1 hour ago BBC apologises to Jenrick over suggestions he is xenophobic in Radio 4 broadcast

The shadow justice secretary accused the BBC of smearing ‘millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ for their completely understandable fears’.

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4 d. ago Starving Palestinian students 'left to die in Gaza warzone' as UK sets impossible test

Soha Abu Eid, a 31-year-old determined to study a nursing PHD in the UK in honour of her friend and colleague Fatima, has been blocked from taking up her place by UK Home Office requirements

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5 d. ago Glasgow comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of indecent assault at BBC Scotland studio as trial date set

Scottish comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli has been charged in connection with historic sex offences.

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6 d. ago ‘The economics made it a challenge’: CBS boss talks Stephen Colbert cancellation

As the Paramoung-Skydance merger is made official, George Cheeks has finally spoken about the controversial decision to end The Late Show after 32 yearsAfter much media consternation and criticism over the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, CBS chief has spoken up about the company’s decision to end the television institution after 32 years.Speaking at a press conference following the takeover of Paramount by the media conglomerate Skydance, George Cheeks, the chair of TV media at the company, attributed the cancellation to financial headwinds faced by the format. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago BBC presenter accused of 'showing penis picture' to staff member who burst into tears

It's the latest scandal to hit the BBC which has had to take action against a number of stars after a series of varied incidents

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7 d. ago Brit model Chloe Ayling says autism explains 'odd' behaviour after kidnapping

After Chloe Ayling was drugged and kidnapped at a photoshoot in 2017, she was accused of staging the whole thing - but a new BBC doc challenges these claims, revealing Chloe’s undiagnosed autism

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8 d. ago Eamonn Holmes flooded with support as he pays emotional tribute to 'colleague and friend'

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes took to Instagram to pay a moving tribute to his friend

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8 d. ago BBC accused of tarnishing Steve Wright's legacy, as colleague and friend savages corporation over late Radio 2 legend's treatment

Steve Wright, 69, died from a ruptured stomach ulcer in February last year, according to his death certificate, leaving thousands of fans of the beloved radio personality heartbroken.

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3 w. ago BBC 'scrutinised over differing treatment of stars accused of offensive language'

BBC bosses have been called out after MasterChef presenter John Torode appeared to receive harsher punishment than EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick over use of offensive language

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3 w. ago AMANDA PLATELL: This is the real scandal at the heart of the BBC that we are all being manipulated into ignoring. John Torode's sacking is just a distraction

The BBC refuses to reveal exactly what Torode is accused of saying which makes it almost impossible for him to defend himself. And yet despite Aunty's sacking of Torode, ITV are standing by him.

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3 w. ago ‘I am extremely sad’: celebrities react to the end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show

Ben Stiller, Rachel Zegler and Judd Apatow are among the names expressing disappointment at the decision to axe the long-running showThe end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show is a concerning nail in the coffin for comedyCelebrities have expressed disappointment and anger at the controversial decision to end the long-running Late Show, bringing an end to host Stephen Colbert’s award-winning tenure.The late-night comedy show has been on CBS for 33 years and the news arrived just days after Colbert called out the network’s parent company Paramount for settling a “frivolous” lawsuit with Donald Trump for $16m. Paramount is seeking approval for a $8.4bn merger with Skydance, a company ran by David Ellison, son of close Trump ally Larry Ellison. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show is a concerning nail in the coffin for comedy | Jesse Hassenger

The long-running US television staple is coming to an end, signalling the slow death of late-night comedy and the worrying cultural power of TrumpThe idea that the political career of Donald Trump would be a goldmine for comedy died a long time ago, with the coffin accepting stray nails for the past five years. The latest and possibly last such nail is the cancellation of The Late Show, the CBS late-night talkshow hosted by Stephen Colbert since the fall of 2015, and originated by David Letterman when the network poached him from NBC in 1993. At this point, Trump hasn’t just made topical late-night comedy look outdated, hackneyed and an insufficient response to his reign of terror; he’s also made a chunk of it flat-out go away.There will be time to eulogize Colbert’s particular talkshow style later; the Late Show isn’t leaving the air for another 10 months, when his contract is up. Surely that leaves plenty more time to savage the president – and Colbert has been in this slot since ...

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3 w. ago Fresh storm over John Torode's 'racist' comment: Friends of axed presenter accuse BBC of stitch

It is what cost John Torode his highly lucrative role as the face of MasterChef after two decades. What could the 59-year-old have uttered that was deemed so offensive it warranted his dismissal?

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3 w. ago The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in 2026 as CBS cancels show

Colbert told shocked audience he only found out the night before, as CBS announced it will end the entire Late Show franchise after 33 yearsThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been cancelled and will end in May, with network CBS announcing it will retire the Late Show entirely after a 33-year run.Colbert, who has hosted the talkshow since 2015, announced the news during Thursday night’s taping, telling the audience he had only been told the news the previous night. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Naga Munchetty, 50, 'plans to quit BBC Breakfast as agents approach rival stations' amid bullying row

Naga Munchetty is reportedly planning on quitting BBC Breakfast despite receiving a hefty pay rise, after she was accused of bullying and hauled into a meeting over an alleged sex jibe.

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4 w. ago John Torode supported by Danny Jones after own scandal and other celebs standing by him

MasterChef host John Torode allegedly found out he has been axed from the cooking show after 20 years through BBC News as he is accused of using racist language

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4 w. ago John Torode's love life from 'cowardly' letter to wife Lisa Faulkner and divorce

John Torode has been axed from MasterChef by the BBC after being accused of using an "extremely offensive racist term", but the Aussie-born chef has denied the allegation

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4 w. ago What bullying row? How Naga Munchetty scored hefty pay rise that dwarves BBC Breakfast co

Naga Munchetty received a pay rise by BBC bosses despite being reprimanded after she was accused of bullying and hauled into a meeting over a sex jibe.

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4 w. ago BBC stars' salaries revealed: Gary Lineker tops list again on £1.35m followed by Zoe Ball

Match of the Day host Lineker left his £1.35 million job in May after being accused of posting an antisemitic trope on social media. The BBC recognised 'challenges' with staff behaviour.

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last month John Torode says he faced racism complaint as it's claimed BBC asked him to quit

MasterChef host and judge John Torode was allegedly asked to resign from the BBC show and cite mental health issues after he was accused of making a "racist remark"

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