It’s been a whirlwind week for broadcaster Kaye Adams. As she steps away from her BBC Radio Scotland show following workplace allegations, the 62-year-old TV veteran can at least take comfort in one thing — her seat at the Loose Women table seems secure, for now.
The long-time panellist, known for her sharp wit and steady presence on ITV’s daytime hit, is currently on leave from her £155,000-a-year radio role while the BBC investigates claims that she bullied colleagues behind the scenes.
BBC Pulls Adams Off Air During Internal Investigation
Adams, who has hosted Mornings With Kaye Adams for more than 15 years, hasn’t been on air since October 6.
Sources told The Mail on Sunday she was asked to attend a meeting with BBC Radio Scotland’s new head of audio, Victoria Easton Riley, on October 8 — but the discussion reportedly didn’t end well.
“She stormed out,” one insider said. “She hasn’t been back since, and HR has already begun interviewing staff.”
The BBC confirmed Adams hasn’t left permanently but refused to comment further, saying they have “robust internal processes” for handling complaints.
The inquiry was reportedly launched under the broadcaster’s Call It Out scheme, which was introduced after previous misconduct scandals involving former MasterChef hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
Complaints and Workplace Culture Under the Microscope
According to BBC insiders, Adams allegedly “shouted and screamed” at junior staff.
The Call It Out initiative encourages employees to speak up about inappropriate behaviour in the workplace — and it’s now playing a major role in how this case unfolds.
After The Mail on Sunday reached out, Adams’ spokesperson insisted that “no complaints have been presented to her by the BBC,” adding that she’s “never had any issue raised” during her long career there.
Still, one senior BBC source described the suspension as serious: “After the Gregg Wallace fiasco, the BBC is getting tougher on complaints about on-air talent. People are being held accountable.”
ITV’s Loose Women Faces Its Own Uncertain Future
The controversy couldn’t come at a worse time for Adams’ other workplace, ITV’s Loose Women.
The show, which has featured Adams since its 1999 debut, is already navigating major cuts that will reduce its run to just 30 weeks a year starting January.
The shake-up means dozens of job losses and shorter episodes for fellow daytime staples like Lorraine, which will be trimmed to just 30 minutes. ITV also plans to axe more than 220 daytime roles overall.
To make matters worse, Loose Women will soon lose its live studio audience — a cost-cutting move that insiders say could drain the show’s trademark energy.
“It’s going to be a disaster,” one source admitted. “The presenters rely on that atmosphere.”
Behind the Scenes: From Tax Battles to Charity Work
While Adams awaits the outcome of the BBC’s inquiry, her personal and professional history shows just how experienced — and battle-tested — she is.
She famously won a decade-long legal fight against HMRC last year, saving herself from a £124,000 tax bill after a court ruled she was indeed a freelance worker when hosting Mornings With Kaye Adams between 2013 and 2017.
Beyond broadcasting, she’s a dedicated charity supporter, working with organisations such as the Beatson Cancer Charity, Kindred, and Home-Start Glasgow North.
Adams lives in Glasgow with her partner, tennis coach Ian Campbell, and their two daughters.
What Happens Next for Kaye Adams
As the BBC’s internal probe continues, Adams has been temporarily replaced by broadcaster Connie McLaughlin.
So far, sources say she hasn’t formally notified ITV about the allegations or the investigation — though, given the media spotlight, it’s likely only a matter of time.
It’s a tense period for the veteran presenter, whose decades-long career has weathered both professional highs and public scrutiny.
Whether this latest chapter ends in vindication or consequence, one thing is clear — all eyes are on how the BBC handles one of its best-known voices in the weeks ahead.