decade ago began last week.Mr Leslie cried and nodded towards the jury as the verdict was delivered after just 23 minutes of deliberations.Judge Deborah Taylor said: "Mr Stott, you for the second time leave this court without a stain on your character and I hope it will be the last time you have to attend."Leslie denied he did any such thing, and claimed if

The jury in Blue Peter star John Leslie's sex assault trial was sent home today as a 'precautionary measure' amid tight Covid-19 restrictions.

John Leslie was sexually assaulted by women who threw themselves at him in bars – but he would just "laugh it off", a court heard.

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasJohn Leslie was sexually assaulted by women who threw themselves at him in bars – but he would just "laugh it off", a court heard.TV stars Anthea Turner, Fern Britton, Yvette Fielding and Diane-Louise Jordan gave evidence in support of the presenter who stands accused of groping a charity fundraiser's breasts at a celebrity Christmas party.They described him as a "gentleman" who they had never seen behave sexually inappropriately with any woman.Most Haunted star Yvette, 52, who appeared on Blue Peter alongside Leslie, claimed the strapping 6ft 4in presenter had himself frequently been the victim of female gropers.She said: "He was inundated with lots of

John Leslie with Anthea Turner, Diane Louise Jordan and Yvette Cooper taking to the stand to call him a "gentleman" after he has been accused of sexual assault. Fern Britton, who he co-hosted This Morning with in the 90s, has said she is "confident" the allegation is not true.

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John Leslie said in court today that sexual assault allegations left him suicidal and in a park 'with a tree and a rope'.

John Leslie allegedly made a ‘solid grab’ of a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party, the court heard today as his sexual assault trial began. The former Blue Peter presenter is accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met at a Christmas party more than 10 years ago. Leslie, 55, denies sexual assault by intentionally touching the woman without her consent on December 5 2008. A new jury was sworn in on Tuesday to begin the trial, after the original jury was discharged on Monday because one juror was ‘unable to carry on’.In court, the woman accusing Leslie took the stand and said she had recognised the presenter at the gathering in London’s West End and had just introduced herself before he groped her. The woman, who cannot be identified,