BBC Radio stars feud exposed as they refuse to work | UK News

Two BBC stars have reportedly refused to work collectively after a “feud” created over a “clash of egos”. Nick Robinson, 61, and Emma Barnett, 40, each work on the broadcaster’s Today programme on BBC Radio 4 however insiders have alleged that “tension” between them signifies that they very not often work facet by facet – with the broadcasters now sharing the true purpose.

According to The Times, the radio presenters haven’t labored collectively within the final 90 days – a longer hole than between some other presenters – reportedly giving bosses a scheduling headache. Before that, they have solely ever co-presented 13 instances in complete.

While some sources have advised that the shortage of pairing is due to Mishal Husain leaving the show and an alleged settlement with Barnett for her to work fewer shifts, others have reportedly claimed that the programme editor could possibly be preserving the 2 aside due to a perceived lack of on-air chemistry.

However others appear to assume that the pair, who’ve each been described as “strong personalities”, have some animosity between them. One senior source informed the publication: “Nick has his views about the programme and can be quite blunt. Every time [Barnett] is on, she is paired with Justin or Amol because it’s amicable.”

“Emma and Nick are going to have to appear together again at some point because they are a team,” they added.

Express.co.uk approached BBC for a remark who revealed that the programming schedules have been “out of the ordinary” following Mishal’s departure however this could resolve itself shortly following Anna Foster’s arrival.

Foster is a former Middle East correspondent and has additionally beforehand introduced BBC Radio 5 Live Drive and Radio 1’s Newsbeat, as nicely as the company’s flagship TV information bulletins.

In a assertion, she stated: “There are few more exciting opportunities for a journalist than presenting Today, and I’m thrilled to be joining the team.

“I’ve all the time beloved making important, agenda-setting, partaking radio, and there is nowhere higher to do this. It’s such a beloved programme to so many people, and I can not wait to be a half of it.”

Husain presented the flagship morning radio show since 2013, becoming one of the key faces of BBC information, however introduced in November final 12 months that she can be shifting to Bloomberg as a substitute.