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John Leslie tells how rape allegations destroyed his life

Former television presenter John Leslie has told how his life was destroyed by sex claims against him and how he fears telling his three-year-old daughter about the allegations that wrecked his career.

DESTROYED: Former TV presenter John Leslie spoke to Lorraine Kelly about the allegations that changed his life.
DESTROYED: Former TV presenter John Leslie spoke to Lorraine Kelly about the allegations that changed his life.

Leslie, 47, whose past credits include Blue Peter, This Morning and Wheel of Fortune, was named on television as the alleged rapist of presenter Ulrika Jonsson.

He claimed the accusations led him to consider suicide.

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