Sex charges against P Diddy to be investigated in new Channel 4 documentary probing his infamous White Parties

A BOMBSHELL documentary about disgraced music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is in the works.

Combs, 54, was charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution after his arrest last September following a string of allegations against the rapper, producer and music executive.

Joining forces with Lion TV, Channel 4 will now examine the charges, following the success of recent documentaries on controversial public figures such as Russell Brand, Andrew Tate and Marilyn Manson.

A TV insider said: “As the clock ticks towards Diddy’s trial, it gives an opportunity for those yet to have their voices heard in this case to speak up and give their testimony.

“This in-depth programme will dive into all the charges, the highs and lows of Diddy’s success and what went on behind the scenes at his infamous White Parties.

“It will no doubt produce some very shocking revelations.”

Diddy has been behind bars at New York’s Metropolitan Detention Centre since his arrest.

Accused of running a sex crime empire, Diddy has denied the claims he is facing —  stemming from a months-long investigation — and has pleaded not guilty in court.

His trial is due to start on May 5.

Channel 4’s series Diddy: In Plain Sight is expected to air later this year and follows an announcement by Netflix that they have also been making a documentary about the fallen star, titled Diddy Do It?

It comes in the wake of a number of series, already out across the Pond, delving into Diddy’s alleged crimes.

Among them are Peacock’s The Making of a Bad Boy, TMZ’s The Downfall Of Diddy and HBO’s The Fall Of Diddy — announced last year and due to air Stateside next week.

Lion TV has a string of heavyweight projects in its back catalogue, so is sure to dig down deep into this bombshell case.

Its other credits include hit Netflix documentaries Secrets Of The Saqqara Tomb and Pompeii: The New Dig.

It is also no stranger to celebrity — having worked on BBC military documentary RAF At 100 with actor Ewan McGregor and his former Tornado pilot brother Colin in 2018, and with Emma Willis on CBBC’s Style It Out last year, where young designers competed to win a show at London Fashion Week.

CATFISH EX NURSE SHOCK

THE BBC will investigate the shocking story of one of the country’s most prolific cyberstalkers in a new series.

Three-parter The Catfish Next Door will delve into the crimes of former NHS nurse Adele Rennie, who was given her third jail term last year, sentenced to 28 months and put on the Sex Offenders’ Register.

Over a decade, she posed as single men on dating sites to trick women in Kilmarnock, East Ayrs into sending naked photographs.

The series will include testimonies from some of Rennie’s hundreds of victims, and look into why there has been such a stark increase in the illegal practice of “catfishing” – luring someone into a relationship by use of a fictional online persona.

SPENCER PODCAST LAUNCH

HE found fame on Made In Chelsea, and has gone on to star in other reality shows including Celebrity Masterchef and The Jump.

But now Spencer Matthews is set for even bigger things.

Spencer, who owns his own non-alcoholic spirits business, recently set a new Guinness World Record, completing 30 marathons in 30 days, all on sand in the desert of Jordan.

It has now inspired him to launch his own podcast, Untapped, to talk about the limits of human potential.

Guests will include including presenter Jake Humphrey and reality star Jake Quickenden.

Spencer said: “My experience running through the Jordanian desert was a transformative and meaningful time in my life, during which I had a moment of clear realisation to change the nature of content I create to align more with my interests and passions.

“Untapped is the realisation of this ambition.”

THE BBC has announced its newest period drama Miss Austen will land on February 2.

Keeley Hawes stars as Cassandra, sister of author Jane Austen. It’s adapted from Gill Hornby’s best-selling novel and will also star Phyllis Logan and Max Irons.

ALI SHOWS SON ROPES

HERE’S a popcorn moment from Alison Hammond‘s upcoming BBC travel series with son Aidan – but she admits she had do be patient with him during filming.

The pair venture Stateside for Florida Unpacked, as they sample the sights, and food, to give viewers some winter escapism later this month.

I exclusively revealed last June that the BBC had signed her up to front the travel show.

Alison said: “It was Aidan’s first time filming, so it felt like I had a work-experience apprentice with me.

“He has the same work ethic as me – early mornings, late nights – but handled it really well, I was quite surprised. You know how teenagers can be, but he was great.”

Aidan joked: “I learned a lot, like that she’s actually a professional. I used to think presenting was easy, but then I had to do it and realised, ‘Wow, she’s really good’.”

CHANNEL 5 are working with elite units of the British Army and Royal Navy on a new series about bomb disposal.

Bomb Squad: Trigger Point will feature testimony from survivors of wars and terror attacks, as military personnel also open up about dealing with these situations.