It’s not all calm and coffee behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast.
While viewers are used to seeing Naga Munchetty confidently leading the morning headlines, things may be far less composed off-camera.
The seasoned presenter, known for her no-nonsense delivery, is now at the centre of controversy after multiple colleagues reportedly came forward with bullying allegations.
Complaints Pile Up as BBC Launches a Review
According to The Sun, BBC bosses have officially placed Munchetty “under review.”
This doesn’t yet mean a formal investigation is underway—but it could be heading there.
Sources say the network has received enough complaints, from both her BBC Breakfast and Radio 5 Live teams, to warrant a deeper look into her workplace behaviour.
The broadcaster is now weighing whether to escalate these concerns.
“The review is to determine if a full-blown investigation is needed,” one insider told The Sun.
That decision could come in the next few weeks.
The BBC’s Official Response
When approached, the BBC refused to speak directly about Munchetty’s situation, but stressed that they take all workplace conduct concerns very seriously. A spokesperson stated:
“We do not tolerate behaviour that goes against our values and encourage staff to report any issues.
We have robust internal procedures in place.”
A String of Incidents Raises Eyebrows
This isn’t the first time the 50-year-old presenter has raised eyebrows internally.
She was reportedly pulled into a meeting after making an inappropriate joke during an ad break on her radio show—allegedly using crude language and directing a sexual question to a colleague.
There are also reports she previously clashed with a junior team member, who accused her of bullying.
That episode led to a private talk with BBC executives.
Is Naga Planning Her Exit?
Amid the rising tension, whispers suggest Munchetty might be eyeing the door.
Sources claim she’s had discussions with rival station LBC about possible opportunities.
Those talks, apparently reignited recently, could provide her an escape route from the intensifying pressure.
“She’s proud of her work at the BBC, but everyone has a limit,” a source said.
“LBC’s more serious tone might suit her better—less fluff, more grit.”
Fallout From an Internal Shake-Up
The situation worsened after an internal review into the overall working culture at BBC Breakfast—one that reportedly led the programme’s editor, Richard Frediani, to take extended leave.
His departure only intensified the tension, setting the stage for what insiders described as a divisive “him or her” atmosphere, with Munchetty squarely in the spotlight.
A Pay Rise That Didn’t Go Unnoticed
Despite the internal unrest, Munchetty recently received a £10,000 salary boost, bringing her annual earnings to £355,000.
That’s nearly double what her co-host Charlie Stayt earns.
Reports suggest the pay gap hasn’t gone unnoticed and may be fueling friction between the two presenters.
Breakfast Blunders Add Fuel to the Fire
While all this unfolds behind the scenes, Munchetty’s on-air moments are also under scrutiny.
During a recent episode, she and Stayt hosted crime author Lynda La Plante—but the interview was labelled a “car crash” by fans on social media.
Munchetty awkwardly cut off the novelist mid-sentence, warning her to avoid graphic forensic details—“Careful! It’s breakfast”—then stumbled as she forgot the name of La Plante’s iconic crime series Prime Suspect.
Charlie had to jump in and save the moment.
Later, Munchetty hastily tried to stop the author from spoiling her book’s twist and veered into an uncomfortable line of questioning about squeamishness and limits in crime writing.
Viewer Backlash Over Chaotic Segment
Fans weren’t impressed with the exchange.
Comments on social media poured in, with one viewer posting, “Never, ever let Charlie ad-lib. F**ing disaster every single time.”*
Another compared the broadcast to a comedy show, writing, “Who needs the Edinburgh Festival when you get a clown show every day in Salford on BBC Breakfast?”
A Show Under Pressure
With workplace complaints, presenter gaffes, and rising public scrutiny, BBC Breakfast seems to be in a delicate place.
And for Munchetty, the combination of internal reviews, potential rival offers, and tense co-host dynamics may just push her to reconsider her future at the broadcaster.