It comes as Naga’s future at BBC Breakfast remains in doubt after a formal investigation was launched over accusations of bullyingInsiders also told The Daily Mail that the comments were seen as ‘bizarre’ by crew members. You can read the full story here.A BBC source told the Daily Mail: ‘Naga and Carol have been very close personal friends for many years, as well as being very good colleagues as part of the BBC Breakfast Team.

‘Everyone involved in Carol Kirkwood’s last programme for Breakfast on 1 April was there to pay tribute to Carol’s long service for the BBC, and they all did so fittingly.’Naga’s future at BBC Breakfast remains in doubt after a formal investigation was launched into her behaviour in November.

The broadcaster is said to be allowed to stay on at the channel, but that she will only work with certain producers while the probe takes place.A source told The Sun at the time: ‘Naga has not been taken off air but now has certain members of production monitoring her and her interactions.

‘She’s only allowed to speak to specific people too. It’s far from ideal as a way of working and everyone hopes it comes to a head someway or another soon.’Naga faces an uncertain future on the broadcaster, with reports Deborah Turness’s resignation could leave her ‘vulnerable’.The former CEO of BBC News quit in November last year over the botched editing of one of Donald Trump’s speeches by Panorama.

An insider told the publication at the time: ‘The Naga situation has been an albatross around Breakfast’s neck since June when the endemic bullying at Media City was first exposed by The Sun.‘Whilst others have been cleared, the review on Naga has done the opposite – with further complaints against her.

‘They had no choice but to take things from the slightly softer ‘under review’ to formal investigation. Of course, her detractors are gossiping that the timing with Deborah’s departure isn’t exactly a coincidence.’The BBC has repeatedly declined to comment on the allegations, saying: ‘We do not comment on individual HR matters.’Naga’s own conduct was thrown into doubt when BBC Breakfast’s editor Richard Frediani reportedly took an extended period of leave, after an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations was opened into the show.

Naga was reportedly spoken to by executives after a junior staffer accused the journalist of bullying them.She was also reportedly hauled into a meeting after she was accused of making a sex jibe during an ad break while hosting her radio show.The presenter is believed to have used a crude slang term for a sex act and reportedly asked a colleague if they had ever done it.

Naga is no longer represented by agents M&C Saatchi, who also dropped former BBC One Show host Jermaine Jenas after his sexting scandal.Her new agents have reportedly ‘held talks with rival station LBC’ to explore other opportunities.The journalist is paid almost double that of her co-host Charlie, who remained in the £190,000 bracket, as tensions between the pair are said to be ‘rife’.

Last year, the Daily Mail told how Naga has been holding discussions with Sky News and radio station LBC in an apparent bid to leave the corporation, industry sources have revealed.In a surprise move, the presenter held talks with both broadcasters in what appears to be an attempt to escape the toxic atmosphere on the programme she co-hosts three days a week with Charlie.

Sources said the talks broke down, with some bosses at the networks unsure about Naga’s ‘tough ways’ and deciding against continuing negotiations.One said: ‘There were quite a few discussions with both Sky and LBC but then it was decided by both that they wouldn’t go any further.

‘She is quite sharp and it is perhaps not what they were looking for, so it all kind of fell apart.‘Rightly or wrongly, Naga has a reputation for being quite tough and difficult at times – they didn’t like that.’It has been a rocky time for the BBC after director general Tim Davie and Deborah, chief executive of BBC News, sensationally stepped down amid an impartiality row after an internal report accused it of institutional bias and censorship.

MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace was sacked following a series of misconduct allegations relating to his time on the series.Then, in September, Irish chef Anna Haugh was announced to take over from John Torode, who lost his job after two decades over allegations he used ‘racist language in 2018’, something he claims he has ‘no recollection’ of.

Naga Munchetty’s controversiesBullying and misconduct inquiries: In 2025, Naga was accused of bullying and hauled into a meeting over a sex jibe. She was subjected to a formal BBC investigation following multiple complaints spanning a three-year period.

The ‘go back’ racism row: Naga breached impartiality guidelines after condemning US President Donald Trump’s remarks telling female politicians of colour to ‘go back’ to their countries. In 2019, she stated that being on the receiving end of those phrases was deeply rooted in racism.

On-air tension reports: In 2025, reports of a tense behind-the-scenes atmosphere at BBC Breakfast, notably involving show’s editor, Richard Frediani.‘Diva-like’ behaviour claims: She was subject to tabloid scrutiny concerning alleged ‘short, sharp communication’ with interns over breakfast preparations last year.

Union Jack X ‘likes’: In 2021, Naga liked tweets that disparaged the then-Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick over his use of a Union Flag. She later issued a public apology.Interview clashes: Naga has faced criticism from viewers over sometimes ‘spiky’ or awkward on-air encounters with high-profile figures, including Sir David Attenborough and Geri Halliwell.

Body-shaming backlash: Naga openly called out unequal treatment in broadcasting. She pointed out that she faces disproportionate backlash from viewers concerning her wardrobe compared to her male co-host Charlie Stayt.