BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty faces investigation into ‘hard' and ‘bullying' behaviour after string of complaints
The Breakfast host, 50, has been placed 'under review' while bosses consider escalating matters to a formal investigation.
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A source said bosses had heard from a number of aggrieved colleagues, logging concerns over her 'hard' and 'bullying' behaviour on BBC Breakfast and her Radio 5 Live show.
She had also been hauled in by bosses over allegations she made an off-air sex jibe at 5 Live.
The source said: 'Following the amount of people who have come forward to share their experiences with Naga, the BBC has officially moved to place the complaints under review.
"The review is to ascertain whether a full-on investigation is required and that could come in weeks.'
We have reported she faced complaints on 5 Live including a bullying claim and the use of crude, sexual language.
Bosses were forced to apologise on her behalf after a tense interview with Spice Girl Geri Horner in 2023.
A BBC spokesperson said: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values.
'We have robust processes in place and would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed.'
Her conduct came under the spotlight after a probe into the award-winning show's director, Richard Frediani.
"He has returned to work following the investigation into his conduct, including a claim he 'physically shook' a female worker.
BBC star Naga Munchetty hauled in by bosses over allegations she BULLIED a junior staffer and 'made an off-air sex jibe'
A second 'listening' review by HR has encouraged staff to share ang grievances about Frediani, Munchetty and her co-host Charlie Stayt.
Munchatty began work on BBC Breakfast in 2014 and covers Thursday to Saturday alongside Stayt, as well as presenting a Radio 5 programme three times a week.
She is the BBC's 10th highest earner, on around £355,000.
We reported since the bullying row had erupted on BBC Breakfast, her team had approached LBC radio to seek out new opportunities.
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