A YouTube prankster has claimed duty for a stunt on Match Of The Day which noticed host Gary Lineker interrupted by a cell phone enjoying pornographic noises.
Self-styled ‘prank-star’ Daniel Jarvis shared a video on Twitter apparently exhibiting him within the BBC studio at Molineux Stadium forward of dwell protection of an FA Cup replay between Liverpool and Wolves.
He posted the footage together with the caption: “Yes, it was me that pranked the BBC Match of the Day with the sex phone!”
He additionally tweeted Lineker a selfie holding what seems to be the identical cellphone used in the course of the prank, saying: “It was me”, together with a winking face.
Another video shared on YouTube exhibits Jarvis apparently ringing the cellphone planted within the studio – as Lineker struggles to take care of his composure earlier than trying to snigger off the incident.
The presenter later tweeted an image of the cell phone, telling his followers: “Well, we found this taped to the back of the set.
“As sabotage goes it was fairly amusing.”
The BBC has since apologised to viewers and launched an investigation.
No prison offences occurred because of the transmission from Wolverhampton Wanderers’ dwelling floor, police mentioned right this moment.
West Midlands Police mentioned: “We’ve liaised with the club and are satisfied that no criminal offences have taken place.”
Jarvis, who makes use of social media handles @BMWjarvo and @Jarvo69, describes himself as “Britain’s most wanted” on his YouTube channel, which at the moment has 176,000 subscribers.
He has constructed up a following after inflicting havoc on and off the pitch.
Champions League ultimate invasion
Jarvis efficiently walked onto the pitch on the Stade de France and celebrated Real Madrid’s win over Liverpool in May final yr.
He is seen strolling via the gamers’ tunnel carrying a vest marking him as tv crew earlier than becoming a Real Madrid package with the quantity 69.
He casually climbs over the barrier and onto the pitch, telling a bemused-looking Vinicius Junior “We done it, brother” then mingling with the remainder of the squad, shaking fingers with Gareth Bale.
He captioned the footage on YouTube: “I walked on the field and celebrated the Champions League Final with Real Madrid!”
Letting rip on the UK Snooker Championship ultimate
Snooker rivals Zhao Xintong and Luca Brecel each struggled to maintain a straight face in the course of the 2021 UK Snooker Championship ultimate after Jarvis apparently planted a tool emitting farting sounds in the course of the recreation.
The viewers have been implored to “settle down” after the “extraordinary noise” was performed in the course of the match on the Barbican in central London.
One commentator mentioned: “I’m not sure what it was but (it) didn’t sound too healthy.”
Jarvis additionally shared footage of disruption throughout different snooker matches, making noises likened to a “whoopee cushion” and leaving the group amused however gamers unimpressed.
England rugby workforce debut
Jarvis tried to make an sudden debut for the England rugby workforce throughout a Six Nations tie in opposition to Ireland but it surely did not go in line with plan.
The self-styled comedian is seen carrying a go well with standing along side the pitch earlier than taking it off and working onto the grass because the squad sing the nationwide anthem.
He is noticed seconds later earlier than being slammed to the bottom and dragged away.
Bowling for India
The YouTuber was subsequent in scorching water after a prank throughout an England versus India match on the Oval.
Jarvis, as soon as once more carrying a package emblazoned along with his trademark 69, jumped over a barrier and ran onto the pitch the place he hurled a ball at a batsman, to the astonishment of gamers. During the incident, he collided with England star Jonny Bairstow.
Audience members applauded as he was escorted off the pitch.
Brush with the legislation
As a outcome, Jarvis was handed a suspended sentence final October after being convicted of aggravated trespass.
He was handed an eight-week jail sentence, suspended for 2 years, and was banned from attending any venue the place a sporting fixture is being held in England and Wales for 2 years.
He was additionally banned from travelling overseas for 12 months and made topic to a rehabilitation exercise requirement.
Sky News has contacted Jarvis for additional remark.
Source: information.sky.com”