THE BBC’s probe into Naga Munchetty’s “bullying behaviour” has been quietly closed.
The Corporation had been reviewing her conduct after allegations of bullying, crude sexual remarks and even claims she reprimanded an intern for incorrectly spreading Marmite on her toast.
But, as the presenter today announces she is leaving BBC Breakfast, The Sun can reveal that probe is no longer active.
Naga, who joined the flagship news show in 2009, is moving to co-host Radio 5Live’s breakfast show from January.
It comes after a torrid year for Naga on BBC Breakfast.
The Sun told how Naga was hauled in by bosses for the alleged bullying of a woman, who was the most junior staffer, in late 2024.
As part of the bullying behaviour, the star is said to have falsely accused the woman of stealing, which led to a closed-door showdown.
Claims also include laying into an intern for incorrectly spreading Marmite on her toast.
She was also reprimanded for another incident, which is said to have taken place in the BBC Five Live studio.
Naga is said to have used a crude slang term for a sex act during an off-air break – before asking a colleague if they had done it.
The comment became widely known at 5 Live, with one source describing the 2022 incident as: “Crass, inappropriate and wildly unprofessional. The person felt embarrassed.”
Despite being told off by bosses, no formal action is thought to have been taken.
Naga’s salary for this last financial year for her work on BBC Breakfast was a whopping £360,000 – £364,999, which was confirmed when BBC salaries were revealed earlier this month.
Naga will take the helm from the current 5 Live Breakfast hosts, Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards, who are stepping down in December.
She will continue presenter BBC Breakfast until beginning the new gig in January.
Naga said of the venture: “I’m thrilled to be joining 5 Live Breakfast in January. Live news, great conversations and connecting with audiences are what I love most about broadcasting, and 5 Live does all of that brilliantly.
“It has been a privilege to be part of the BBC Breakfast TV team for the past 17 years, working alongside an incredibly talented and hard-working group of journalists who are not only outstanding colleagues but also great friends.
“Presenting a flagship programme on 5 Live is an opportunity that was simply too good to pass up. It will take a huge amount of work and require 100% of my focus and energy, and I’m really looking forward to throwing myself into the role.”
