All BBC weather presenters were re-interviewed for their broadcast roles in recent weeks as part of a streamlining of the service. As part of the cuts, 1,000 more staff will move to Media City by 2017 on top of the 2,300 already locating. It comes after Jemma, 49, appeared to slam the broadcaster in a Covid . But shadow culture secretary and Bury South MP Ivan Lewis said he wanted assurances that senior management would take their fair share of the cuts. At the time, in August 2019, Mr Cook wrote an email to Mr Hazell saying: "Any repeat of this behaviour or inappropriate comments would be taken very seriously and could ultimately lead to the BBC ending your contract.". Charlie said it didnt bother him but maybe Carol should go and have a sit-down and a cup of tea. It was proposed before and dropped. Dan Walker: BBC host on 'difference' in Louise Minchin since big move, Carol Kirkwood hits out at Louise after BBC Breakfast shake-up reveal, Carol Kirkwood reacts to Dan Walker's claim 'Tone it down', Naga Munchetty walked off camera today when Carol Kirkwood took a swipe at the host, Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty asked Carol "what's going on this morning?" Actress Jameela Jamil reacted by revealing that Morgan's "relentless campaign of lies and hatred against me" had led her to contemplate suicide. The story of Piers Morgan's 'Good Morning Brexit', Urgent Palace talks over Harry and Meghan claims, Piers Morgan cleared over 'combative' interviews, Piers Morgan and Celia Walden burgled in France, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. Man United beat West Ham in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday and we'll bring you live reaction from the match. He is unlikely to have been willing to do that. It is understood that 14 chief presenter roles are to be cut overall. A BBC weather presenter said to have attended two anti-lockdown marches led by Piers Corbyn has been taken off air. "Thanks for all the love, and hate. See you later Claire.. Why wasn't the years of attacking Markle enough? News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. Earlier this year, the government imposed a two-year freeze on the 159 annual licence fee until 2024, which the BBC said will mean it has to find a further 285m in annual savings. Two other broadcasters are also expected to move off-screen. The decision to give up its annual increase comes after heavy pressure for it to fall in step with the widespread cuts being made across the public sector. Cross-examining Mr Cook, Mr Hazell asked him why he had not resolved the issues between him and the two colleagues through a mediation process. Whats the point? , updated The insider said: 'Jemma had arguments with colleagues who felt she was putting people in danger by going out to these events. Has be been pushed? Piers Morgan has left ITV's Good Morning Britain following a row over comments he made about the Duchess of Sussex. She went further: ITV takes mental health very seriously. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. I think she almost forgot your name then., Charlie scoffed: You know, for a second I thought she did too. On Monday's show, Morgan said he "didn't believe a word" the duchess had told Oprah Winfrey about her mental health in an interview. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Three of the BBC's best-loved weather presenters are being axed from TV screens as part of a money-saving drive. Another day, another ageism accusation being levelled at the BBC. 11:14 GMT 13 Oct 2010 The BBC said the changes would create a modern, digital-led and streamlined organisation that drives the most value from the licence fee and delivers more for audiences. This morning Carolyn McCall made it very clear that she believed Meghan Markle's central claim about her mental health. Read about our approach to external linking. It brings the controversial host's time on the show to an end after six years . 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", During a joking handover, McCoy said: "Now we'll have the weather forecast in just a minute. 2023 BBC. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "We have launched an investigation into Monday's episode of Good Morning Britain under our harm and offence rules," a spokesperson for the regulator said. After realising he had been shown on screen, Schafernaker tried to cover up by pretending to scratch his chin. [I will be there] as long as Breakfast wants me, she told Radio Times. 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The weatherman later wrote on his website: "Prior to a live weather bulletin, I made a gesture off camera joking with my fellow presenters and without warning the camera went live to the weather studio. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "I am very sorry for any offence that might have been caused by my actions.". SUNSHINE SMILES: BBC North Wests three weather presenters Eno Eruotor, Dianne Oxberry and Heather Stott only one will stay in their current role in the cost-cutting shake-up. 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. "Who did you go to?" 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. The forecaster has previously said she would fight for her job ad would never turn her back on her role. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She replied: "Theres always weather. Any breach is dealt with swiftly and seriously. But they can also tell you a lot about the weather. News of the release date comes shortly after Carol gushed about finding love 13 years after her divorce from ex-husband Jimmy. 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'. A BBC editor has told a tribunal he had no option other than to sack a radio presenter who allegedly used a swear word to describe two colleagues. DeSantis won't say he's running. Carol Kirkwood became a weather presenter by accident. At the time, fellow DJs such as Vanessa Feltz accused the BBC of "ageism", although the BBC . The enquiry came from one of the bosses of the programme but it seemed the meteorologist wasnt too happy with them questioning her knowledge. The changes are being implemented at a time of increasing austerity. From there his career in media progressed rapidly. The award-winning meteorologist, 58, has established herself as a beloved figure within British TV. Earlier this summer, the BBC announced the Met Office had won a five-year contract to supply its weather services following competitive tender. The issue wasnt raised again as once the forecast was complete, the presenters continued with the rest of the show. It is understood there were growing management concerns over the increasingly gaffe-prone Schafernaker. And last year it infamously predicted a 'barbecue summer'. 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I think you forgot my name., READ MORE:Carol Kirkwood reacts to Dan Walker's claim 'Tone it down', Carol laughed and said: How could I forget your name Naga? I wouldn't believe it if she read me a weather report. Last week, after Naga returned to the screen after two weeks away, Carol joked that she thought Naga had left the show for good. Fortunately, it seems the meteorologist wont be going anywhere soon as she said in a recent interview she would hang on by her fingernails to her role. Like I say, it will be calmer.". 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.". BBC One viewers are accustomed to the 60-year-old. Three of the BBC's best-loved weather presenters are being axed from TV screens as part of a money-saving drive. "Moving forward, the moves to Salford will enhance and strengthen the BBCs long-term presence at Media City UK.". Beloved veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 71, who has hosted on BBC radio for 45 years, announced his departure from the network in January. ITV announced the decision after Ofcom said it was investigating his comments after receiving 41,000 complaints. "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. Director general Mark Thompson said: "Its a plan for a smaller BBC, but a BBC which uses its resources more effectively.". Fellow ITV host Lorraine Kelly told BBC's The One Show: "It's certainly going to be quieter. The station is expected to share more output with other radio stations, particularly at evenings and weekends. But BBC insiders expressed surprise that meteorologist McElwee, who is the corporation's longest serving weatherman since the retirement of Michael Fish and a regular on the Ten O'Clock News, was part of the cull. Harri confirmed his decision . And he said there is a phenomenon where there is no weather, the host continued but the forecaster set the record straight. The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are the most visible impact of solar activity on Earth, but there's so much more to space weather. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. He made a public apology in 2007 after calling the Western Isles and the west Highlands "nowheresville" during a live weather broadcast. 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. What is going on this morning, Carol? Miss Cooper grew up in Portishead and joined the BBC back in 1999. The BBC will also show more repeats on BBC One and cut comedy on Radio 2 and Radio 5. Throughout the morning, the hosts of theBBCnews show kept handing over to the forecaster but on one occasion, Naga had a question to ask. The BBC has apologised after weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker was caught making a rude gesture live on air. 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