BBC 'forced to apologise to Geri Halliwell-Horner' after resurfaced interview
Former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell-Horner appeared on BBC Breakfast back in 2023 where she discussed her new novel at the time
The BBC was "forced to apologise to Geri Halliwell-Horner" after a resurfaced interview, it has been reported. The former singer appeared on BBC Breakfast back in October 2023 where she was talking about her new novel which came out at the time.
However, it didn't go too smoothly as it was reported that the star refused to go back on the show after the awkward interview. She was being questioned by Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt but allegedly found the ordeal very awkward.
The awkwardness began when Naga asked Geri: "Do you not like being interviewed?" It has been said that a "few people" apologised to Geri after the encounter.
The Sun reported that a source said: "Everyone noticed the interview was becoming quite awkward and then when Geri referenced Naga 's life directly things got really frosty.
"Geri isn't used to that kind of approach and felt ambushed, it unnerved her. A few people apologised afterwards for Naga being a cow to her and then Geri made it clear she didn't want to be interviewed by them again in future."
Geri was promoting her new novel at the time and was talking about the "rules" that give her motivation. She pointed at host Naga as she said: "First rule, have courage, take the chance you fear the most, which you did."
Just a few days before the interview, Naga had appeared in front of MPs to say she was "never taken seriously" by doctors over her uterus condition.
Geri then continued speaking as she pointed at both Charlie and Naga, saying: "Second rule, united we stand, we need each other.
"Third rule, never give up, be of service, be useful. Fourth rule, if you don't like these rules, make up your own." Naga changed the direction of the discussion by saying: "Do you know what, you're very interesting as an interviewee, making sure you've done your research on us."
While Charlie noted: "You're pointing your fingers a lot, to be honest." Geri laughed awkwardly as she asked if that was rude before apologising.
Naga didn't hold back as she asked Geri if she liked being interview, to which she replied: "I like communication." The resurfaced interview comes after it was reported that programme boss Richard Frediani is on extended leave after complaints abour his behaviour.
A source said that some staff were disappointed with Munchetty who it's claimed has raised concerns about Frediani's management style with BBC managers. They said: "Yes, he is old-school and can rub people up the wrong way but it's always in the pursuit of great television.
"It's the best-rating breakfast show in the country - it's not supposed to be a walk in the park. Some - Naga included - need to understand this. It feels like it's a case of presenter power turfing out a brilliant journalist."
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