The programmes daily 3pm bulletins will also be scrapped, along with the Saturday lunchtime slot. Two of BBC North West Tonights three weather presenters could disappear from screens as part of sweeping cuts to the corporation. Director general Mark Thompson said: "Its a plan for a smaller BBC, but a BBC which uses its resources more effectively.". For more than 60 years, the Met Office has worked in partnership with the BBC to provide qualified meteorologists as presenters, a service which is paid for by the broadcaster. He added: "My real concern was a disbelief frankly that she went to a senior member of the Royal household and told them she was suicidal and was told she could not have any help because it would be a bad look for the family.". Currently there are 23 broadcast meteorologists based at the BBC Weather Centre, but around five presenters will be moved behind the scenes as part of the new contract between the corporation and the state-owned forecaster. ', The BBC told MailOnline:'Impartiality is the cornerstone of the BBC so we have strict guidelines all staff are expected to follow. A BBC insider said: 'They were reinterviewed for their broadcast jobs but they didn't make the cut and where dropped because they failed at the team leadership interview. Naga began: "Spring is, I think, going to be sprung eventually. 'None of the decisions were made on popularity with viewers or broadcasting ability. Local sports coverage will also be shaken up, but the BBC said it was too early to give details. For stars who made their name in. Broadcaster Guto Harri has quit GB News after he was suspended for taking the knee during a discussion about racism towards England's black footballers. Senior weathermen, including Rob McElwee, Tomasz Schafernaker and Philip Avery,. NAGA MUNCHETTY was shut down by weather presenter Carol Kirkwood on Thursday's edition of BBC Breakfast as the host made reference to the forecaster in relation to a pig. UK viewers will no longer be provided with a domestic rolling news service, losing programmes such as Dateline London after 25 years, and the new channel will feature a mix of international content as well as new flagship programmes built around high-profile journalists. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. It read: 'Dear all, I want to let you know that Jemma Cooper has had to be called away from the office unexpectedly until further notice.'. Or the transphobia? We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. He said: 'Met Office are pleased to have secured the BBC contract to deliver weather services across TV, radio, on line and mobile channels. It was proposed before and dropped. Nadine Dorries, the culture secretary, is set to launch a consultation on the future of the licence fee as the corporations funding mechanism beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. They are expected to be largely back office staff, but digital channel BBC Three will also relocate. The Polish-born meteorologist, who has presented the weather on the BBC News Channel and News at One, was forced to apologise in 2007 after referring to the Outer Hebrides and Western Isles as 'nowheresville'. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. At the time, fellow DJs such as Vanessa Feltz accused the BBC of "ageism", although the BBC . The email from Mr Cook, who is executive editor of BBC Radio Suffolk, also noted that Mr Hazell had apologised to Employee A and "she has accepted your apology". 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Corporation bosses were also left shocked earlier this year after he posed on the cover of gay men's magazine Attitude in just a pair of skimpy shorts. But at least two of them were later offered jobs as 'team leaders' in a production role. BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was back this morning bringing viewers the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic. Another day, another ageism accusation being levelled at the BBC. BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood was absent from the latest instalment of the BBC One morning show in an apparent shake-up. We all wish him well. he said. And while GB News has attracted and retained some top talent, such as Eamonn Holmes, former BBC presenters Andrew Neil and Simon McCoy did not stay for long. 'Our new contract with the BBC requires us to deliver continued high standards of accuracy and consistency within revised affordability levels. 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Last night a spokesman for the Met Office confirmed there will be a reduction in the number of on-screen presenters as part of a drive to deliver 'greater benefits' to the licence-fee payer . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. People forget that youre paid for your opinion and that youre just speaking your truth. DON'T MISSBBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood 'never wanted to be weather girl'[COMMENT]Carol Kirkwood reacts after BBC co-star talks going 'topless'[COMMENT]Carol Kirkwood: 'Thousands' wanted to 'replace' star on BBC Breakfast[COMMENT]. 2023 BBC. Read about our approach to external linking. No, you havent. DeSantis won't say he's running. Read about our approach to external linking. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. His colleague Avery, who has been presenting for over a decade, was also an unexpected choice. Find out about your favourite BBC Weather network presenters by clicking on the links below. Nina replied: A bit quicker next time, thank you, as Charlie repeated what his co-host had been saying. 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She went further: ITV takes mental health very seriously. He raised his middle finger after news presenter Simon McCoy jokingly said his forecast . Sorry to hear the news about your departure from GMB @piersmorgan If youd like to come on the UKs number 1 breakfast show to talk about it we could make some space for you in the morning . Louise Lear . 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. She has been off air for three months, but is said to have been helping with news stories. Theseasoned weather presenterhad been excitedly gushing over the warm weather when she jumbled her words. However, as with his departure from the Mirror, he was not down for long. News of the release date comes shortly after Carol gushed about finding love 13 years after her divorce from ex-husband Jimmy. View our online Press Pack. Paul Revoir for MailOnline beyond the end of the BBCs current royal charter in 2027. From there his career in media progressed rapidly. It comes after Jemma, 49, appeared to slam the broadcaster in a Covid . . Mr Cook responded: "Because, in my view, you had broken our Code of Conduct to such an extent that it wouldn't have been appropriate for you to continue working for the BBC.". Carol, good morning to you.. Simon King explains. During Carols first weather report of the show, she struggled to remember Nagas name. Carol continued with the forecast but stopped to surmise: "Ill probably be sacked for that one.". The changes are being implemented at a time of increasing austerity. Peter Cook said BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James Hazell had breached his contract by using "the C-word", and also allegedly threatening the same two colleagues not to complain about him. He therefore claims he was discriminated against on the grounds of disability, because depression is classed as a disability. Though, Nina decided to start her segment in a jovial way as she said to Charlie and Naga: I mean, Im not a massive fan of browsing the shops. The new channel will remain ad-free in the UK. Last week, after Naga returned to the screen after two weeks away, Carol joked that she thought Naga had left the show for good. BBC presenter Jemma Cooper has left the BBC after anti-lockdown controversy Last year, she was said to have attended at least two rallies led by Piers Corbyn She was also convicted of. "Tomasz was not aware that he was on air, and whilst the gesture was only shown for a second, it was not acceptable. "They have to be conscious of the fallout in terms of the damage to their own brand, and ultimately nobody is bigger than the station itself. The first 25 years. Carol explained that viewers are in for a bout of frost in the coming days, despite temperatures getting to the highest they have been this year. Nick Mcdermott for MailOnline Mr Cook said in his witness statement that there were "increasingly strained relationships" in Mr Hazell's team, "in particular" between him, Ms Park and Employee A. Mr Hazell allegedly made the "C-word" comment about his team members when speaking to a colleague called Connor Bennett. Why wasn't the years of attacking Markle enough? Media commentator Alex DeGroote told 5 Live: "Has he walked? BBC presenter appears to have marched against coronavirus lockdown - Bristol Live. What is the point?. "And he said there is a phenomenon where there is no weather.". Find out about your favourite BBC Weather network presenters by clicking on the links below. Similarly, this incredible person has received some awards for his hard work. It follows that the company must have expected Morgan to recant publicly, or apologise. However, Mr Hazell claims his contract was terminated because of what the BBC perceived to be "negativity" in his behaviour, which resulted from his depression. Yet this week it was BBC stalwart Naga who was at the centre of action as BBC bosses called in the police over complaints about her conduct which had turned threatening. Earlier this summer, the BBC announced the Met Office had won a five-year contract to supply its weather services following competitive tender. However, the same issue happened again when Charlie and Naga went back to Carol to hear what would be happening later in the week. Express. A former BBCpresenter has claimed she was sacked for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. He is unlikely to have been willing to do that. BBC News and BBC World News presenters among 70 staff facing sack BBC News and BBC World News are to merge to create a single 24-hour TV channel, the corporation said The corporation said. Whether you are watching the sky from your window or your garden, clouds can change the skyscape. Morgan's departure followed an on-air clash with weather presenter Alex Beresford, who criticised his colleague on Tuesday for "continuing to trash" the duchess, prompting Morgan to walk off set. Or the sexism? The forecaster has previously said she would fight for her job ad would never turn her back on her role. "He won't be short of offers, and he has a big social following, and those people will follow him to a new platform, so this is definitely not the last of Piers Morgan.". A massive BBC shake-up is bringing another 1,000 jobs to Salfords MediaCity but could mean a less sunny outlook for some of the regions best-known TV faces. BACK BRITAIN'S BRAVE NHS HEROES - CLICK HERE NOW. The issue wasnt raised again as once the forecast was complete, the presenters continued with the rest of the show. A total of 41,015 complaints were made to media watchdog Ofcom by 14:00 GMT on Tuesday. Two other broadcasters are also expected to move off-screen. After contacting the BBC about being a Blue Peter presenter when she was 12, she was told that she needed to come back to them . The tribunal heard Mr Hazell had previously been warned about his conduct towards Employee A, due to comments and behaviour of a sexual nature. DeSantis won't say he's running. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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