Stoney-faced Naga wants ‘business as usual' but subtle slips reveal what she REALLY thinks about ‘bullying' allegations
NAGA Munchetty appeared ready for business as usual on TV today - but her expressions were telling just hours after allegations of bullying emerged, a body language expert has said.
The BBC Breakfast host, 50, appeared on air this morning after allegations of bullying relating to her treatment of junior colleagues.
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It comes after she allegedly made an 'off-air sex jibe' towards a coworker that left them feeling uncomfortable.
She also reportedly accused a junior staffer of stealing - with bosses reprimanding the star for her behaviour.
Her return to the studio shows a desire to continue business as usual, despite the scandal surrounding the show.
During this morning's broadcast, she and Charlie Stayt hosted a segment on being 'appropriate at work', discussing whether shorts are appropriate workwear in hot weather.
Body language expert Judi James suggested Naga looked "stoic, professional, and maybe ironic" throughout the segment.
Both her body language and her tone gave an air of authority and confidence.
Judi said: "Her start comment of 'some people' sounds weighted, with tonal emphasis on the word 'some' and she uses a cut-off ritual with her hand while using very direct eye contact on Charlie, who purses his lips and looks back."
While at the start she sits with one elbow on the back of the sofa in a "confident-looking splay" she then leans back in her seat and dons a more "authoritative expression".
She continues to hold this expression as Naga concludes: "It depends on your workplace dress code and the nature of your job."
As the focus shifts to Charlie to continue the 'what is appropriate in the workplace' discussion, Naga looks into the camera with an "asymmetric, wry-looking smile".
BBC star Naga Munchetty hauled in by bosses over allegations she BULLIED a junior staffer and 'made an off-air sex jibe'
Charlie meanwhile sucks his lips inwards in an expression of seriousness according to Judi, before employing some "serious-looking head batons for emphasis".
Earlier this morning, Naga was seen arriving through the back door of the BBC studio, in a move Judi describes as "low on drama with clearly no desire to showboat or perform any active body language rituals of denial for the cameras."
She was wearing a royal blue cat suit that Judi says is a "stylish, confident and professional choice".
Throughout the show she maintained this professionalism, visually addressing the cameras.
Judi said: "Naga's very direct visual address of the cameras hasn't changed or diluted, which suggests a very direct and open relationship with the viewers."
This is mirrored by her body language which also suggests openness.
However, Judi suggested that there were some signs of the pressure Naga is facing amidst the allegations as she sandwiched her left hand between her crossed legs, or fiddled with an earring or the neckline of her jumpsuit.
Her relationship with Charlie had signs of "harmony" and appeared "friendly".
Judi said: "After the 7:30 news ended the camera caught them at a distance and it was Naga budging up closer and throwing him a warm smile as they prepared for the next segment."
After the show finished, the pair were seen enjoying a cigarette break together outside the studio.
Despite the ironic tone of the segment, Naga has not yet addressed the allegations made against her.
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