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Davidson not on Big Brother

Jim Davidson is not expected to appear as a contestant in the Celebrity Big Brother house following his arrest over allegations of sexual offences. Davidson "vigorously denies" the allegations against him, his solicitor has said.

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Reports: Comic Jim Davidson arrested under Operation Yewtree

Jim Davidson Credit: Dave Howarth/EMPICS Sport

It is being reported that the comedian Jim Davidson has been arrested by police investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse allegations.

Davidson, 59, was allegedly one of two men arrested today on suspicion of sexual offences as part of Operation Yewtree.

Both individuals fall under the strand of the investigation termed 'others' and are not linked to Savile's offences.

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