The NUJ is also concerned about moving jobs currently based in London to Washington and Singapore and reminds decision-makers that BBC stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation, said Siegert. ITV Coronation Street star announces full-time return to soap - leaving fans delighted. News. She has worked for the BBC since 1999 and has presented major news events like the US Presidential Elections and her award-winning coverage of the Australian fires. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. ', In a statement yesterday, the BBC said that it 'hopes to work with David again in the future and thank him for all he has done in this slot.'. See what she said in the video below. He described being 'stunned' when he was offered the position and said he initially asked the show's bosses: 'Do you want to think about it? So it's in plain sight now.". During his time with the station he helped raise 40,000 for them to build new studios in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Easily one of the most loved QVC hosts, King was a host with QVC . A BBC editor has told a tribunal he had no option other than to sack a radio presenter who allegedly used a swear word to describe two colleagues. New tumour on liver. 'As I say this was not my decision. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. A source said Allen was sacked by the broadcaster's bosses today. The tribunal in Bury St Edmunds has heard that BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell breached his contract by using 'the C-word'. James Hazell claimed the BBC discriminated against him due to his depression, Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said he terminated Mr Hazell's contract as a result of the allegations, rather than any other issues, James Hazell presented the mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Suffolk. Liz told viewers: "It didn't because two reasons really, I saw it coming, you can feel it in the air as Vanessa said, she could sense the ageism/sexism, I could feel it coming. Editors' Code of Practice. Danny Baker, a broadcaster on BBC Radio 5 Live, was sacked on Thursday after posting an image on Twitter of a couple holding hands with a chimpanzee dressed in clothes and the caption: "Royal. "We do not doubt that he followed an investigation after these incidents were reported to him. She's well-known for hosting the breakfast show on BBC Radio Kent. She works at QVC as an on-air host since 2017. . Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. The presenterwrote on Twitter: 'Absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme (which I first learned about in yesterday's Times). 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"I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners who I feel Ive got to know over the last 18 months. Tiffany Calver is stepping down from 1Xtra's Rap Show and will be replayed by Kenny Allstar. Speaking to the Dorset Echo in 2002, he said: ', Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' "Evidence was brought to Mr Cook, he investigated them and came to a conclusion and that conclusion was the claimant was guilty and decided to terminate on the basis of that investigation. Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live, says: "Nicky is the master of radio phone-in broadcasting. Speaking on her podcast, Naga told listeners about her mother's reaction on discovering she didn't want children. During the meeting, Mr Hazellwas then alleged to have threatened the two women not to complain about him, prompting Mr Cook to investigate the matter and terminate his contract. 2023 BBC. Dorries has called the licence fee outdated and discriminatory as all households pay the same amount regardless of income. "We found both actions were genuine and not a sham. 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Mr Hazell said the BBC discriminated against him due to his depression. This article was amended on 15 July 2022 because an earlier version misnamed BBC World News as BBC World. 'I know that many of you will be disappointed and incensed by this decision and will want to know you to complain to. However, Mr Palmer said the BBC's evidence had 'greatly assisted' him, adding: "We are therefore satisfied that it was a decision taken on the basis of these two incidents and that was in his mind at the time. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. Peter Cook, executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, said in his witness statement that there were "increasingly strained relationships" in Mr Hazell's team, "in particular" between him, Katharine Park and a woman referred to as Employee A in the summer of 2021. Something went wrong, please try again later. Speaking in June last year, Liz tweeted: "I got sacked from @BBC6Music because they dont want women over 60". In 2002 he took over the Saturday night slot and has remained there ever since. Bruces slot will be taken over by Vernon Kay in May, and Gary Davies will take on presenting duties in the interim. QVC presenters in the line of jewellery (2009 to present) The 43-year-old comes from Scottish highlands and grew up under the care of her stepfather John Usher Davis and mother Lynda Usher Davis. Kate Garraway fights tears as she confronts Matt Hancock, Emmerdale double exit as Sarah Sugden dies after exposing lie. You can unsubscribe at any time. The BBC said the changes would create a modern, digital-led and streamlined organisation that drives the most value from the licence fee and delivers more for audiences. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 8,075 talking about this. He remained with the channel until November 1998 and was a relatively popular presence on the station. A radio presenter's claims he was sacked due to depression have been thrown out by an employment tribunal. BBC Breakfast host shut down as co-star insists 'don't need you'. The BBC had until now declined to comment on the case and failed to issue any update on the investigation to members of staff at the national radio station, prompting fears among some staff of a cover-up. Baker worked at BBC Radio 5 Live from 1990-93 before rejoining in 2008 until his sacking today. BBC Radio 3 has relegated one of its best presenters to the afternoon graveyard slot with this statement: Ian Skelly joins Afternoon Concert from 12th April. Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in a plan to create a single more digitally focused rolling news service. The latest news, sport, weather and traffic information on-air and online at bbc.co.uk/derby BBC Radio Derby | Derby ", The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Yalda travelled to Ukraine days after the Russian invasion and provided around the clock coverage during the first few weeks of the war. His earnings for the show - which attracted half a million listeners each Saturday - were not. The BBC declined to comment on Ms Franklins claims. "There is nothing before us to suggest his decision was tainted by the claimant's disability. James Hazell has been working at the. We accept that these conclusions were genuinely reached by Mr Cook and genuinely held. I always wanted to one day be the host of this powerful slot on these powerful networks. He joins a presenting line up. BBC Radio 5 Live has been accused of being driven by a 'pathetic diversity agenda' following the exit of Mark Pougatch. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Riley was eventually suspended the following day, prompting a formal investigation. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Plans for a new channel covering both UK and world news simply wont work, said Siegert. Caryn Franklin, now aged 64, was a presenter of the BBC's prime time The .