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Kaye Adams Will Not Return as BBC Scotland Morning Host

Reports say a BBC investigation upheld several misconduct complaints, a finding she rejects.

Overview

  • BBC Scotland confirmed she will not resume Mornings With, keeping Connie McLaughlin and Stephen Jardine on the current schedule.
  • Multiple outlets, including The Times, report that several complaints were upheld in an internal probe, while other allegations were not substantiated.
  • Reported incidents include swearing at a colleague years earlier, throwing a pen at a producer, and criticising an intern's professional ability.
  • Adams denies any wrongdoing, says her assertiveness was misread as bullying, and continues to appear on ITV's Loose Women with public support from some colleagues.
  • Staff were briefed last week not to expect her return, and insiders say concerns raised by new BBC Scotland radio leadership helped prompt the inquiry.