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Broadcaster Jeremy Vine Addresses Stalker’s Impending Release from Prison
Television and radio presenter Jeremy Vine has voiced his concerns regarding the upcoming release from prison of his stalker, Alex Belfield, slated for June. Belfield, a former BBC Leeds presenter, was convicted and incarcerated for five and a half years in 2022 for stalking Vine and three other individuals. Despite his lengthy sentence, Belfield is scheduled for release this summer after serving only half of his term. The ex-BBC employee engaged in a campaign of harassment, falsely alleging on YouTube that Vine had misappropriated funds from a deceased friend’s memorial. In a candid interview with The Times, Vine revealed he has multiple restraining orders in place against Belfield.
Vine’s Reaction to Belfield’s Release
“I anticipate he will re-establish himself as ‘The Voice of Reason’,” Vine stated, referencing Belfield’s YouTube channel. “He will likely gather his small group of followers.” Vine had previously described Belfield as “the Jimmy Savile of trolling” prior to his imprisonment.
Inspiration for New Book
Vine, a father of two, also disclosed that his experience with stalking served as the inspiration for his new book, “Murder on Line One.” The novel’s narrative unfolds at a local Devon radio station and centers on talk show host turned detective Edward Temmis as he investigates a series of murders.
Jeremy Clarkson Revives Feud with Jeremy Vine Over Cycling Advocacy
Separately, television personality Jeremy Clarkson has reignited his ongoing feud with Jeremy Vine by making critical remarks about a cause championed by the broadcaster. This renewed dispute centers around Vine’s support for cycling infrastructure, specifically bike lanes at Holland Park roundabout near the Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd’s Bush.
Clarkson’s Critical Comments on Bike Lane Proposal
Vine, a passionate cyclist, publicly supported proposals to implement bike lanes at the Holland Park roundabout, aimed at improving safety for cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Vine shared his perspective on social media, stating, “I just saw this drawing of the new Holland Park Roundabout. THANK GOD someone is at last taking seriously the safety of vulnerable road users.”
He further added, “Having a Grand Prix here every day is ridiculous. I’m speaking as one who uses it constantly, and it’s a huge barrier to happy commuting.”
Clarkson’s Rebuttal and Social Media Response
However, Jeremy Clarkson intervened in the online discussion with a pointedly dismissive comment. The “Clarkson’s Farm” star responded directly to Vine, writing, “I use it frequently too. And it’s fine because I have a car, not a child’s toy.”
Clarkson’s remark quickly gained traction, amassing over 10,000 likes on X (formerly Twitter) and eliciting enthusiastic responses from his followers, with some praising Clarkson as “brilliant” and “top tier.”