The BBC is in crisis ɑs Nɑgɑ Munchetty fɑces intense scrutiny ɑmid ɑn escɑlɑting bullying investigɑtion. Reports reveɑl thɑt she is now being monitored by wɑtchdogs ɑs the investigɑtion reɑches ɑ new level. Whɑt does this meɑn for her cɑreer, ɑnd how will this shocking probe impɑct the BBC’s future?
Naga Munchettyis reportedly being ‘monitored by watchdogs’ at the BBC (Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/James Stack)
BBC bosses have reportedly escalated matters surrounding Naga Munchetty’s bullying claims by assigning crew “watchdogs” to monitor her in the Salford office. The respected journalist was placed under investigation to review complaints about her bullying behaviour in a formal probe. The Sun claims that the 50-year-old broadcaster is now only permitted to work with certain producers on BBC Breakfast and Radio 5Live.
Last week, the outlet reported that the veteran presenter’s position at the corporation was put into question following the resignation of the BBC News CEO, Deborah Turness. A source told the newspaper: “Naga has not been taken off air, but now has certain members of production monitoring her and her interactions.
“She’s only allowed to speak to specific people, too. It’s far from ideal as a way of working, and everyone hopes it comes to a head someway or another soon.”
Express.co.uk has contacted the BBC and Naga Munchetty’s representatives for a comment. Shortly after the news made the headlines, Naga parted ways with her longstanding showbiz agent, M&C Saatchi.
It is understood that many felt the presenter had been “protected” by Turness, who left the company earlier this month alongside Tim Davie over the edit of a Donald Trump speech in a Panorama documentary.
The insider told The Sun: “The Naga situation has been an Albatross around Breakfast’s neck since June, when the endemic bullying at Media City was first exposed by The Sun.
“Whilst others have been cleared, the review on Naga has done the opposite, with further complaints against her. They had no choice but to take things from the slightly softer ‘under review’ to formal investigation.”
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The presenter is caught up in an internal investigation into bullying claims (Image: BBC)
When approached for a comment, the BBC said: “We do not comment on individual HR matters.” A spokesperson previously told us: “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 that would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed.” In June, it was revealed that BBC Breakfast was facing claims of a toxic workplace and a bullying inquiry.
However, an insider told The Sun that further allegations against Naga have surfaced. The boss of the breakfast show, Richard Frediani, initially faced bullying claims before Naga and her co-host, Charlie Stayt, were also accused. The complaint against Richard was not upheld.
The long-term presenter joined BBC Breakfast in 2014 and also hosts a Radio 5Live programme three times a week. She earns approximately £355,000 a year.
