In light of the investigation the BBC has begun into Kaye Adams’ “bullying,” Carol McGiffin has defended her as the “epitome of professionalism.”
A Loose Women star has spoken out in defence of her long-time friend Kaye Adams after the BBC presenter was suspended from her radio show amid a bullying investigation.
In October, it was reported that Kaye, 62, had been taken off air from her BBC Radio Scotland programme Mornings with Kaye Adams while the corporation conducted an internal inquiry into allegations made under its Call It Out scheme.
She last ran her show on October 6 and hasn’t been on air since. The broadcaster allegedly “shouted and screamed” at junior colleagues, it was claimed. These accusations are vehemently refuted by her.
Kaye described the ordeal as “the most distressing weeks of my professional life,” adding that BBC Scotland had “still not provided me with any details of the allegations that have been made against me.” In a statement to the Mail on Sunday earlier this month, Kaye stated that the allegations had been made against me.
Since being suspended, the veteran broadcaster, who makes around £155, 000 annually from her three-hour phone-in show, has received “inundated messages of support.” She said, “I want to thank them with all of my heart.”
Among those standing by her is Carol McGiffin, who has now publicly defended her friend of more than two decades. Writing in her Best magazine column, the outspoken TV personality insisted: “I’ve known Kaye Adams for around 25 years. I started working with her in 2000, and even when we weren’t working together, we always stayed in contact.
She is a friend, and I have a lot of experience with her. One of the best presenters I’ve ever worked with is the epitome of professionalism. Imagine my shock to learn that she has been suspended from her acclaimed BBC Scotland morning radio program.
Carol, 65, continued, “Kaye has never behaved that way, despite the many times she’s seen television stars treat staff members badly.”
She acknowledged that some TV “stars” can be pretty abominable. They frequently treat their employees infatigably, but I’ve seen many of them do so firsthand. Kaye is undoubtedly not one of them, despite the fact that I wish I could name names.
Carol acknowledged, however, that Carol’s friend’s charismatic personality occasionally turned things off. Carol described her as fiercely intelligent, persistent, and perfectionist.
She continued, “She doesn’t like to be wrong, which she occasionally is, even though she’d never admit it,” adding: “… Yes, she can be annoying occasionally, but never a bully.
Carol also revealed that despite the pair often clashing on topics like “ Donald Trump, Brexit, climate change [and] Russia v Ukraine,” they have never fallen out.
“Not even when, as anchor on Loose Women, if she was losing the argument in a debate (especially to me), she would always make sure she got the last word!” Carol joked.
The specifics of the case have not been provided by the BBC. We would not comment on any particular case, according to a spokesperson. We have effective internal controls in place to handle complaints or concerns if they are raised.
Kaye, who has worked for BBC Scotland since 2010 and is a regular Loose Women member, claimed earlier this month that her name has been “dragged through the mud,” but she is hopeful that once the investigation is finished, her reputation will be restored.
Source: Mirror
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