BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt is reportedly “under review” following complaints lodged by colleagues, as fresh scrutiny is placed on the culture of the flagship morning show.
According to The Sun, Stayt, 63, is being assessed alongside his co-host Naga Munchetty, 50, after concerns were raised about their behaviour behind the scenes.
They allege that an external HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC has been working with the BBC to examine workplace culture on the long-running programme.
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The reported review follows allegations of bullying made against both Munchetty and BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani earlier this year.
Frediani, who has overseen the show from its Salford studios since 2019, was said to have taken extended leave during an external consultation and has since returned to his role.
A source told the outlet: “A number of people have come forward to share their experiences with Charlie, so the BBC has officially moved to place the complaints under review.
“Charlie and Naga will be assessed separately.”
Staff are said to have raised concerns about “rudeness”, “bullying”, and conduct that allegedly undermined team members.
Munchetty, who joined the show in 2014, has also faced her own complaints in recent years and was reportedly spoken to by bosses over two separate incidents in a three-year period.
A BBC spokesman told The Sun: “While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values.”
The Standard has contacted BBC and Charlie Stayt’s rep for comment.
Last month it was reported that Munchetty is weighing up her future at the BBC, despite receiving a £10,000 pay rise and remaining one of the broadcaster’s top-paid stars.
It was alleged that she is said to be considering a move to rival station LBC after a series of internal controversies, including claims she made an inappropriate comment during an ad break and growing tensions behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast.
According to reports, the Radio 5 Live presenter was recently spoken to by senior BBC figures after allegedly making a sex-related remark during her radio show. It’s claimed she used a crude slang term and asked a colleague whether they had ever performed the act in question.
While no formal allegations have been made against Munchetty, sources suggest she has become increasingly unsettled with her teams said to have held talks with LBC about potential future roles.
Previously the BBC told The Standard in a statement amid the allegations: “While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously.”
