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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Naga Munchetty seen arriving at BBC studios after allegations she BULLIED a junior staffer & ‘made an off-air sex jibe'
The star was seen opting for the backdoor as she arrived at the studios this morning BEEB SHOCK Naga Munchetty seen arriving at BBC studios after allegations she BULLIED a junior staffer & 'made an off-air sex jibe' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRESENTER Naga Munchetty has been seen arriving at the BBC studios this morning following allegations she bullied a junior staffer. The star, 50, was reprimanded by bosses over two incidents in a three-year period - including for allegations she made an off-air sex jibe. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 BBC presenter Naga Munchetty was spotted arriving at the BBC Breakfast studios this morning Credit: mancpicss66 5 It has been revealed the star was reprimanded twice by her bosses over two incidents in three years - including allegations of bullying a junior staffer and making an off-air sex jibe Credit: mancpicss66 5 Naga on BBC Breakfast this morning alongside colleague Charlie Stayt Credit: BBC Today, Naga was seen opting for the backdoor as she arrived at the BBC Breakfast studio in Salford, Manchester, this morning for her regular slot. The star, who has been a staple on the broadcaster's flagship breakfast show since 2010, has found her self at the centre of a toxicity row. On top of the alleged tensions between presenters, the show's editor Richard Frediani has now taken leave amid separate bullying claims. Just this week, Naga was revealed to have been spoken to by bosses over two separate incidents in three years. The star is said to have used a crude slang term for a sex act during an off-air break on a BBC Radio 5 Live show — before asking a colleague if they had done it. The alleged remark stunned the studio and led to Naga being hauled before bosses. She was reprimanded by a senior producer but no formal action was taken. The comment became widely known at 5 Live, with one source describing the 2022 incident as: 'Crass, inappropriate and wildly unprofessional. The person felt embarrassed.' The Sun also revealed today that on BBC Breakfast last year, Naga was rapped for the alleged bullying of a woman, who was the most junior staffer on the show. As part of the bullying behaviour, the star is said to have falsely accused her of stealing, which led to a closed-door showdown. The source said: 'It was humiliating. There was no evidence, no apology. The woman left not long after, completely demoralised.' Another insider added: 'That wasn't an isolated incident. It really is the tip of the iceberg.' Naga is the first female presenter to be caught up in the series of scandals which have gripped the Beeb. Strictly's Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima had to leave over bullying claims, and Wynne Evans quit the live tour over the word 'spitroast', which can be a sexual reference. But the BBC is now facing questions of double standards. A Breakfast insider said: 'If a male presenter made a sexual comment like that or falsely accused someone of theft, he'd be out the door. But with Naga, it gets brushed off.' 5 There have also been rumours of tensions between Naga and Charlie on the show which threaten to combust over opposing views behind the scenes Credit: BBC 5 Naga allegedly used a crude slang term for a sex act during an off-air break while working for Radio 5 Live Credit: BBC A BBC spokesperson said: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously.' Breakfast is already in turmoil amid claims of a 'deeply divided workplace' and off-air tensions between Naga and co-host Charlie Stayt. The flagship show's editor Richard Frediani is at the centre of a formal bullying investigation, as we revealed on Monday. Yesterday, it was confirmed the BBC was conducting an internal review into his behaviour and general allegations of toxicity on the show. An internal email was sent to the BBC Breakfast team thanking them for their 'professionalism' as they continue their work amid the row. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
South Wales Guardian
11-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Thomas Tuchel retains confidence in England despite ‘tough learning' experience
Having kicked off his reign, and the road to North America, with a pair of Wembley wins in March, the honeymoon period came to a crashing end as the German coach's side were booed for the second time in four days. Tuchel's men were jeered off after just edging past 173rd-ranked Andorra 1-0 in Saturday's stultifying World Cup qualifier, which was compounded by an alarming friendly display against Senegal on Tuesday. The City Ground witnessed history as England lost to African opposition for the first time, with the visitors, ranked 19th in the world, bouncing back from Harry Kane's early opener to deservedly win 3-1. 'The result is absolutely not the result that we wanted, and we hate to lose, of course, but not everything was bad,' Tuchel said. 'We had a lot of changes, playing against number 19 in the world with a lot of quality. 'You can see in the joy, the celebration of Senegal in the dressing room, on the pitch, what it means to them. This is what it is at the moment, so everyone plays against us like it is a knockout game, like it's a cup final. 'We had a lot of changes, we had many players who don't have so many caps playing together, because I wanted to see them in exactly these situations. 'It is the second camp, there's a lot of learning going on for all of us. It's in the moment a tough learning (experience) but, yeah, we need the same calm. 'It's not what we expect from ourselves result-wise and in the moment we need to accept the criticism and get better.' Tuchel feels England's internal expectations are 'holding us back at the moment a little bit', pointing to the fact the side played with more freedom after going behind against Senegal in Nottingham. That is one of a variety of issues the head coach has to look at with just four camps to go until he makes his World Cup selection – assuming there is no qualification collapse from a group that retains his confidence. Put to Tuchel he has a plenty to mull over before Group K resumes in September with a home game against Andorra and tough trip to Serbia, he told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'Yes, of course, and I will. Defeat for the #ThreeLions against Senegal in Nottingham. — England (@England) June 10, 2025 'But the World Cup is not next week, and World Cup qualifiers we won all three matches, and we have two more in September. 'Players will have a break now and will be in shape, and then we meet again in the World Cup season. And of course I'm still confident. 'We need these kind of matches and to learn, get better, even me as a coach. 'It's a hard learning today. I would have liked it the other way. It would have been possible, we had enough chances to win this match and from there we go. We take our conclusions and it will get by nature more competitive in September.'
North Wales Chronicle
11-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Thomas Tuchel retains confidence in England despite ‘tough learning' experience
Having kicked off his reign, and the road to North America, with a pair of Wembley wins in March, the honeymoon period came to a crashing end as the German coach's side were booed for the second time in four days. Tuchel's men were jeered off after just edging past 173rd-ranked Andorra 1-0 in Saturday's stultifying World Cup qualifier, which was compounded by an alarming friendly display against Senegal on Tuesday. The City Ground witnessed history as England lost to African opposition for the first time, with the visitors, ranked 19th in the world, bouncing back from Harry Kane's early opener to deservedly win 3-1. 'The result is absolutely not the result that we wanted, and we hate to lose, of course, but not everything was bad,' Tuchel said. 'We had a lot of changes, playing against number 19 in the world with a lot of quality. 'You can see in the joy, the celebration of Senegal in the dressing room, on the pitch, what it means to them. This is what it is at the moment, so everyone plays against us like it is a knockout game, like it's a cup final. 'We had a lot of changes, we had many players who don't have so many caps playing together, because I wanted to see them in exactly these situations. 'It is the second camp, there's a lot of learning going on for all of us. It's in the moment a tough learning (experience) but, yeah, we need the same calm. 'It's not what we expect from ourselves result-wise and in the moment we need to accept the criticism and get better.' Tuchel feels England's internal expectations are 'holding us back at the moment a little bit', pointing to the fact the side played with more freedom after going behind against Senegal in Nottingham. That is one of a variety of issues the head coach has to look at with just four camps to go until he makes his World Cup selection – assuming there is no qualification collapse from a group that retains his confidence. Put to Tuchel he has a plenty to mull over before Group K resumes in September with a home game against Andorra and tough trip to Serbia, he told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'Yes, of course, and I will. Defeat for the #ThreeLions against Senegal in Nottingham. — England (@England) June 10, 2025 'But the World Cup is not next week, and World Cup qualifiers we won all three matches, and we have two more in September. 'Players will have a break now and will be in shape, and then we meet again in the World Cup season. And of course I'm still confident. 'We need these kind of matches and to learn, get better, even me as a coach. 'It's a hard learning today. I would have liked it the other way. It would have been possible, we had enough chances to win this match and from there we go. We take our conclusions and it will get by nature more competitive in September.'
Leader Live
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Thomas Tuchel retains confidence in England despite ‘tough learning' experience
Having kicked off his reign, and the road to North America, with a pair of Wembley wins in March, the honeymoon period came to a crashing end as the German coach's side were booed for the second time in four days. Tuchel's men were jeered off after just edging past 173rd-ranked Andorra 1-0 in Saturday's stultifying World Cup qualifier, which was compounded by an alarming friendly display against Senegal on Tuesday. The City Ground witnessed history as England lost to African opposition for the first time, with the visitors, ranked 19th in the world, bouncing back from Harry Kane's early opener to deservedly win 3-1. 'The result is absolutely not the result that we wanted, and we hate to lose, of course, but not everything was bad,' Tuchel said. 'We had a lot of changes, playing against number 19 in the world with a lot of quality. 'You can see in the joy, the celebration of Senegal in the dressing room, on the pitch, what it means to them. This is what it is at the moment, so everyone plays against us like it is a knockout game, like it's a cup final. 'We had a lot of changes, we had many players who don't have so many caps playing together, because I wanted to see them in exactly these situations. 'It is the second camp, there's a lot of learning going on for all of us. It's in the moment a tough learning (experience) but, yeah, we need the same calm. 'It's not what we expect from ourselves result-wise and in the moment we need to accept the criticism and get better.' Tuchel feels England's internal expectations are 'holding us back at the moment a little bit', pointing to the fact the side played with more freedom after going behind against Senegal in Nottingham. That is one of a variety of issues the head coach has to look at with just four camps to go until he makes his World Cup selection – assuming there is no qualification collapse from a group that retains his confidence. Put to Tuchel he has a plenty to mull over before Group K resumes in September with a home game against Andorra and tough trip to Serbia, he told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'Yes, of course, and I will. Defeat for the #ThreeLions against Senegal in Nottingham. — England (@England) June 10, 2025 'But the World Cup is not next week, and World Cup qualifiers we won all three matches, and we have two more in September. 'Players will have a break now and will be in shape, and then we meet again in the World Cup season. And of course I'm still confident. 'We need these kind of matches and to learn, get better, even me as a coach. 'It's a hard learning today. I would have liked it the other way. It would have been possible, we had enough chances to win this match and from there we go. We take our conclusions and it will get by nature more competitive in September.'
Rhyl Journal
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Thomas Tuchel retains confidence in England despite ‘tough learning' experience
Having kicked off his reign, and the road to North America, with a pair of Wembley wins in March, the honeymoon period came to a crashing end as the German coach's side were booed for the second time in four days. Tuchel's men were jeered off after just edging past 173rd-ranked Andorra 1-0 in Saturday's stultifying World Cup qualifier, which was compounded by an alarming friendly display against Senegal on Tuesday. The City Ground witnessed history as England lost to African opposition for the first time, with the visitors, ranked 19th in the world, bouncing back from Harry Kane's early opener to deservedly win 3-1. 'The result is absolutely not the result that we wanted, and we hate to lose, of course, but not everything was bad,' Tuchel said. 'We had a lot of changes, playing against number 19 in the world with a lot of quality. 'You can see in the joy, the celebration of Senegal in the dressing room, on the pitch, what it means to them. This is what it is at the moment, so everyone plays against us like it is a knockout game, like it's a cup final. 'We had a lot of changes, we had many players who don't have so many caps playing together, because I wanted to see them in exactly these situations. 'It is the second camp, there's a lot of learning going on for all of us. It's in the moment a tough learning (experience) but, yeah, we need the same calm. 'It's not what we expect from ourselves result-wise and in the moment we need to accept the criticism and get better.' Tuchel feels England's internal expectations are 'holding us back at the moment a little bit', pointing to the fact the side played with more freedom after going behind against Senegal in Nottingham. That is one of a variety of issues the head coach has to look at with just four camps to go until he makes his World Cup selection – assuming there is no qualification collapse from a group that retains his confidence. Put to Tuchel he has a plenty to mull over before Group K resumes in September with a home game against Andorra and tough trip to Serbia, he told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'Yes, of course, and I will. Defeat for the #ThreeLions against Senegal in Nottingham. — England (@England) June 10, 2025 'But the World Cup is not next week, and World Cup qualifiers we won all three matches, and we have two more in September. 'Players will have a break now and will be in shape, and then we meet again in the World Cup season. And of course I'm still confident. 'We need these kind of matches and to learn, get better, even me as a coach. 'It's a hard learning today. I would have liked it the other way. It would have been possible, we had enough chances to win this match and from there we go. We take our conclusions and it will get by nature more competitive in September.'
