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The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Naga Munchetty interrupts BBC Breakfast to issue apology after guest is abruptly cut off in live blunder
BBC Breakfast anchor Naga Munchetty was forced to issue an apology after a blunder with a live on-air segment. The experienced broadcaster chipped in and told the show guest, who was speaking from a live link to Ludlow, Advertisement 6 BBC Breakfast anchor Naga Munchetty was forced to intervene amid issues on the live show Credit: BBC 6 Keep Britain Tidy's Ed Lennox was speaking from a live link to Ludlow Credit: BBC 6 Naga, 50, apologised as he was cut off - and the link was unable to be re-established Credit: BBC On Saturday's BBC Breakfast episode, Naga's regular presenting partner Charlie Stayt, 63, had been replaced on the red sofa by He joined forces with , 50, for a chat about fly tipping and litter with Keep Britain Tidy representative Ed Lennox. He described the dumping of rubbish as the "biggest problem in Western Europe" and said: "It's like smashing criminal gangs, we have got to break their business model. "We have made it more difficult in the UK for people to do the right thing, so they do the wrong thing." Advertisement read more bbc breakfast Yet after just a few lines of chat, in which he revealed dumping by gangs at a woodland in Kent had cost £15million to clean up, he struggled to hear a question posed by Ben and looked blankly at the screen. He said: "I can only hear about every third word," to which Naga replied: "Apologies, we will try again and we will try to fix it." She then directed a question to show producers and said: "Any good?" Yet she was then forced to inform viewers: "No. Advertisement Most read in News TV "Apologies, we're not going to be able to carry on that interview with Ed Lennox from Clean Up Britain but that was shocking." Last Saturday, Naga also needed to put her broadcasting talent to swift use after another apparent show blunder saw BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt forced to pull live broadcast after 'dead dog' shown on-screen The mishap came amid reports of a 'deeply divided workplace' and TROUBLE OFF AIR Earlier this week, The Sun exclusively reported how things were not all rosy on the show's iconic red sofa. Advertisement We told how anchor Naga had been hauled in by show bosses amid Naga - now at the centre of a BBC Breakfast toxicity row — was also hauled in over a sex jibe made at Radio 5 Live. Who are the current presenters of BBC Breakfast? The flagship BBC show has had dozens of presenters during its impressive 40 years on air but the current stars are: Charlie Stayt - Since 2006 Carol Kirkwood - Since 1997 Breakfast's editor Naga is said to have used a crude slang term for a sex act during an off-air break — before asking a colleague if they had done it. Advertisement The alleged remark stunned the Radio 5 Live studio and led to Naga being hauled before bosses. She was reprimanded by a senior producer but no formal action was taken. The comment became widely known at 5 Live, with one source describing the 2022 incident as: 'Crass, inappropriate and wildly unprofessional. The person felt embarrassed.' We can also reveal that on BBC Breakfast last year, she was rapped for the alleged bullying of a woman, who was the most junior staffer. Advertisement As part of the bullying behaviour, the star is said to have falsely accused her of stealing, which led to a closed-door showdown. The source said: 'It was humiliating. There was no evidence, no apology. The woman left not long after, completely demoralised.' The Sun then clarified the behind the scenes goings on - and why the A representative for Naga did not respond to our request for comment. Advertisement 6 It came as Ben replaced her regular BBC Breakfast presenting partner Charlie Stayt Credit: BBC 6 There have been reports of a 'deeply divided workplace' behind the scenes Credit: BBC 6 Naga has previously been hauled in by show bosses over allegations of bullying Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Naga Munchetty interrupts BBC Breakfast to issue apology after guest is abruptly cut off in live blunder
BBC Breakfast anchor Naga Munchetty was forced to issue an apology after a blunder with a live on-air segment. The experienced broadcaster chipped in and told the show guest, who was speaking from a live link to Ludlow, Shropshire, that BBC bosses would attempt to "fix" the issue. Advertisement 6 BBC Breakfast anchor Naga Munchetty was forced to intervene amid issues on the live show Credit: BBC 6 Keep Britain Tidy's Ed Lennox was speaking from a live link to Ludlow Credit: BBC 6 Naga, 50, apologised as he was cut off - and the link was unable to be re-established Credit: BBC On Saturday's BBC Breakfast episode, Naga's regular presenting partner Charlie Stayt, 63, had been replaced on the red sofa by Ben Thompson, 43. He joined forces with Naga, 50, for a chat about fly tipping and litter with Keep Britain Tidy representative Ed Lennox. He described the dumping of rubbish as the "biggest problem in Western Europe" and said: "It's like smashing criminal gangs, we have got to break their business model. "We have made it more difficult in the UK for people to do the right thing, so they do the wrong thing." Advertisement Yet after just a few lines of chat, in which he revealed dumping by gangs at a woodland in Kent had cost £15million to clean up, he struggled to hear a question posed by Ben and looked blankly at the screen. He said: "I can only hear about every third word," to which Naga replied: "Apologies, we will try again and we will try to fix it." She then directed a question to show producers and said: "Any good?" Yet she was then forced to inform viewers: "No. Advertisement "Apologies, we're not going to be able to carry on that interview with Ed Lennox from Clean Up Britain but that was shocking." Last Saturday, Naga also needed to put her broadcasting talent to swift use after another apparent show blunder saw a "dead dog" aired on-screen. BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt forced to pull live broadcast after 'dead dog' shown on-screen The mishap came amid reports of a 'deeply divided workplace' and off-air tensions between Naga and co-host Charlie. TROUBLE OFF AIR Earlier this week, The Sun exclusively reported how things were not all rosy on the show's iconic red sofa. Advertisement We told how anchor Naga had been hauled in by show bosses amid allegations she bullied a junior staffer. Naga - now at the centre of a BBC Breakfast toxicity row — was also hauled in over a sex jibe made at Radio 5 Live. Who are the current presenters of BBC Breakfast? The flagship BBC show has had dozens of presenters during its impressive 40 years on air but the current stars are: Jon Kay - Since 2022 Sally Nugent - Since 2021 Charlie Stayt - Since 2006 Naga Munchetty - Since 2014 Carol Kirkwood - Since 1997 Breakfast's editor Richard Frediani has now taken leave amid separate bullying claims. Naga is said to have used a crude slang term for a sex act during an off-air break — before asking a colleague if they had done it. Advertisement The alleged remark stunned the Radio 5 Live studio and led to Naga being hauled before bosses. She was reprimanded by a senior producer but no formal action was taken. The comment became widely known at 5 Live, with one source describing the 2022 incident as: 'Crass, inappropriate and wildly unprofessional. The person felt embarrassed.' We can also reveal that on BBC Breakfast last year, she was rapped for the alleged bullying of a woman, who was the most junior staffer. Advertisement As part of the bullying behaviour, the star is said to have falsely accused her of stealing, which led to a closed-door showdown. The source said: 'It was humiliating. There was no evidence, no apology. The woman left not long after, completely demoralised.' The Sun then clarified the behind the scenes goings on - and why the gulf between the presenters is "getting bigger." A representative for Naga did not respond to our request for comment. Advertisement 6 It came as Ben replaced her regular BBC Breakfast presenting partner Charlie Stayt Credit: BBC 6 There have been reports of a 'deeply divided workplace' behind the scenes Credit: BBC
The Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Naga Munchetty interrupts BBC Breakfast to issue apology after guest is abruptly cut off in live blunder
BBC Breakfast anchor Naga Munchetty was forced to issue an apology after a blunder with a live on-air segment. The experienced broadcaster chipped in and told the show guest, who was speaking from a live link to Ludlow, Shropshire, that BBC bosses would attempt to "fix" the issue. 6 6 6 On Saturday's BBC Breakfast episode, Naga's regular presenting partner Charlie Stayt, 63, had been replaced on the red sofa by Ben Thompson, 43. He joined forces with Naga, 50, for a chat about fly tipping and litter with Keep Britain Tidy representative Ed Lennox. He described the dumping of rubbish as the "biggest problem in Western Europe" and said: "It's like smashing criminal gangs, we have got to break their business model. "We have made it more difficult in the UK for people to do the right thing, so they do the wrong thing." Yet after just a few lines of chat, in which he revealed dumping by gangs at a woodland in Kent had cost £15million to clean up, he struggled to hear a question posed by Ben and looked blankly at the screen. He said: "I can only hear about every third word," to which Naga replied: "Apologies, we will try again and we will try to fix it." She then directed a question to show producers and said: "Any good?" Yet she was then forced to inform viewers: "No. "Apologies, we're not going to be able to carry on that interview with Ed Lennox from Clean Up Britain but that was shocking." Last Saturday, Naga also needed to put her broadcasting talent to swift use after another apparent show blunder saw a "dead dog" aired on-screen. The mishap came amid reports of a 'deeply divided workplace' and off-air tensions between Naga and co-host Charlie. TROUBLE OFF AIR Earlier this week, The Sun exclusively reported how things were not all rosy on the show's iconic red sofa. We told how anchor Naga had been hauled in by show bosses amid allegations she bullied a junior staffer. Naga - now at the centre of a BBC Breakfast toxicity row — was also hauled in over a sex jibe made at Radio 5 Live. Who are the current presenters of BBC Breakfast? The flagship BBC show has had dozens of presenters during its impressive 40 years on air but the current stars are: Jon Kay - Since 2022 Sally Nugent - Since 2021 Charlie Stayt - Since 2006 Naga Munchetty - Since 2014 Carol Kirkwood - Since 1997 Breakfast's editor Richard Frediani has now taken leave amid separate bullying claims. Naga is said to have used a crude slang term for a sex act during an off-air break — before asking a colleague if they had done it. The alleged remark stunned the Radio 5 Live studio and led to Naga being hauled before bosses. She was reprimanded by a senior producer but no formal action was taken. The comment became widely known at 5 Live, with one source describing the 2022 incident as: 'Crass, inappropriate and wildly unprofessional. The person felt embarrassed.' We can also reveal that on BBC Breakfast last year, she was rapped for the alleged bullying of a woman, who was the most junior staffer. As part of the bullying behaviour, the star is said to have falsely accused her of stealing, which led to a closed-door showdown. The source said: 'It was humiliating. There was no evidence, no apology. The woman left not long after, completely demoralised.' The Sun then clarified the behind the scenes goings on - and why the gulf between the presenters is "getting bigger." A representative for Naga did not respond to our request for comment. 6 6 6
Edinburgh Live
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Geri Halliwell says 'never again' after tense grilling on BBC Breakfast
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Geri Halliwell has said 'never again' after she found herself in an uncomfortable situation on BBC Breakfast. Following the particularly awkward 2023 interview with hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt, the BBC apologised to the Spice Girl. After the segment, Geri expressed that she would never want to appear on the show again., reports The Express. This has come to light amid allegations of bullying surrounding BBC Breakfast. This includes complaints against host Naga Munchetty, who according to MailOnline was reprimanded by executives. In a piece by showbiz editor Katie Hind, it was suggested that Naga, who is 50, is being unfairly made a "scapegoat" by Richard Frediani, the editor of Breakfast since 2019. Frediani is currently the subject of an internal investigation, which has prompted several staff members, including show host Charlie, to share their experiences. However, it would be interesting to know Geri's thoughts after she appeared on the programme to promote her latest novel. Naga probed Geri on whether she had "researched" her interviewers before agreeing to chat. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox During the awkward discussion, Naga said: "You've come in, making sure you've done your research on us as well, haven't you?" Charlie then jumped in and said: "Also, you point your finger quite a lot, to be honest." Shocked, she replied: "Is that rude?! I'm so sorry, Charlie." Naga then bluntly said: 'Do you not like being interviewed?' Breakfast insiders reportedly shared that Naga got the heat for that interaction, even though Charlie was just as involved in the interview. Frediani is now on extended leave after years of complaints against him, at least one of which was upheld, although many have been dismissed. Those who know him say that he's "desperate to return to his job" and will be hoping his colleagues back him under questioning. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Frediani's behaviour has long attracted negative attention, with complaints about his managerial style dating back to April 2020, just months after he started working at the Corporation. In that short period since his arrival, a series of complaints had already been made about an 'intimidating and bullying' culture on Breakfast, which led to long-term members of staff leaving their jobs. One employee, who wished to remain anonymous, told me shared that the "whole atmosphere had become poisonous" and like a "boys club". When reached out to BBC for comment, they responded: '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.'
Wales Online
19 hours ago
- Health
- Wales Online
BBC doctor explains why this is the best breakfast for weight loss
BBC doctor explains why this is the best breakfast for weight loss Dr Rangan Chatterjee, who hosts BBC One's Doctor in the House, has shared his go-to breakfast choice that could help with weight loss - and it's not what you'd expect Dr Rangan Chatterjee has said people should ditch normal breakfast staples like cereal (Image: Cavan Images via Getty Images ) Dr Rangan Chatterjee, a well-known health expert frequently seen on BBC Breakfast and Doctor in the House, has divulged his favourite breakfast that promotes weight loss while speaking on the Doctor's Kitchen podcast. Dr Chatterjee opts for what many would label a dinner as his first meal of the day. Highlighting the benefit of consuming protein in your morning repast to stave off hunger pangs, Dr Chatterjee challenges the conventional breakfast choices in the UK. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . He questions, "Who says that these are breakfast foods? And when you really dive into where this all came from and the marketing involved, it's actually some cereal companies, right? "We used to go to India for six weeks every other summer. I can still remember my cousins before they went to school, they'd have these big plates. There was like meats, vegetable curries, there was dal, rice, it was like a proper meal." He then observed, "And then I noticed after about 10 years you're going back and like there's all these adverts from the cereal companies." Podcast host Dr Rupi Aujla responded: "There's that beautiful set of photos where they looked at what kids eat for breakfast around the world. It was done about 10 years ago. Article continues below "I come back to that all the time. What you see in the UK and the US are just these refined sugary cereals, and you definitely see that in certain other countries like Latin America and particularly in Brazil. But then you look at like Asia and it's just like a hali, you know, like Sri Lanka was like a hali with some. Some I mean that's the kind of stuff that I would eat for dinner," as reported by Surrey Live. Dr Chatterjee then remarked: "Yeah, and one of the things I've often said to patients to help them with this is eat dinner for breakfast." reports Surrey Live. Dr Aujla concurred: "Yeah, I do that all the time. There's that beautiful set of photos where they looked at what kids eat for breakfast around the world. It was done about 10 years ago. "I come back to that all the time. What you see in the UK and the US are just these refined sugary cereals, and you definitely see that in certain other countries like Latin America and particularly in Brazil. "But then you look at like Asia and it's just like a hali, you know, like Sri Lanka was like a hali with some. Some I mean that's the kind of stuff that I would eat for dinner." Dr Aujla explained: "Protein at breakfast is a great strategy to ensure that you're not overconsuming and improve weight maintenance. "According to Dr Chatterjee, the secret to maintaining weight loss is to avoid snacking. He confessed: "I genuinely do not bring food into my house that I don't want to be consuming. Sweets, chocolates, cakes, I don't keep them at home. "Because there will be an evening when I'm feeling tired and a bit stressed and I will start opening the cupboards and look for something a little bit sweet and all I can see at the moment are whole nuts and olives, and sometimes I'm like, ah, I'm not sure I feel like that at the moment. No it's not really what I wanted. "Yeah. So, again, in terms of what is practical for many people and my biases, the patients I've seen over the years. "I think not using your willpower in your house is a great tool. There's that beautiful set of photos where they looked at what kids eat for breakfast around the world. It was done about 10 years ago. I come back to that all the time. "What you see in the UK and the US are just these refined sugary cereals, and you definitely see that in certain other countries like Latin America and particularly in Brazil. But then you look at like Asia and it's just like a hali, you know, like Sri Lanka was like a hali with some. Some I mean that's the kind of stuff that I would eat for for dinner. "And also, I think a lot of these principles depend, they depend where you're at on your journey. Right, if you're used to having loads of ultra processed foods, and that's, you know, making up 70% of your diet, as it is for many people. "Actually, to reset, maybe for a few months you don't want that stuff anywhere near you, so it can, it can help you reset your taste buds, not be tempted. "Yeah, think about it another way, and we don't like to think about food in this way, but let's say you were an alcoholic, right, and you were struggling with your alcohol consumption. And you recognise that and you start to get help. "I think most of us would probably accept that whilst you're trying to recover from that possibly not the best idea to have loads of beer and wine and booze kicking around in your fridge and in your house." Article continues below
