Former Loose Women star Kaye Adams was removed from her BBC Radio Scotland role in October after facing allegations of misconduct, later being dropped from the show
Former Loose Women star Carol McGiffin labelled Kaye Adams as “forceful” and “opinionated” after she was “axed” by the BBC. Broadcaster Kaye, 63, was removed from her BBC Radio Scotland show in October.
It came after she faced complaints of misconduct, including allegations that she swore at a colleague, threw a pen, and berated an intern. In February it was revealed that Kaye would not be returning to the BBC after it reportedly upheld some allegations but dismissed others.
Now former Loose Women panellist Carol has come to Kaye’s defence. Speaking on Best’s Suddenly Single podcast, Carol says Kaye can be “forceful” but questioned whether her former colleague would be seen as a “bully”.
Carol, 66, said: “I can’t see her as a bully. She is quite forceful at times and she is very, sort of, adamant that her opinion is usually right, but I think mine is, I’m pretty sure mine is.
“It’s our opinion, there’s no right or wrong when it comes to opinion, you should be able to think what you like about anything. But Kaye a bully? No, I can’t actually see it.”
In March, Kaye posted a statement on social media in which she denied the allegations against her. She wrote: “I’m aware of malicious stories circulating about the reasons for my departure from BBC Scotland. I’ve been trying to keep a dignified silence but these attacks on my character are now so persistent, they can no longer go unchallenged.
“I categorically deny using a misogynistic slur 14 years ago and I’m horrified at its invention more than a decade later. It is absolutely not a word I would have used.
“As for ‘berating an intern’, this is simply untrue. Regarding the allegation that I threw a pencil while alone in an empty studio, words fail me.
“I am heartbroken that 15 years of hard work and dedication to BBC Scotland is being reduced to this. There’s really nothing more I can say apart from offer my heart-felt thanks to friends and colleagues – junior and senior – across the corporation who have sent their good wishes and support.”
Carol isn’t the only Loose Women star to have shown their backing for Kaye either. Olivia Attwood, Stacey Solomon, Nadia Sawalha, Katie Piper and Sunetra Sarker all posted supportive messages on Instagram.
Nadia, who is an original panellist alongside Kaye, told people to read the statement Kaye had issued. She shared a picture of her and Kaye to her Instagram stories and wrote over the top: “Kaye Adams and I have been friends for 26 years and I can 100% vouch for her. Please read her statement. Enough is enough.”
She later added: “Leave her alone. Kaye hold your head high. There are literally hundreds of people who know what a damn fine human being and professional you are.”
Olivia commented her support with heart emojis, and Stacey Solomon added: “One of the kindest women in telly. I love you Kaye.” Jane Moore also spoke about her three decade working relationship with Kaye: “I have worked with Kaye on and off for nearly 30 years and have only ever seen her be kind and supportive to junior staff.
“I also know that dozens of people who work/have worked with her wrote to BBC Scotland to express their support but it didn’t seem to make any difference to the outcome.”
Sunetra shared her own message of support. She wrote: “A remarkable, professional and kind colleague who is as fair as they come. Never one to undermine or belittle, I am truly saddened that Kaye has had to face this difficult and unnecessary situation. She has my full support. I would pick Kaye to be in my team every time.”
In March, the BBC told BBC News that it takes “any reports concerning our values not being upheld extremely seriously, and when required have robust processes in place to investigate.”
Kaye joined Loose Women originally in 1999, remaining on the show until 2006. She returned to the show as a main anchor in 2013, presenting the show along with the likes of Ruth Langsford, Christine Lampard, and Charlene White.
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