Kaye Adams Addresses Allegations Following BBC Departure
Broadcaster Kaye Adams has expressed her distress over what she describes as "malicious stories" circulating about her after she left the BBC.
The Scottish presenter, aged 63, was removed from her BBC Radio Scotland morning programme in October after an internal complaint concerning her conduct.
In a statement posted on social media, Adams denied allegations that she berated an intern and used a misogynistic slur, calling these claims "simply untrue."
The BBC confirmed in the previous month that Adams would not be returning to her role but declined to comment on individual cases or internal procedures.
Denial of Misconduct and Response to Allegations
On Instagram, Adams wrote:
"I'm aware of malicious stories circulating about the reasons for my departure from BBC Scotland.
I've tried 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."
Adams also addressed another allegation:
"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 heartfelt thanks to friends and colleagues - junior and senior - across the corporation who have sent their good wishes and support."
Career Background and BBC Workplace Culture Initiative
Adams began working with BBC Scotland in 2010 and is also known as a regular panellist on ITV's Loose Women.
In 2022, she participated in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and was a contestant on the third series of Celebrity MasterChef.
Last year, the BBC introduced its "Call it Out" scheme, designed to empower staff to challenge and report inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.
This initiative was launched following an independent report into the corporation's workplace culture, which revealed that a small number of prominent figures and managers "behave unacceptably" and that leadership often fails to address these issues.
BBC Statement on Investigations and Values
A BBC spokesperson stated:
"We don't comment on individual cases. We do take any reports concerning our values not being upheld extremely seriously, and when required have robust processes in place to investigate."
