BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty is reportedly "barely speaking to her boss" after allegedly accusing him of bullying and misconduct.
Munchetty, 50, and co-host Charlie Stayt are said to be at loggerheads with BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani.
A source 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."
An insider claimed tensions between Frediani and his team had "blown up" in BBC staff WhatsApp groups.
Munchetty has reportedly approached BBC News managers to raise concerns about Frediani’s treatment of colleagues, Deadline News reports, and is said to be "quite open" about these issues.
Frediani is understood to have faced two previous misconduct complaints, including one allegation that he physically manhandled a woman during a heated newsroom exchange in 2024.
Before joining BBC Breakfast, Frediani held senior roles at ITN, the team behind ITV News. ITV employees past and present reportedly complained about his management style, alleging that he would shout and swear at colleagues, making them feel intimidated.
However, Frediani is also considered a widely respected editor "with a clear understanding of audiences that many others lack," according to one insider, which contributed to his promotion within the BBC.
Besides overseeing BBC Breakfast, Frediani also manages the News At One bulletin. Newsreader Tina Daheley reportedly pulled out of presenting the News At One after it relocated from London to Salford under Frediani in May. Daheley was anticipated to take on the role on Mondays and Tuesdays but has instead remained as a news anchor on Radio 2.
A BBC spokesperson said: "We don’t comment on individual HR issues."
An ITN Spokesperson said: “We are committed to a culture of openness and trust, which includes ensuring that any time a concern is raised, it is addressed promptly, thoroughly, and fairly.”
Munchetty and Frediani have been approached for comment.
