Kaye Adams, the long-standing presenter known for ITV’s Loose Women, has been taken off the air from her BBC Radio Scotland show while an internal investigation into workplace bullying allegations takes place.
The 62-year-old host, who earns £155,000 a year, is at the centre of complaints that she shouted and screamed at junior colleagues.
Complaints Raised Under BBC’s Call It Out Scheme
The allegations were reportedly submitted through the BBC’s Call It Out initiative, which aims to tackle poor workplace behaviour in the aftermath of high-profile scandals involving former MasterChef presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
The BBC has declined to comment directly on the specifics of Adams’ case but confirmed she has not permanently left the organisation.
A senior BBC source told The Mail on Sunday that Adams is not expected back on air for at least two weeks while the investigation continues.
Adams’ spokesperson stated that she has not been formally presented with any complaints and highlighted that she has worked for BBC Radio Scotland for over 15 years without prior issues.
Career Highlights and Current Role
Adams has had a long career in broadcasting, including hosting Loose Women, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, and presenting her phone-in show Mornings With Kaye Adams on BBC Radio Scotland since 2010.
The 9am to midday slot sees her on air several days a week, though she has not broadcast since October 6.
Sources revealed that Adams was asked to attend a meeting with the station’s new head of audio, Victoria Easton Riley, on October 8. A BBC insider claimed, “The meeting did not go well and Kaye stormed out.
She hasn’t been back since and she’s not been on air.”
Human Resources has begun interviewing staff regarding the allegations.
BBC Tightens Stance on Workplace Behaviour
Another senior source noted that after the Gregg Wallace scandal, the BBC is taking complaints about talent more seriously than ever.
Wallace was dismissed after 45 allegations of misconduct were upheld, including incidents of unwelcome physical contact, inappropriate sexual behaviour, and offensive comments.
John Torode was also removed for using a highly offensive racist term.
Other high-profile investigations, including one involving Breakfast host Naga Munchetty, remain ongoing, and the broadcaster has been under pressure to address allegations of bullying and harassment more aggressively.
Adams’ Personal Life and Public Profile
Adams also hosts an independent podcast, How To Be 60, and previously admitted to having misrepresented her age by ten years.
Last year, she successfully challenged HMRC in a decade-long dispute over a £124,000 tax bill, confirming her status as a freelance worker during her BBC tenure.
Outside work, Adams is active in charity, supporting Beatson Cancer Charity, Kindred, and Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire.
She lives in Glasgow with her partner, tennis coach Ian Campbell, and the couple have two daughters.
Replacement and Ongoing Investigation
In her absence, Connie McLaughlin has been temporarily covering Adams’ show.
A source confirmed that Adams has not yet informed ITV about the allegations or the ongoing BBC investigation.
The outcome of the inquiry will determine whether she returns to the airwaves.