Naga Munchetty is claimed to have “ruffled feathers” behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast after allegedly making a pointed comment about co-star Sally Nugent’s glow-up.
Munchetty, 51, has fronted the flagship morning programme for greater than a decade and presently presents from Thursday to Saturday alongside Charlie Stayt. Nugent, 54, anchors the beginning of the week with Jon Kay.
According to stories, Munchetty recommended Nugent’s newly styled hair and extra polished on-screen look have been extra suited to daytime tv than laborious information.
The Sun claims Munchetty stated: “We’re meant to be serious journalists, not trying to look like we’re presenting This Morning!”
A supply stated the alleged comment got here amid an ongoing workplace culture review on the BBC and described it as a “nasty little moment”.
Naga Munchetty (proper) has fronted BBC Breakfast for greater than a decade (BBC Breakfast)
The insider advised the publication: “Sally’s had a glow-up and her new do is looking fantastic. But it ruffled feathers, as is often the way in the showbiz industry. There were a couple of remarks about it and Naga particularly made a comment about them being journalists, not This Morning hosts.
“Things have been ticking along fairly quietly for the last couple of months whilst the bullying investigations continued, but this was a nasty little moment.”
The BBC declined to touch upon the claims. A spokesperson advised the Standard: “We do not comment on individual staff issues.”
Nugent lately shared her new coiffure on social media, crediting stylist Calum Tierney. The put up was met with reward from numerous acquainted faces, together with Morning Live presenter Helen Skelton, who left three hearth emojis; Strictly Come Dancing skilled Nadiya Bychkova, who commented “Gorgeous”; and tv presenter Michelle Ackerley, who wrote “Beautiful” alongside a coronary heart emoji.
Sally Nugent gained reward from her followers when she debuted her new coiffure on social media (BBC)
The reported change comes amid scrutiny surrounding BBC Breakfast’s office tradition. Toward the top of final yr, allegations have been made about Munchetty’s conduct on set, which have been later referred for formal investigation. Claims reported within the press included accusations that she criticised an intern over how Marmite was unfold on toast and made an undesirable sexual comment to a feminine colleague.
Munchetty has not publicly addressed the particular allegations.
BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani has additionally beforehand confronted accusations of bullying, though complaints made towards him weren’t upheld. Stayt has reportedly remained beneath overview.
The wider office tradition overview was launched following controversy surrounding former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards and has been led by administration guide Grahame Russell of Change Associates.
Munchetty, who additionally presents on BBC Radio 5 Live, stays an everyday fixture on BBC Breakfast because the overview continues.
