BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt in 'toxic feud' with boss as show 'in crisis'
BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt are facing claims that they are involved in a 'toxic feud' with the show's editor Richard Frediani. Richard has reportedly made a return to work after taking extended leave as he faced allegations of bullying behaviour.
Amid his return, it's been reported that relations between himself and presenters Naga 50, and Charlie, 63, have 'turned sour'. The BBC Breakfast boss has reportedly been told that he cannot directly manage the duo.
An insider told The Sun: "Fredi now doesn't brief Naga and Charlie or any of that sort of thing and someone else is on the talkback to them from the gallery. The crew are entirely bemused and exhausted by it — in what world is it normal for a boss to be banned from talking to his staff?"
The BBC said in a statement: "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."
Representatives for Naga, Richard and Charlie are yet to respond to the claims, the Mirror reports.
Talkback is where production staff can speak with presenters from the gallery via their earpiece. It's been claimed that Richard's editorial team now communicates with the presenting duo.
The source added: "Bosses are desperate to get Breakfast back on an even keel and know the tension between Fredi, Charlie and Naga is at the heart of the rising crisis."
The change was said to have been brought in as a method to "manage the situation in the hope it will all blow over".
It comes after reports that Charlie Stayt may also face a probe following reports that Naga is "under review" over "bullying" claims.
This comes after the BBC star allegedly "kicked off" at an intern over 'how they spread Marmite on her toast'.
A whistleblower has also alleged Naga complained her porridge was "too hot" and she didn't like the blueberry topping on the dish.
It was claimed last week that multiple colleagues have filed complaints over Naga's alleged bullying behaviour on BBC Breakfast and her BBC Radio 5 Live show, which she presents from Monday to Wednesday.
It has been claimed the BBC has officially moved to "place the complaints under review".
The insider told The Sun: "The review is to ascertain whether a full-on investigation is required and that could come in weeks".
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."
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