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Leader Live
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Naga Munchetty 'leaving' BBC Breakfast for rival broadcaster
It has been reported that the star is on the verge of leaving the programme and that her representatives are in talks with LBC for a future role. This comes after it was revealed that she is the fourth highest paid woman at the BBC. The corporation's annual pay disclosure report found that she earned between £355,000 and £359,000. However, it has been reported that she is considering a move away from the broadcaster after allegations of "bullying" on BBC Breakfast. Show director Richard Frediani was at the centre of this and faced scrutiny from an independent consultant over claims of a "draconian" management style and misconduct, according to The Daily Record. Discussing Naga Munchetty's potential exit, an inside source told The Sun: "The fallout of Frediani's investigation created a stark 'him or her' narrative on Breakfast with Naga flung to the front line. "The fact is she loves the BBC and her job, but there's only so much external noise anyone is prepared to take. A post shared by GabyRoslin (@gabyroslin) "LBC would suit her well as the focus remains on news-led broadcasting, they take a hard line and there's far less of the fluffy nonsense involved in working at the BBC." Following the investigation, Richard Frediani returned to his role after a prolonged absence. It is currently understood that he faced two complaints of misconduct. A BBC spokesperson told The Express: "While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously." Munchetty hosts BBC Breakfast three times a week alongside Charlie Stayt. She has hosted the show since 2014 and is now one of the most well-known presenters at the BBC. The broadcaster also has a Radio 5 show and has been heavily involved in past election coverage.
Metro
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Naga Munchetty 'set to quit BBC Breakfast following bullying allegations'
Naga Munchetty is reportedly in talks to leave BBC Breakfast and go to the radio station LBC. It comes after the broadcaster's flagship morning programme was hit with bullying allegations, including against the 50-year-old TV presenter. It was reported earlier this year that an internal investigation was being carried out into allegations of bullying at the BBC show. It was then confirmed that the editor of BBC Breakfast, Richard Frediani, would be taking a period of extended leave from the programme. He has headed up the daily show from Salford since 2019. A month later, it was then reported by Deadline that Frediani had returned to the show. The Sun has also reported claims that Munchetty faced her own bullying allegations and had been spoken to by BBC bosses over two incidents in three years. The publication has now claimed Munchetty, who has presented the BBC programme since 2014, is on the verge of quitting the public service broadcaster, with her representatives said to have renewed talks last week with radio station rival LBC. An inside source told the publication: 'Naga loves the BBC and her job but there's only so much external noise anyone is prepared to take. 'Her team last week renewed talks with LBC. The Global Radio station would suit her as there's far less of the fluffy nonsense that's involved in working at the BBC.' An HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC is supporting the Beeb as it reviews the culture of the BBC One morning show. The report of Munchetty's possible departure comes after the top BBC salaries were once again revealed this week, with the annual report revealed that she takes home between £355,000 and £359,000. More Trending In the wake of the bullying allegations at BBC Breakfast, the BBC said it did not comment on individual cases but takes 'all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values'. A BBC statement added: 'We have robust processes in place and would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed.' View More » Metro contacted the BBC and Naga Munchetty's representatives for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Who could replace John Torode and Gregg Wallace as BBC's new MasterChef's judges? MORE: John Torode doesn't remember using racist language – that's a problem MORE: Sky's Dermot Murnaghan 'mistakenly thought he was being tested for prostate cancer' before stage 4 diagnosis
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty 'bully row' claims and hefty pay as she's 'set to quit'
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty is reportedly set to quit the broadcaster to for another job away from the publicly funded corporation BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty may be set to walk away from her presenting roles at the publicly funded corporation, amid rumours of a bullying row. Naga, 50, has been a regular face on breakfast television as she has hosted the BBC's news programme since 2014. Meanwhile, she also has a show on BBC Radio 5 Live from Monday to Wednesday. But, it's been rumoured that she's looking for a new job and could be moving to rival radio station LBC, and it has been claimed the TV star's agents 'held talks' with the news radio station recently. It has been reported, despite her earning double that of her BBC Breakfast co-host Charlie Stayt, she is 'keen to leave', following reports of a bullying row surrounding the early-morning programme. As talks about Naga's plans for the next step in her career continue, we take a look at the alleged bullying row... Naga Munchetty 'caught up in bullying row' Last month it was reported BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani, who has been editing the show since 2019, was taking 'extended leave' from the programme after industry insiders complained about his conduct. It was alleged the show's editor 'shouts and swears' at colleagues while ruling the breakfast show, industry insiders have claimed. A source claimed Richard was taking a break because of the 'damning' allegations, adding: "He needed time to reflect." "He's devastated by some of the claims and has also had a lot of behind the scenes support from colleagues, many of whom think he's a brilliant boss." They added to The Sun: " BBC executives have ensured duty of care measures and he is still in touch with a few of the team." A BBC spokesperson 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." Meanwhile, it was later reported that Naga does not get on with Frediani, while many staff members came out in defence of Richard, and it has been claimed Naga's co-host Charlie also has a strained relationship with Frediani. Speaking in defence of Richard, one insider told the Mirror last month: "He is not a bully at all and the truth will come out. He's a great boss and was - and is still - overwhelmingly loved by the team, who respect his drive, expertise, and journalistic ambition. He has delivered great audiences and the first ever Bafta for breakfast TV. "He can be brash and opinionated but works so hard for his team and allows people to flourish." Meanwhile, a second source told us some staff were disappointed with Naga, after she reportedly raised concerns about Richard. 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." How much does Naga Munchetty get paid at the BBC? Earlier this week, the BBC released its annual report in which the salaries of the highest paid stars were revealed. The report revealed Naga is the 10th highest earner at the BBC as her salary over the last year amounted to £355,000 to £359,000. Naga's pay band has increased over the last year, as she previously earned bweteen £345,000 to £355,000. The TV host, who has been on the flagship programme since 2014, is paid more than her co-presenter Charlie Stayt, who has stayed within the £190,000 salary band – meaning Naga earns nearly double that of Charlie. Charlie and Naga present BBC Breakfast from Thursday to Saturday morning, while Jon Kay and Sally Nugent take the helm from Monday to Wednesday.
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Naga Munchetty issues apology to BBC Breakfast viewers saying 'we're having issues'
BBC Breakfast had a slight technical glitch during the latest live broadcast, which did not go unnoticed by hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty. BBC Breakfast encountered some technical hiccups during Thursday's live transmission. During the programme on July 17, presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty crossed to Mike Bushell, who was broadcasting live from The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. But as the BBC correspondent began speaking with former champion Andrew Murray, both men suddenly became frozen on screen. Spotting the technical glitch, the show quickly returned to Charlie and Naga, who were swift to acknowledge the problem. Naga explained: "Apologies there. We're having some issues. I don't think a golf ball has hit our satellite truck to knock it out of service, but we'll have a look, we'll have a quick check." The BBC presenter assured viewers they would continue receiving updates from Royal Portrush throughout the morning as they smoothly transitioned to the weather forecast, reports the Express. Fortunately, the technical troubles were swiftly sorted, with Mike returning on-air during a subsequent segment to cover the golfing tournament. Prior to the minor technical hitch, Charlie had playfully ribbed his colleague about his unusually subdued manner. He remarked: "I wouldn't say that Mike Bushell is one of the loudest broadcasters we have, but this morning he was particularly hushed when we threw to him earlier on, for all the right reasons." Naga responded: "Do you know what it was? He was behaving and applying good etiquette." The 59-year-old humorously pretended to take umbrage at their comments about his quieter-than-usual approach. He remarked: "There's some more players coming through, so I will go into my dulcet quiet tones again in a moment. "You seem surprised that I'm well behaved and showing etiquette and politeness, how dare you?!" Despite the cheeky comments, he continued with his broadcast in his usual professional manner. During his segment, Mike expressed his astonishment at the size of the event, saying: "You've got this little town of Royal Portrush on the beautiful North coast, which usually has a population, I'm told, of 11,000. "It suddenly becomes this sporting metropolis with 287,000 fans here over the next three days, generating £213m for the Northern Ireland economy." Viewers can catch up with BBC Breakfast on BBC iPlayer.
North Wales Chronicle
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Naga Munchetty 'leaving' BBC Breakfast for rival broadcaster
It has been reported that the star is on the verge of leaving the programme and that her representatives are in talks with LBC for a future role. This comes after it was revealed that she is the fourth highest paid woman at the BBC. The corporation's annual pay disclosure report found that she earned between £355,000 and £359,000. However, it has been reported that she is considering a move away from the broadcaster after allegations of "bullying" on BBC Breakfast. Show director Richard Frediani was at the centre of this and faced scrutiny from an independent consultant over claims of a "draconian" management style and misconduct, according to The Daily Record. Discussing Naga Munchetty's potential exit, an inside source told The Sun: "The fallout of Frediani's investigation created a stark 'him or her' narrative on Breakfast with Naga flung to the front line. "The fact is she loves the BBC and her job, but there's only so much external noise anyone is prepared to take. A post shared by GabyRoslin (@gabyroslin) "LBC would suit her well as the focus remains on news-led broadcasting, they take a hard line and there's far less of the fluffy nonsense involved in working at the BBC." Following the investigation, Richard Frediani returned to his role after a prolonged absence. It is currently understood that he faced two complaints of misconduct. A BBC spokesperson told The Express: "While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously." Munchetty hosts BBC Breakfast three times a week alongside Charlie Stayt. She has hosted the show since 2014 and is now one of the most well-known presenters at the BBC. The broadcaster also has a Radio 5 show and has been heavily involved in past election coverage.
