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Metro
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt 'under review after string of complaints'
BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt is said to be 'under review' at the broadcaster after a number of complaints were reportedly made against him by other staff members. The report comes amid a string of claims that there are ongoing issues behind the scenes at the BBC's flagship morning programme. An HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC was earlier this year reported to be supporting the Beeb as it reviews the culture of the BBC One morning show. This came as the programme was hit with bullying allegations against both Stayt's co-host Naga Munchetty, 50, and editor of BBC Breakfast, Richard Frediani. It was confirmed that Frediani would be taking a period of extended leave from the programme, which he has headed up from Salford since 2019, amid the bullying allegations. A month later, it was then reported that Frediani had returned to the show following an external consultation. The Sun then claimed that Munchetty, who has presented the BBC programme since 2014, had faced her own bullying allegations and that she had been spoken to by BBC bosses over two incidents in three years. Stayt, 63, is now reportedly also 'under review' alongside Munchetty and it has been claimed the co-hosts will now face a formal investigation at the Beeb. A source told The Sun: 'A number of people have come forward to share their experiences with Charlie, so the BBC has officially moved to place the complaints under review.' Members of the BBC crew are said to have reported 'rudeness' and 'bullying', alongside other behaviour which 'undermines staff', the tabloid claimed. Stayt and Munchetty will reportedly be separately assessed. In a statement to Metro, 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.' More Trending It comes after a report that Munchetty had been in talks to leave the BBC in favour of rival radio station LBC, with a source telling The Sun 'there's only so much external noise anyone is prepared to take'. There have been no official announcements on whether Munchetty would be leaving the broadcaster and her representatives did not respond to requests for comment at the time. Metro contacted Charlie Stayt's representatives for comment on this story. View More » BBC Breakfast airs weekdays on BBC One from 6am. 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: Strictly fans 'gutted' as star announces they won't compete in upcoming season MORE: Destination X has made a big mistake that could cost its success MORE: Reveal of top female BBC star who 'flashed unwanted nude image could be seismic'
Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Naga Munchetty 'looking for new job and set to quit' BBC Breakfast after bullying row
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty is reportedly in talks to join another station amid the programme's bullying row BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has reportedly 'renewed talks' with a radio station away from the corporation amid a bullying row that has plagued the morning programme. Last month, it was revealed show boss Richard Frediani was on extended leave on the flagship show after complaints about his behaviour. Host Munchetty was also said to not get on with him. However, many staff members came out in defence of the editor. One even told the Mirror that some staff were disappointed with Munchetty who it's claimed raised concerns about Frediani's management style with BBC managers. And now, a source has claimed that the presenter 'loves the BBC' but is looking for a new job. Speaking to The Sun, they said: "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.' The Mirror have reached out to Munchetty's reps for comment. Meanwhile, the BBC's annual salary was recently published and Munchetty was revealed to be earning almost double her co-host Charlie Stayt's pay. Stayt and Munchetty present BBC Breakfast from Thursday to Saturday morning, while Jon Kay and Sally Nugent take the helm from Monday to Wednesday. Stayt, aged 63, has stayed within the £190,000 salary band, whereas Munchetty, aged 50, has enjoyed a £10,000 increase to her earnings, moving from £345,000 to £355,000. Munchetty, who has presented on the flagship news programme since 2014, has always been paid more than Stayt. Her pay packet accounts for 180 days of presenting on BBC Breakfast, as well as her Radio 5 Live programme and election coverage. The BBC pay comes amid a bullying row concerning the BBC Breakfast editor. Some current and former staff of the programme jumped to his defence. One source told the Mirror: '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.' A second source 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.' Co-host Stayt is also said to have a strained relationship with Frediani.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
BBC host humiliates top Tory for trying to 'ridicule' Labour in brutal TV moment
Tory shadow home secretary Chris Philp was humiliated in a TV interview after he called Keir Starmer's new 'one in, one out' returns deal with France a 'gimmick' The Tory shadow home secretary was humiliated in a TV interview after he called Keir Starmer's new migrant return deal a "gimmick". Chris Philp attempted to criticise the PM's landmark "one in, one out" returns deal with France to tackle the small boats crisis. The top Tory said it was a "laughable failure" and slammed Mr Starmer for cancelling the Conservative's failed Rwanda plan. But BBC presenter Charlie Stayt forced Mr Philp to admit that "zero" people who crossed the Channel had been deported to Rwanda. In a brutal moment, he told the Tory MP that people find it hard to listen to him "ridiculing" Labour when the former Conservative government were so "manifestly and evidently unable to cope with the problem". Reacting to Mr Starmer's new deal, Mr Philp told BBC Breakfast: 'I'm afraid it's another gimmick, just like Keir Starmer 's previous claims to smash the gangs, which is a laughable failure given we've now got record numbers crossing. It's a gimmick just like that. 'This scheme will only see one in 17 illegal immigrants crossing the channel getting sent back to France. The other 16 out of 17, that is to say 94%, will get to stay in the UK. And if 94% of illegal immigrants crossing the Channel get to stay in the UK, that is another gimmick, like his laughable, ridiculous claim to smash the gangs.' But Stayt highlighted that this was the "first time" people crossing the channel were being returned to France. Mr Philp said a better scheme - such as the Tories' Rwanda plan - would've seen "100%" of people being deported. But the Tory MP failed to acknowledge the former Conservative government's policy was besieged by legal challenges - and failed to ever forcibly remove anyone. It led Stayt to ask him: 'Just remind us how many people were sent to Rwanda under the scheme that you proposed. How many people?' Mr Philp replied: 'Well I've already said the scheme didn't start.' But Stayt insisted: 'I would like you to answer that question.' The shadow home secretary then admitted: 'Zero. The answer was zero... The first flight was due to take off on July 24 last year, and just a few days before that very first flight was due to take off, Starmer cancelled it.' As Mr Philp ranted on about the Rwanda plan, a frustrated Stayt said he didn't want a "history lesson" from the Tory. In a savage moment, he told him: "You had 12 years in all to get a system working, and it didn't work. You mentioned the statistics a number of times - in 2022, you will know this very well, 45,755 people arrived to the UK via small boat crossings. "That was when you were in power, and you will understand why for some people, it's a little bit difficult to listen to you ridiculing Labour's plans now, when you are so manifestly and evidently unable to cope with the problem yourself." Mr Philp hit back and said the Tories did manage to get numbers down in 2023. He insisted the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda would have worked, as a similar scheme in Australia has seen success. Mr Starmer yesterday announced a "groundbreaking" migrant returns agreement with France should be up and running within weeks. The Prime Minister warned that the scheme, agreed after crunch talks with Emmanuel Macron in London, will "break the model" of people smuggling gangs. Under the plans, people who arrive by small boat will be sent back to France, while people with a legitimate claim to settle in the UK will arrive in exchange. The breakthrough - which will start as a pilot scheme - comes after years of trying to secure a returns agreement with France to replace legal rights lost when Britain left the EU. In a joint press conference with Mr Macron, Mr Starmer said the new scheme will "finally turn the tables" on the small boats crisis. Mr Macron said his country is "totally committed" to stopping the boats. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper this morning refused to confirm the exact figures on the pilot scheme to return some migrants to France. According to reports in France, it will initially be capped at 50 a week - adding up to 2,600 a year. Asked if it could mean 50 are returned one week and 100 the week after, Ms Cooper told Times Radio: "Yeah, the numbers are not fixed, even for this pilot phase that we are starting now. So this will be a programme that we will roll out step by step. And we will provide updates as we go."
Otago Daily Times
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
City to host future NZ hockey stars
New Zealand's future hockey stars are set to descend on Timaru as the city prepares to host the Vantage National Under-18 Men's Tournament for the first time. Held across both turfs at the Trust Aoraki Hockey Centre, the tournament is the third highest level hockey tournament in the country and will feature 21 of the best men's under-18 teams from around the country. Hockey South Canterbury president Pete Stayt said it was a privilege to have been selected to host the prestigious tournament. "Late every year Hockey New Zealand put out expressions of interest for tournaments and there is a qualifying level, what you need to have to host it. "It's really challenging to get and a big reason we got the tournament was down to getting the second turf installed. We wouldn't have qualified without it. "Everyone wants this tournament because the under-18's are the bright lights, these are the future Black Sticks. This tournament is the first formal opportunity, they call it, for recognition and identification." He said hosting the tournament proved the strength of the sport in the region. "The association has hosted tournaments in the past like the Hatch Cup and other underage events but this is a big, big thing and it's a reflection of how the national hockey community sees South Canterbury, both from a performance view but also a governance view. "You layer that on top of our success in inter-school and hockey in general, and it's a really exciting time [for hockey in South Canterbury]." The tournament would not only be big for the sport in the region but for the local economy, Mr Stayt said. "Using Venture Timaru data, it will bring over a million dollars of outside cash into South Canterbury in a week. "The idea is to make sure the people coming here really get a taste of South Canterbury and enjoy it. We've encouraged people to travel to the likes of Lake Tekapo when the teams have a day off and let them know for example that there is a pretty good pie shop on the way. "We're trying to make it as much of an event as we can and promote the region, they all get an information sheet about what is around." He said South Canterbury could very much be in with a chance for a top finish. "In the last few years we've been rated well and truly in the top 10, last year we finished 11th but on the day the team could beat anyone. With tournament play it's a matter of stringing wins together. "You've got the big associations like Canterbury, North Harbour and Auckland but we'll be competitive against their top teams. With everything going right and with knockout matches, you can fight your way through, and that's the great thing about tournaments. "There'll be some close games and a lot of excitement, so we really want to encourage people to come and watch, because these are the stars of the future." He said a lot of community support went into making the tournament happen. "Trust Aoraki has been a phenomenal sponsor of hockey and they've directly helped with the organisation costs and we've got Portacom Building Solutions as an additional tournament supporter. "Others like Fulton Hogan, Hilton Haulage, U-Bake, Bullock Bar, Saikou, Timaru Fencing, Beaconsfield School and Hadlee & Brunton also pitched in. There is a real community behind it." South Canterbury have been placed in Pool D, alongside Hawke's Bay and Auckland (White). Their first game will take place on the new alps turf at 10am against Hawke's Bay on Sunday June 29. All games are free to attend and the tournament draw will be uploaded on to the Hockey South Canterbury Facebook page.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC Breakfast reporter forced to apologise over Gene Hackman blunder: 'Let's get that straightened out'
BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt was forced to apologise about a technical glitch in their report about Gene Hackman. The Oscar-winning American actor, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home in New Mexico along with their dog on Wednesday afternoon. BBC Breakfast aired a pre-recorded segment about the police investigation into the tragedy on Friday, which ended on a photo of Hackman. Due to a technical blunder, the image stayed onscreen after the segment ended and Stayt moved onto the next topic - a controversial BBC documentary about Gaza that was narrated by the son of Hamas leader. Viewers continued to see the image of Hackman as Stayt said: 'The BBC has apologised for serious flaws in the production of a documentary about the war in Gaza...' Realising the mistake, the broadcaster, 62, looked flustered and said: 'Apologies. Let's just get... that bit straightened out.' The photo was taken off the screen but there was another issue as it was replaced too quickly with a reporter in Kyiv waiting to present the report on the Gaza documentary. The reporter could be seen talking at the screen with no audio, before being taken off and flashing up again. The gaffe was picked up by viewers at home, with one joking on X: 'Work experience trainee producing #BBCBreakfast this morning?' Police have said Hackman and his wife's death is currently an active investigation but they do not believe foul play was a factor at this time and revealed that detectives found two surviving dogs at his home. The alarm had been raised by a maintenance person doing pest control at the property, who was concerned because he had not seen the couple, police said. Hackman's body was found in a mud room, and his wife was found next to a space heater in a bathroom, detectives said. The acting legend's daughter Elizabeth Jean Hackman has broken her silence on the tragedy, claiming they could have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. She told TMZ that while she and the rest of her family are not sure of her father and step-mother's cause of death, they believe it could be due to inhaling toxic fumes. New Mexico Gas Company tested gas lines in and around the home after the bodies were discovered, according to a search warrant, and while no signs of problems were found, a detective noted that people exposed to gas leaks or carbon monoxide may not show signs of poisoning. Hackman and Arakawa suffered 'no external trauma' and had been 'deceased for quite a while', according to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. Further ruling has been left to the Office of the Medical Investigator.
