BBC Director General Tim Davie admitted there could be more scandals of high-profile presenters abusing their position telling MPs: “We may see more things coming out.”

Mr Davie faced a tough grilling today from MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee who questioned him on recent BBC controversies.

Over the past year, the BBC has faced fierce criticism for its handling of former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards, former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace, and its coverage of Bob Vylan’s performance at Glastonbury.

Speaking to the committee, Mr Davie said: “I think things have changed since we last talked to the committee, we are seeing people call it out, and that is a positive change, but it’s ongoing work.

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“I don’t think you can change culture in six months and suddenly say nothing’s going to occur.

“We may see more things coming out, because in some ways I’m asking for it.

"Being utterly transparent and running towards the problem, that’s what we need to do.”