BBC sex-noise culprit revealed! Notorious prankster claims responsibility for broadcasting porn audio on live TV before Liverpool FA Cup match
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- Goes by Jarvo69
- Has criminal history with sporting pranks
- Claimed responsibility in video
WHAT HAPPENED? Daniel Jarvis, who goes by Jarvo69 on social media, admitted he caused the TV controversy before Liverpool played Wolves in the FA Cup as the BBC pledged to undertake an investigation. He has more than 170,000 YouTube subscribers as of Tuesday night.
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LOOOOOL BBC MOTD pic.twitter.com/mkiITxzGpc
— Peter Cassidy (@pwcassidy) January 17, 2023
Yes, it was me that pranked the BBC Match of the Day with the sex Phone :) The video coming soon!!!! @BMWJARVO best prankster ever!!!! pic.twitter.com/0kVE1jlvAI
— Jarvo69 (Daniel Jarvis) (@BMWjarvo) January 17, 2023
AND WHAT'S MORE: BBC host Gary Lineker posted a picture of a device taped to the back of the set that may have produced the sex noises.
Well, we found this taped to the back of the set. As sabotage goes it was quite amusing. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ikUhBJ38Je
— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) January 17, 2023
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Jarvis was found guilty of criminal trespass last year after his invasion of an England cricket Test in 2021. He also has a history of making his way onto football pitches.
WHAT NEXT FOR JARVIS? He has promised a longer explanation of the prank on his social media channels. Meanwhile, it's unclear if he will face criminal investigation.