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ITV has announced that it has postponed the 2007 British Comedy Awards while irregularities related to the 2005 vote are investigated by media law firm Olswang.
The broadcaster released the following statement this afternoon: "ITV have today asked media law firm Olswang to conduct an investigation into an issue that has arisen in respect of the British Comedy Awards 2005.
"Pending conclusion of the investigation, broadcast of the British Comedy Awards 2007 will be postponed. ITV will not make any further comment regarding this matter until the conclusion of the investigation."
In July this year, The Sun alleged that viewers were encouraged to vote for the event's people's choice award in December 2005 after lines had closed. The publication also said that the first part of the ceremony was broadcast live between 9pm and 10.30pm, but the final half hour was pre-recorded and shown "as live" after the news.
It is not known whether the Olswang investigation relates to these allegations.
The broadcaster released the following statement this afternoon: "ITV have today asked media law firm Olswang to conduct an investigation into an issue that has arisen in respect of the British Comedy Awards 2005.
"Pending conclusion of the investigation, broadcast of the British Comedy Awards 2007 will be postponed. ITV will not make any further comment regarding this matter until the conclusion of the investigation."
In July this year, The Sun alleged that viewers were encouraged to vote for the event's people's choice award in December 2005 after lines had closed. The publication also said that the first part of the ceremony was broadcast live between 9pm and 10.30pm, but the final half hour was pre-recorded and shown "as live" after the news.
It is not known whether the Olswang investigation relates to these allegations.
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