Talk has confirmed that presenter Mike Graham will not return to the station following an internal investigation into an “abhorrent and vile” post that appeared on his Facebook page in October.
In a statement, the company said Mike initially agreed to cooperate fully with its investigation, which involved an independent forensic firm. However, he later “reneged on several opportunities to cooperate” with the process.
Talk said it had been “gravely concerned at his repeated failure to cooperate on such a serious matter,” adding that the decision has now been taken for him not to return to the station.
Mike Graham has presented on Talk since 2010, hosting a range of shows including The Independent Republic of Mike Graham on weekday mornings.
He’s been suspended since the post appeared on his Facebook, which appeared because his Facebook account was hacked, according to Mike.
Just yesterday, he posted a video on X thanking his supporters, and saying sorry for cancelling his show at the Shepherd Bush Empire this week.
UPDATE
Shortly after the statement from Talk, Mike Graham also added he’s going independent, airing his own YouTube show to continue “holding politicians to account, highlighting injustices, and being a voice for those who feel ignored or overlooked”.
His statement also said that his time at Talk had been “a truly enjoyable experience”. He said: “Your passion, your questions, and your unwavering support have made every broadcast meaningful and every conversation electric. You turned a program (sic) into a community, and that bond is something I’ll carry with me always.”