Kaye Adams is pictured looking downcast after being suspended from her BBC radio show amid accusations from junior staff – as colleagues insist she is ‘no bully’ just a ‘tough’ woman who ‘demands high standards’
Kaye Adams is a ‘tough’ professional who demands ‘high standards’ but is never an overbearer, say people close to the Loose Women star.
Those who have worked with the 62-year-old broadcaster say that although he has a strict work ethic, he never crosses the line with any of his colleagues, especially those in junior roles.
The comments came after Kaye was removed from a BBC radio Scotland program amid allegations he was ‘bullying’ colleagues; bosses are now investigating behind the scenes.
A TV insider told the Daily Mail that Kaye was a ‘very smart woman’ who had no problem challenging producers when she disagreed, especially on her eponymous BBC show.
However, the source emphasized that Kaye always expressed his views in a polite and professional manner and was never “nasty” in his dealings with others.
ITV is standing by the long-time Loose Women presenter during the BBC investigation, which was launched after young ‘junior staff’ claimed they were ‘yelled at and screamed at’ by Kaye, who had worked at the station for more than 15 years.
Kaye Adams was a ‘tough’ professional who demanded ‘high standards’ but was never an overbearer, say people close to the Loose Women star
Those who have worked with the broadcaster (pictured in Glasgow on Thursday) say that although he has a firm work ethic, he never crosses the line with any of his colleagues.
The Loose Women presenter was photographed looking glum in Glasgow on Thursday, her first public appearance since being taken off air.
The Daily Mail understands her co-stars have also rallied around her and sent messages of support as she prepares to return to Loose Women next week.
A source said: ‘Kaye is devastated. Completely baffled by the complaints and still not sure why.
“She has the full backing and support of ITV and her Loose Women co-stars who are doing all they can to make sure she is okay.
‘The majority of people who work with Kaye will say she is professional and assertive, but she is never terrible.
‘Many believe his assertive attitude may have been misguided. He’s been a journalist his entire career and may be forward-thinking in his approach, but that doesn’t make him a bully.
‘He’s always polite, even when pitching ideas on his eponymous radio show, so of course he cares about how things are presented.’
The insider added: ‘Kaye did not appear on Loose Women this week purely for scheduling reasons and the show not being on air on Friday, but will return to the panel next week.’
On Sunday it was reported that Kaye had been stood down from his £155,000-a-year role hosting the BBC Radio Scotland show as bosses conducted an investigation into the complaints.
People close to the Loose Women star say Kaye Adams was a ‘tough’ professional who demanded ‘high standards’ but was never an overbearer (pictured May 2025)
A TV insider told the Daily Mail that Kaye was a ‘smart woman’ who had no problem challenging producers when she disagreed, especially on her eponymous BBC radio show.
The Loose Women panel, including GK Barry, Katie Piper and Nadia Sawalha, are believed to be fully supportive of leading lady Kaye and are ‘rallying around’ her to make sure she can cope with the challenge
The allegations, which are believed to have been raised as part of the BBC’s Call It Out programme, which tackles workplace misconduct, will be taken off air until they are fully investigated.
The startup was founded in the wake of the scandal surrounding the sacking of MasterChef presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
Gregg, 61, was dismissed after 45 allegations of misconduct spanning 19 years were upheld.
Complaints included one incident of unwelcome physical contact, three incidents of nudity, and others containing inappropriate sexual, culturally insensitive or racist comments.
He was sacked along with former co-host John, 60, after he was found to have used a highly offensive racist term.
A source told the Mail on Sunday that complaints within the organization were now being taken more seriously.
On Sunday it was reported that Kaye had been stood down from his £155,000-a-year role hosting the BBC Radio Scotland show as bosses conducted an investigation into the complaints.
Kaye has been on Loose Women since the series began in 1999 and, according to our source, is a much-loved and respected member of the team (pictured in 2004)
The insider added that Kaye was summoned to a meeting with the station’s new audio chief, Victoria Easton Riley, on October 8.
The meeting is believed to have not gone well and Kaye is said to have ‘hurried out’, leading to further conflict behind the scenes.
The BBC program has been off the air since 6 October with The Kaye Adams Programme.
A spokesman for Kaye said: ‘No complaints have been made to him by the BBC.’
They added: ‘He also worked for BBC radio Scotland for over 15 years and no issues were raised with him during that time.’
The Daily Mail has contacted Kaye’s spokesman for comment.
