The BBC star has also been vocal about the need for more diversity in the workplace. Ex-BBC presenter 'threatened with sack for having grey hair' The NUJ is also concerned about moving jobs currently based in London to Washington and Singapore and reminds decision-makers that BBC stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation, said Siegert. She's well-known for hosting the breakfast show on BBC Radio Kent. Paul OGrady quit after being told to share his slot with another presenter, and Vanessa Feltz joined TalkRadio. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. 19. "Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start. A source said Allen was sacked by the broadcaster's bosses today. Olenka Frenkiel, a multi-award-winning broadcast journalist, said that after 30 great years with the BBC she found herself being rubbed out, with fewer opportunities to showcase her work. We kept putting the decision off, then life got better for us, we became more selfish and just didnt find the time.". He has been the jovial voice of Radio 2 for decades, and even his farewells were good-humoured. The decision to axe Mr Allen's show came after the BBC faced a backlash for axing Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell from A Question Of Sport in a move to 'diversify' the show. BBC host David Allen is none too pleased his show has been axed (Picture: Twitter) Veteran BBC radio presenter David Allen has hit out at the broadcaster . He was also alleged to havethreatenedtwo women not to complain about his behaviour. Bruce presented his final mid-morning Radio 2 show after 30 years behind the microphone, and despite saying it was a shame to be put on gardening leave, signed off with the quick goodbye he had promised. Its long too, and young women in particular absolutely love it.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. James Hazell hits out at BBC after leaving Radio Suffolk Bruce announced in January that he would be leaving the BBC to join Greatest Hits Radio, becoming the latest experienced presenter to leave the broadcaster, following Paul OGrady and Venssas Feltz. Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in a plan to create a single more digitally focused rolling news service. READ MORE Jeremy Clarkson addresses reports he's been axed from ITV Who Wants to be a Millionaire. 1. BBC Radio 1 presenter replaced after four years on air BBC presenters: What's behind the large number leaving? Ms Franklin said a . During the meeting, Mr Hazellwas then alleged to have threatened the two women not to complain about him, prompting Mr Cook to investigate the matter and terminate his contract. The changes come following discontent among veteran Radio 2 presenters about the stations attempt to appeal to youth, which has involved a reduction in music from before the 1990s and an attempt to woo listeners in their 30s and early 40s. New tumour on liver. Mel Evans Wednesday 28 Apr 2021 2:08 pm. March 02, 2023 - 08:45 GMT Nicky Morris Naga Munchetty was absent from the BBC Breakfast sofa on Thursday morning in the show's latest presenter shake-up BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty was . Riley, who presented the sports coverage on the 5 Live breakfast show in addition to his own programmes, was suspended by the corporation at the height of the #MeToo movement in October 2017. Steve Wright was removed from his afternoon show and replaced with Radio 1s Scott Mills, while other presenters have jumped ship. A BBC editor has told a tribunal he had no option other than to sack a radio presenter who allegedly used a swear word to describe two colleagues. The BBCs annual report lists names including Clive Myrie, Reeta Chakrabarti, Victoria Derbyshire, Ben Brown and Joanna Gosling who combined are paid more than 1m for work across the BBC as presenters on the BBC News channel. News. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The star has been replaced by Kenny Allstar, who will be taking over the prestigious. Naga was replaced by Rachel Burden on Thursday. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Family of a 10-month-old baby filmed vaping open up, Hershey's Canada releases HER for SHE bars featuring a trans activist, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles. Allen, thought to be in his late 50s, told listeners on Saturday night: 'The BBC, in its wisdom, have decided that after 20 years and amazingly good listening figures, that this show will sadly come to an end on May 15. The former face of the BBC's GAA coverage has attacked the corporation claiming it promoted "Protestant-supported sports" over Gaelic games. In June last year, 63-year-old Liz Kershaw was replaced on her Saturday afternoon Radio 6 show by 31-year-old Jamz Supernova. She also works for BBC Radio London and her voice can be heard in her work as a voiceover artist. It is also a very special moment for Radio 1 as it means well be broadcasting from Salford seven days a week which is great.. The 72-year-old Scottish presenter - who has regularly presented his mid-morning programme . On Thursday 26 October 2017 some of those who had complained about his behaviour were told Riley had been suspended, only to hear him presenting a show on 5 Live later than evening. Well there's no point in emailing the managers of the station because they made the decision. Liz told viewers: "It didn't because two reasons really, I saw it coming, you can feel it in the air as Vanessa said, she could sense the ageism/sexism, I could feel it coming. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtras Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. He also presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and another on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. I continued to focus on identity politics both on screen and off and in my early 50s, transitioning to the full (silver) fox. Dorries has called the licence fee outdated and discriminatory as all households pay the same amount regardless of income. Other alternatives are a voluntary subscription model like the one Netflix uses, allowing advertising, or through a general broadband levy. Mr Hazell, who is from Ipswich and worked for the BBC from 2006 to 2021, denied both allegations throughout the hearing at Bury St Edmunds County Court. The former tennis player was axed as host of the show last year, alongside the team captains, so that bosses could draft in fresh talent to revamp the long-running sports quiz. Fans of the 48-year-old who usually tune into her Radio 5 Live show each week may have also noticed her absence from the airwaves over the past two weeks. BBC bosses axe Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce's contract a month EARLY He became a travel bulletin reader for AA Roadwatch before joining the BBC as a freelancer. BBC News and BBC World News are to merge to create a single 24-hour TV channel, the corporation said. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The tweet, which he later deleted but which has been. "The decision to investigate and terminate might be unfavourable but this is not something arising from the disability. Love them too.'. Ex-BBC presenter 'sacked for having grey hair' Lungs not responding to antibiotics. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? After only a few months the presenter, who is also a keen tennis player, quit and returned to Dorset where he found a position freelancing for the BBC. 'As I say this was not my decision. WATCH: Naga Munchetty calls for more diversity in newsrooms. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly calling two colleagues . A spokesperson for the BBC said that the UK operation would see 70 job cuts, while 20 more on- and off-screen roles will be created in Washington DC. BBC News presenters: Foreign correspondent Christian Fraser. The alleged comment had been relayed to Employee A and Ms Park by the time they met Mr Hazell in a pub on 1 July 2021. Ken Bruce opens last BBC Radio 2 show and says early exit is 'a shame' A well known local radio presenter was not discriminated against on the basis of his disability when he was sacked byBBC Radio Suffolk, a tribunal has found. BBC radio star Danny Baker has been fired over a "racist" royal baby tweet showing a picture of a monkey that he posted last night. "The others are all in their 40s. Matthew Amroliwala has worked for the BBC since 1989 and has largely been at the forefront of its UK political coverage. Read about our approach to external linking. Miss Barker, who will stay on as the corporation's face of Wimbledon, later told of her sadness at having to leave the show after 24 years andsaid that the BBC had to remove her from the programme as she would never have left voluntarily. BBC confirms new presenter line-up after 14 hosts 'axed' in shake-up The BBC declined to comment on Ms Franklins claims. A BBC Radio 1 presenter has been replaced after four years on air. Ex-BBC Radio Suffolk DJ James Hazell was dismissed for allegedly calling two colleagues the "C-word" and threatening them not to complain about him. We have listeners on this show from all ages from 15 to 101. Editors' Code of Practice. Last year, broadcaster Libby Purves, who has presented on Radio 4 for 40 years, said the growth of websites and social media had made BBC bosses increasingly concerned with image. 'Drunk' BBC Radio Stoke presenter Paula White slurs through her final show. During his time with the station he helped raise 40,000 for them to build new studios in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. From Monday to Thursday he anchors the evening show The Context with Christian Fraser which airs on both BBC World News and the BBC News Channel. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Radio 3 presenter Ian Skelly has been moved from the mid-morning show against his wishes, as the BBC "refreshes" the schedule by replacing him with Georgia Mann. BBC BreakfaststarNaga Munchetty was absent from the red sofa on Thursday morning, with relief presenter Rachel Burden stepping in for the journalist. He has worked on four general elections and since 2015, has presented the international programme Global, discussing major events in India and elsewhere in the world. 'He's had a regular show for two decades.'. Like this story? 'I'm unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under five years, breaking tonnes of original stories (which we were asked to do); attracting a working class, young diverse audience that BBC radio and TV news progs just don't reach (which we were asked to do): and smashing the digital figures (Which we were asked to do). It comes after BBC Radio 2 announced Vernon Kay would be replacing Ken on his coveted weekday slot on the airwaves. BBC Breakfast host shut down as co-star insists 'don't need you'. 8,075 talking about this. A veteran BBC DJ has been 'sacked' after criticising bosses for axeing his Saturday night show 'because his elderly audience are the wrong type of listeners', according to his friends. She used to work as a reporter in her native New Zealand. he was sacked from BBC 5 Live in 1997 when station . Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Baker worked at BBC Radio 5 Live from 1990-93 before rejoining in 2008 until his sacking today. 'The BBC, in its wisdom, have decided that after 20 years and amazingly good listening figures, that this show will sadly come to an end on May 15. More info. Mr Cook said he investigated both allegations and terminated Mr Hazell's contract as a result of these matters alone, rather than any other issues, which was accepted by the judge. 'I've truly valued the friendship that we've shared.'. ", The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Radio DJ Ken Bruce has opened his last BBC Radio 2 show after more than 40 years at the corporation. February 28, 2023 9:33 am. BBC viewers blast 'woke' decision to ban Tom Jones' Delilah. I can't believe they have not left him to do his last three shows. READ MORE: Sarah Lancashire spoke up to change Happy Valley ending. Before this, she worked on BBC News for 16 years, presenting shows like Talking Business, World Business Report and was the main face of business on Afternoon Live. BBC News presenters: Political correspondent Matthew Amroliwala. Why do Radio 3 presenters adopt the tone stupid adults use when And former BBC broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, 60, accused the BBC of ageism in January following 71-year-old Ken Bruces announcement he was leaving Radio 2. Writing in The Independent, the former presenter she was objectified in a way that few men in the workplace or male TV presenters ever experience. "I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners who I feel Ive got to know over the last 18 months. Who are the five new BBC News presenters? If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Ken Bruce says early exit from Radio 2 'seems a shame' I'm an ex-BBC presenter - I was left traumatised after my boss bullied me and sacked me minutes before going live on air,A LONG-SERVING BBC presenter has revealed how she was left traumatised after months of "systematic bullying" by a senior member of staff. The dad-of-three claimed he lasted just three . Naga - who is married to TV director James Haggar - hosts a two-hour slot from 11 am on the station from Mondays to Wednesdays but was replaced by Adrian Chiles, who normally features on the show each week on Thursday and Friday. These included "a text about masturbation", "touching her leg and commenting on the fact she had shaved", and a "comment to her about having an erection in a station car". Mr Palmer also told the court disability was "not in the mind" of Mr Cook at the time of the investigation and the decision to terminate employment. The presenter did not respond to multiple requests for comment from the Guardian, but confirmed his departure from the BBC in a tweet in January. Speaking on her podcast, Naga told listeners about her mother's reaction on discovering she didn't want children. Easily one of the most loved QVC hosts, King was a host with QVC . Something went wrong, please try again later. Kenny said: From the age of 11, I remember taking my mothers cassette tapes to record The Rap Show on Saturdays. The station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. But this was dismissed by Mr Palmer at the hearing on Thursday, who said perceived negativity was "background context". He was nominated by the Television and Radio Industry Club as Reporter of the Year in 1993 for his reporting on the troubles in Northern Ireland and covered the 1997 IRA ceasefire. A large number of presenters have left the BBC in recent months - either by force or by choice. BBC Radio 1 presenter to be replaced after four years on air