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Scottish Sun
23 minutes 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
24 minutes 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
BBC News
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Birmingham City's Riya Mannu inspired by Bend it like Beckham
Professional footballer Riya Mannu has said she was inspired to take up the sport by her favourite film, Bend It Like 18-year-old is the first South Asian woman to play league football for Birmingham City made her debut for the club this season, and said she was trying to be a role model for young players who may follow said the lack of role models when she was younger was partly why the film meant so much to her. She said: "It's my favourite film for a number of reasons, because it shows the South Asian culture in a positive way and her [Jess, played by Parminder Nagra] parents actually do support her eventually and it shows that parents actually do support South Asian young added that she could not have become a footballer without the strong support network around her, thanks to her family."My club have been great - the only worry for me was just playing football and just scoring goals and just playing it because I love the sport." she spoke to presenter Naga Munchetty as part of BBC Radio 5 Live's Names Will Be Made from Loughborough University, the home of the new Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub, it brought together more than 30 elite athletes, rising stars, and leading experts for an in-depth exploration of women's sport."At 5 Live, we're passionate about giving women's sport the platform it deserves," Controller Heidi Dawson said."Names Will Be Made Live is a chance to amplify the voices driving change, challenging outdated thinking, and inspiring the next generation." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE What REALLY happened with Geri Halliwell-Horner and Naga Munchetty: KATIE HIND reveals 'abhorrent' behaviour and vicious briefing war tearing BBC Breakfast apart as insiders flood her inbox to tell sorry story
This week, the atmosphere on-screen has been determinedly cosy and jovial. But make no mistake: behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast, battle lines are being drawn. And everyone from famous hosts to lowly runners are picking sides, either falling in behind one of the show's best-known hosts, the forthright Naga Munchetty – or her abrasive editor, Richard Frediani.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Naga Munchetty's new book flops in the charts as price is slashed amid BBC Breakfast bullying probe
The price of Naga Munchetty's women's healthcare book has been slashed after it failed to set the book charts alight. Her tome – called It's Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women's Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It) – only came out last month, costing £22. But now it is on sale for almost half price at £11.99 and is languishing at 1,825 in the Amazon book sales charts after attracting just 22 reviews. Naga penned the book to discuss her own and other women's experience with 'medical misogyny' after it took more than 30 years to receive her adenomyosis diagnosis. Adenomyosis, which affects one in 10 women in the UK, occurs where the lining of the uterus starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. Naga's book currently has a respectable Amazon customer rating of 4.2 stars, however, one reviewer had an issue with BBC broadcaster's knowledge of oral sex. They penned on Amazon: 'I have one criticism: on page 184 she describes oral sex as licking or sucking the vagina, penis or anus. What the heck happened to the labia, perineum and clitoris?' Another said: 'This is a complicated subject and can't be presented in such a unidimensional way. The diagnosis that 'Its probably nothing' is overwhelmingly correct and the alternative is unnecessary tests. ' However, BBC pal Emma Barnett gushed: 'Sizzling with rage and disbelief, here's to a much-needed women's health revolution.' MailOnline has contacted Naga's representatives and publisher for comment. Naga has been on a publicity tour for the book amid her work on BBC Breakfast and on Friday kept a low-profile as she left the studios alongside co-presenter Ben Thompson The news show has hit headlines in recent weeks as a number of those working on the programme has come under criticism, including Naga and editor Richard Frediani. Staff have defended their 'overwhelmingly loved' boss under fire from Naga - and claimed 'he's not a bully at all and the truth will come out'. It was revealed last week that editor Richard has reportedly taken an extended period of leave, after an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations was opened into the show. It was previously claimed that the show's staff are feeling increasingly 'uneasy' around Frediani, and just last week it was claimed that Naga and other presenters no longer speak to their 'loathed' boss. But now some have rushed to defend Richard. One of those members of staff 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. He can be brash and opinionated but works so hard for his team and allows people to flourish.' Another 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.' A BBC spokesperson said: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously.' Last week the BBC reportedly launched a bullying probe into BBC Breakfast, which has been branded 'toxic' behind the scenes in the latest crisis for the corporation. Back in April, MailOnline exclusively revealed some staff had expressed unhappiness with the show's editor Richard, accusing him of being on occasion 'aggressive' and 'belittling' towards his underlings. Now, tensions are said to be 'rife' between hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga, who has already expressed her uneasiness about Richard's behaviour, with the probe said to have left the newsroom 'divided'. A source told The Sun at the time: 'To the viewer BBC Breakfast is a warm, gentle programme, one that is flourishing in the ratings. But beyond the cosy red sofa it is a very different picture. 'Several people — crew, production and even presenters — have been very unhappy'. 'Tension between Charlie and Naga is rife. Fredi is very old-school and has some slightly tyrannical tendencies. 'He is very cerebral but also quite aggressive in his methods. Some people think a recent promotion has gone to his head'. 'Meanwhile, Naga, who is passionate about speaking up if she believes something is wrong, has spoken to people who are unhappy. 'Formal complaints have been lodged, so the BBC has to be seen to act. The probe has really divided the newsroom'. More recently BBC Breakfast staff have reportedly compared the studio to 'the Hunger Games' after an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations was opened into the show. BBC Breakfast has been on screens since 2000 and Richard joined the show in 2019.
