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Kaye Adams Speaks Out After BBC Radio Scotland Exit Following Misconduct Findings

Adams says she is prioritising recovery following a five‑month probe that ended her Radio Scotland tenure.

Overview

  • The 63‑year‑old presenter addressed her departure on her How To Be 60 podcast, calling the last five months "brutal" and saying she is focusing on her mental health and family.
  • A BBC disciplinary investigation upheld three misconduct complaints, including throwing a pen at a producer, criticising an intern's capabilities and an allegation of offensive language toward a colleague, while two bullying claims were dismissed.
  • Adams was suspended in October during the inquiry, which concluded last week with the BBC confirming she would not return to the programme.
  • Grant Stott and Connie McLaughlin have been named to take over the BBC Radio Scotland slot, and the corporation said it does not comment on internal processes.
  • Supporters, including colleagues from ITV's Loose Women, have publicly backed Adams, and some sources have described her removal as unfair, with reports noting her £155,000 salary and long tenure since 2010.