Kaye Adams denies 'malicious stories' after BBC misconduct complaint

Broadcaster Kaye Adams has said she is heartbroken over "malicious stories" about her following her departure from the BBC.

The Scottish presenter, 63, was removed from her BBC Radio Scotland morning programme in October following an internal complaint about her conduct.

In statement on social media, she wrote that claims that she berated an intern and used a misogynistic slur were "simply untrue".

The BBC confirmed last month that Adams would not be returning to her role, but said it would not comment on individuals or internal processes.

In a post 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 continued: "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."

Adams joined BBC Scotland in 2010 and is also a regular panellist on ITV's Loose Women.

In 2022, she appeared on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and was a contestant on the third series of Celebrity MasterChef.

Last year, the BBC launched its "Call it Out" scheme to enable staff to challenge and report poor behaviour in the workplace.

It came in response to an independent report into workplace culture at the corporation, which found that a small number of stars and managers "behave unacceptably" and bosses fail to tackle them.

A BBC spokesperson said: "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."