A historical clip of Charlotte Church confronting Chris Moyles about an inappropriate sexual comment he made to her when she was 15 has resurfaced. Chris Moyles made an offer to take Charlotte Church's virginity on his BBC Radio One show in 2002. Charlotte Church was 15 years old at the time of Chris Moyles' comment in 2002.
Chris Moyles was 27 years old at the time of his comment in 2002. Chris Moyles worked for the BBC between 1997 and 2012, during which the incident occurred.
Well, you were under 16, yeah 15. But you were gonna be 16 and I offered to take your virginity.
The Broadcasting Standards Commission condemned Chris Moyles' comment at the time. The public is urging the BBC to launch an investigation into Chris Moyles' time at the BBC, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of historical conduct.
Charlotte Church said in 2023 that the controversy made her feel like she became 'fair game' as she was turning 16, highlighting the personal impact of the incident.
What exactly did you say?
Chris Moyles is currently a host on Radio X. This case draws parallels with other BBC DJ allegations, such as former BBC Radio 1 and 2 DJ Scott Mills, who was questioned in 2018 over historical allegations of serious sexual offences, but the investigation was closed in 2019 due to insufficient evidence. The BBC terminated Scott Mills' contract after receiving compelling new information, illustrating the broadcaster's handling of similar situations.
Key unknowns include whether the BBC will launch an investigation into Chris Moyles' conduct and whether there are other historical allegations against him, as public attention intensifies.
Do you know, I think this is actually very sweet. I offered to lead Charlotte through the forest of her own sexuality.
A 15-year-old girl.
No, you were 16.
Of course, it wasn’t good. At least it was out in the open. That lads lads lads culture was prominent, it was very simplistic, it was unashamed and it was just out there. Whereas now, it’s somehow become a bit more underground and a bit more dangerous.