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BBC Breakfast hit by BULLYING probe as tensions between Naga Munchetty & Charlie Stayt spiral & boss branded tyrannical

A BULLYING investigation has rocked the BBC’s flagship morning show.

It follows claims the atmosphere on BBC Breakfast has become toxic, with hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt falling out.

BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty in the new studio.
Hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty have fallen out, it is claimed
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Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty on BBC Breakfast.
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Tensions between between Charlie and Naga have been described as ‘rife’[/caption]
Richard Frediani accepting a BAFTA Television Award.
Boss Richard Frediani proudly clutching the programme’s Bafta award
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And boss Richard Frediani has been accused of “tyrannical” behaviour.

A source said: “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.”

It is just the latest crisis to hit the BBC following a torrid 12 months which saw disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards arrested, Strictly Come Dancing pros come under investigation and Match of the Day star Jermaine Jenas axed for inappropriate behaviour.

Just a month ago, Frediani, known as Fredi, was pictured proudly clutching the programme’s Bafta award for its coverage of the Post Office scandal.

But, away from the cameras, the source revealed all was not well, saying: “Several people — crew, production and even presenters — have been very unhappy.

“Tension between Charlie and Naga is rife.

Formal complaints have been lodged, so the BBC has to be seen to act. The probe has really divided the newsroom.

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“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.

“There are people who think Fredi is just doing his job, trying to get the most out of people and with excellent results.

“Others think his methods are too tough, especially in 2025.”

Other presenters including Sally Nugent and John Kay are said to have been asked for their views.

The show’s deputy editor Liam Blyth has been conducting sessions with staff to explain the previously published Culture Review.

The sessions are taking place across BBC News — independent of any HR complaints about Breakfast.

It comes three months after industry site Deadline alleged Frediani — regarded as the most powerful BBC exec outside London — faced at least two misconduct complaints. One of them led to a formal grievance last year.

‘Believes he will be vindicated’

Complainants alleged they were shouted at when mistakes were made on-air, while one person witnessed Frediani walk out of the production gallery and kick a bin.

In another incident last year, Frediani allegedly physically shook a lower-ranking female editor. It was investigated by the BBC and the woman’s complaint was upheld.

Another BBC insider defended Frediani, saying: “Yes, he is a bit of perfectionist but he is very well liked by many. He is aware of the issues and believes he will be vindicated.”

It was also reported Naga and Charlie, who present from Thursdays to Saturdays, had fallen out.

But in a recent interview Naga insisted they were “good friends”.

The BBC said it would not comment on HR issues.

However another BBC insider added: “The welfare of employees takes priority and the BBC’s code of conduct sets out clear expectations.”

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Love Island’s Meg brutally rips into villa hunk after he flirts with new girl on ‘secret’ date

LOVE Island’s Meg brutally ripped into a villa hunk after he flirted with a new girl while on a ‘secret’ date.

Harry, who is currently coupled up with Helena but still believes he has unfinished business with Shakira, was picked to go on a date with a brand new bombshell.

A blonde woman from Love Island looking displeased.
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Meg didn’t hold back when slamming Harry’s dress sense[/caption]
Screenshot of a Love Island episode showing a couple on a date.
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Harry went on a date with Yasmin[/caption]
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Helena looked shocked that Harry was on a date with one of the new bombshells[/caption]

The hunk, 30, went on a date with brunette bombshell Yasmin, and unbeknown to them, their date was being screened to the girls back at the villa.

While on the date, Harry spoke about his connections with both Helena and Shakira.

Making it known that he was still hung up on Shakira, Helena was visibly shocked as Meg asked her why he kept talking about Shakira.

Meg then ripped into Harry’s “horrific” dress sense as she and the other girls watched the date on the huge screen by the pool.

While Harry was chatting to Yasmin, she confessed she wanted someone she found sexually attracted to.

She explained that she wanted to feel like she wanted to “rip their clothes off”.

Meg then said: “Rip those clothes off because of that horrific fashion sense.”

Reacting to Meg’s commentary about Harry’s “horrific” dress sense, fans were quick to flock to X and use the show’s hashtag.

“Meg clocking that awful fashion sense,” said one.

“MEG INSULTING HARRY’S FASHION SENSE we all thought it,” penned a second.

“meg commentary kills me, crashing out about dejon, calling harry a fraud and making fun of his terrible dress sense,” added a third.

A fourth then said: “Someone calm Meg down, she’s MADDDD.”

“Meg is funnyyyyy man,” penned a fifth.

And a sixth said: “meg is HILARIOUS.”

Love Island 2025 full lineup

  • Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
  • Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
  • Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
  • Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
  • Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
  • Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
  • Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
  • Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
  • Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves.
  • Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
  • Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
  • Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
  • Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
  • Antonia Laites: Love Island’s first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress.
  • Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders 

Departures:

  • Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.

This comes after Harry revealed what his nickname was at school.

Leaving Helena and Alima in hysterics during the Unseen Bits episode on Saturday night, Harry made the hilarious admission.

Harry revealed that at school, his friends compared him to The Grinch.

He explained how when he was 12, a girl in his school would call him The Grinch from the famous Dr. Seuss Christmas movie.

Helena burst out in hysterics and fell back onto the grass on her back laughing.

Just days before Harry’s admission, fans had already clocked his Christmas clone.

“Hear me out….forget Harry looking like Tom…he looks like a young Grinch,” said one fan on June 11.

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Harry revealed that his nickname in school was The Grinch[/caption]

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Iran is hoping for a ceasefire with its attacks on civilians – but here’s why Israel can’t back down now

WAR is not a spectator sport — even when it is broadcast live.

Britain could soon find itself involved in the escalating missile war between Israel and Iran.

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An oil refinery in Tehran in flames following an overnight strike[/caption]
RAF Typhoon jet performing at the RAF Cosford Airshow.
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PM Sir Keir Starmer is sending reinforcements to the RAF in the Med[/caption]
Burning cars after a bomb explosion in Tehran.
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One of several car explosions across the Iranian capital[/caption]

PM Sir Keir Starmer is sending reinforcements to the RAF in the Med in case they are needed to intercept Iranian drones attacking Israel or our allies like Jordan.

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government sent our planes to do that during last year’s Iranian missile blitz.

Apart from Brits now trapped in Israel, as its airports are shut by the drone threat, there are thousands more living in Dubai, just across the Persian Gulf from Iran.

Cyprus is home to the main RAF base in the Middle East — and our Typhoon fighters and refuelling tankers fly from there.

A huge number of British tourists and expats are on the island.

A thousand miles from Iran’s missile launchers is not a safe distance. Tehran has already threatened us.

Maybe there is a method to the missile madness of the mullahs.

They hope to achieve a ceasefire as the horrors of drone warfare hit ­Israeli civilians.

That would buy them time to get their nuclear project back on track.

That is why Israel will ignore appeals from the EU and the Pope to accept a truce.

Iran’s hardliners say getting the nuclear bomb is their only path to survival. Israel can’t back down now without facing a worse nuclear onslaught in the near future.

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Soccer Aid 2025 LIVE SCORE: Carlos Tevez scores FOUR and Big Zuu gets winner as World XI seal stunning turn around

CARLOS TEVEZ scored FOUR before Big Zuu struck home an incredible winner as World XI battled back to beat England and win Soccer Aid!

Player-manager and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney scored the fastest goal in Soccer Aid history before Toni Duggan and Jermain Defoe put England into a commanding 3-0 lead.

But Rooney’s former team-mate Tevez climbed off the bench to inspire the World XI to a stunning comeback before Big Zuu’s late goal sealed an incredible 5-4 win.

As ever, a flurry of famous faces with the likes of Louis Tomlinson, Bella Ramsey, Richard Gadd and Sir Mo Farah lacing up their boots to help raise £15,280,163 for Unicef.

Follow our live blog below for all the latest from Old Trafford…

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