BBC Newsnight host investigated over bullying complaints

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6 Jun 2026 • 9:12 PM MYT
The Independent
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BBC Newsnight host investigated over bullying complaints

  • Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire was reportedly investigated by the BBC after three complaints were made about her behaviour.
  • Derbyshire, 57, firmly denied the accusations of bullying, though she reportedly accepted she could be direct and demanding.
  • The BBC's investigation into the complaints did not uphold any of the allegations against the presenter.
  • A BBC spokesperson stated that the corporation takes all complaints about workplace conduct seriously and does not tolerate behaviour not in line with its values.
  • This incident follows a recent BBC review of its workplace culture and other high-profile misconduct cases involving its presenters.

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