Geri Halliwell-Horner, a former Spice Girls member, spoke at the time about her new book on BBC Breakfast back in 2023.
The BBC was “forced to apologise to Geri Halliwell-Horner” after a resurfaced interview, it has been reported. The former singer appeared on BBC Breakfast back in October 2023 where she was talking about her new novel which came out at the time.
However, it didn’t go too smoothly as it was reported that the star refused to go back on the show after the awkward interview. She was being questioned by Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt but allegedly found the ordeal very awkward.
Naga posed the question, “Do you not like being interviewed? ” to Geri, who started the awkwardness. After the encounter, it has been reported that “few people” offered an apology to Geri.
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The Sun reported that a source said: “Everyone noticed the interview was becoming quite awkward and then when Geri referenced Naga’s life directly things got really frosty.
It unnerved Geri because she wasn’t used to that approach and was ambushed. Naga’s behavior caused a few people to express regret for her, and Geri later said she didn’t want to be interviewed by them again.
Geri was talking about the “rules” that gave her motivation when she promoted her new book at the time. She remarked to host Naga, “First rule, have courage, take the chance you fear the most, which you did.
Naga had just a few days before the interview that she claimed doctors hadn’t taken her uterus condition seriously.
Then, as she pointed at both Charlie and Naga, Geri continued, “We need each other, united we stand.”
The third rule is, “Be persistent, be helpful, and never give up.” Fourth rule: “Make up your own rules if you don’t like them.” Naga changed the conversation by stating, “Do you know what, you’re very interesting as an interviewee, making sure you’ve done your research on us.”
While Charlie remarked, “To be honest, you’re pointing your fingers a lot.” Geri apologized awkwardly after asking if that was rude.
Naga didn’t hold back as she asked Geri if she liked being interview, to which she replied: “I like communication.” The resurfaced interview comes after it was reported that programme boss Richard Frediani is on extended leave after complaints abour his behaviour.
A source said that some staff were disappointed with Munchetty who it’s claimed has raised concerns about Frediani’s management style with BBC managers. They said: “Yes, he is old-school and can rub people up the wrong way but it’s always in the pursuit of great television.
It’s not supposed to be a walk in the park; it’s the country’s top-rated breakfast show. Some people, including Naga, need to comprehend this. It seems as though a brilliant journalist has been turfed out by presenter power.
The Mirror have contacted the BBC and Naga’s reps for comment.
Source: Mirror
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