Man who alleged that Ronan Parke was groomed for stardom by Simon Cowell has apologised, Sony Music says
A man has been cautioned by police after making internet allegations about the Britain's Got Talent TV show, it emerged today.
An anonymous blogger caused a stir last month after claiming that Ronan Parke, a 12-year-old who did well on the show, had been groomed for stardom by Simon Cowell for two years.
Cowell called in the police after the blogger alleged Parke already had a management deal and had been moulded to appeal to the audience.
The blogger said the youngster, who made it to the final, had been known to Cowell's firm, Syco, for two years, claims which were denied by Cowell, Parke and Parke's family.
Today a Scotland Yard spokesman said: "We can confirm that a 52-year-old man has accepted a caution under the Malicious Communications Act. There is no further police action."
A spokeswoman for Sony Music said: "A man has now admitted responsibility for the wholly untrue blogs relating to Ronan Parke and the false allegations against Britain's Got Talent, Sony Music and Syco. He has admitted he has absolutely no connection with Ronan Parke, Sony Music, Syco, or Britain's Got Talent. He has apologised both via the police and directly to those involved and the matter will not be taken further."
Ged Doherty, chairman of Sony Music, said: "I'd like to thank the Metropolitan police for their assistance in bringing closure to this matter."
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/jul/03/britains-got-talent-blogger-cautioned
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