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Vanessa Feltz Defends Naga Munchetty as Presenter Stays Under Review Over Bullying Claims

Following tabloid narratives of unverified breakfast incidents, the BBC has paused formal action pending a PwC review

Overview

  • Naga Munchetty remains under preliminary review by the BBC as bosses weigh whether to open a full investigation into alleged bullying on BBC Breakfast.
  • Tabloid accounts published this week recount Munchetty scolding an intern over Marmite toast and rejecting porridge for being too hot, but neither anecdote has been independently verified.
  • In a Daily Express column, Vanessa Feltz argued that the fast-paced demands of live early-morning TV can make brief, sharp comments seem harsh to less experienced staff.
  • The BBC has commissioned PwC to conduct a broader culture review of its flagship morning show and is not commenting on individual complaints.
  • Neither Munchetty nor her representatives have responded publicly to the published claims and the corporation has declined to address specific allegations.