THE Beeb has been plunged into yet another crisis as Naga Munchetty is “barely speaking to her Breakfast boss” after accusing him of “bullying and misconduct”.
The BBC Breakfast presenter, 50, is said to have an “uneasy relationship” with her boss Richard Frediani.
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As source has told The Times: “Fredi has no relationship with Charlie and Naga, which is weird when they are half of his frontline presenting roster.
“It appears he doesn’t like them and they don’t like him — for whatever reason, they don’t talk to each other.”
The latest row has “blown up” staff WhatsApp groups, according to one insider.
It comes after Naga allegedly spoke to BBC News managers about her concerns, Deadline reported.
The senior newsreader is reportedly “quite open” with her misgivings towards his treatment of her colleagues.
It comes after the entertainment industry site revealed that two misconduct complaints had been made against the editor of BBC Breakfast.
It is alleged Frediani physically shook one woman during a newsroom exchange last year.
Sources also claimed he was a “bully” at ITN, where he held senior roles on the team that produces ITV News.
Current and former ITN employees alleged he would shout, swear at and intimidate colleagues.
Another newsreader, Tina Daheley, is also understood to have had reservations about working on the News at One bulletin.
She was named as one of the hosts before it transferred from London to Salford under Frediani in May but Tina has since pulled out.
The presenter was expected to appear on the lunchtime programme on Monday and Tuesdays but has remained solely on her Radio 2 newsreader role.
A source said she was “understandably very cross” that her picture was not included in a press release about the schedule changes.
Bosses ended up going with Nina Warhurst as a regular presenter alongside Ben Brown, Jon Kay and Sally Nugent instead.
Although there is no suggestion that Frediani was involved in the error, the drama has only added to the BBC’s troubles.
Frediani had been promoted by bosses, including responsibility for the News at One and an extended Breakfast programme.
“He has a clear understanding of audiences that many others lack — and that is really valued,” said one insider.
The BBC declined to comment on individual HR matters.
ITN also declined to comment on historical allegations about Frediani.
Munchetty and Frediani did not respond to requests for comment.
It comes as the BBC promised to publish the findings of an independent review of its workplace culture after several controversies involving high-profile presenters and TV shows.
Disgraced Huw Edwards admitted being sent a string of child sex images – including sexual videos of a boy as young as seven.
The BBC apologised to actress Amanda Abbington after she accused her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice of bullying.
The corporation also apologised over “missed opportunities” to tackle “bullying and misogynistic” behaviour by shamed DJ Tim Westwood.
BBC director-general Tim Davie said: “We are focused on our mission to deliver value for all, through our journalism, our storytelling and our unique ability to bring people together.
“The UK’s creative industry continues to change rapidly, as does the world around us.
“This plan sets out how the BBC continues to evolve for audiences, both on and off air, but also how we will support and invest in the wider industry.”