Loose Women star Kaye Adams has broken her silence about losing her BBC Scotland job after being accused of bullying colleagues.
The 63-year-old was suspended from her morning programme in October last year after several complaints of misconduct were made against her.
Adams, who denies she bullied colleagues, was accused of swearing and humiliating co-workers.
Following Adam’s suspension, the BBC began an internal investigation into the claims and has reportedly found her guilty on three charges.
The TV personality and presenter has now spoken publicly for the first time, saying she’s had a ‘brutal’ five months.
Speaking on the latest episode of her How to Be 60 podcast, she addressed the topic by sharing: ‘It’s difficult, isn’t it? You know what I mean. It’s been a brutal five months, there’s no doubt about it, and….you know it’s hard, isn’t it?’
She continued: ‘I’m torn in that I don’t want anyone to think… I mean, who cares about my life anyway, it’s not that I’m expecting people to, but obviously some people will be aware of what’s been going on in terms of me leaving the radio and stuff. I’m torn between not wanting to appear to ignore things.
‘But also I just don’t see a lot of point in saying much at this time, and this is a time to process things, try and get life back on track, try and get my mental health back on track, try and get my eating back on track, my sleeping back on track, and just my life back on track….
She concluded by sharing: ‘And also for the sake of Ian [her partner] and the kids you know so I’m gonna just stick to that at the moment and just you know gather myself. I think that’s the best thing to do.’
According to the Daily Mail, a disciplinary probe found the star guilty of swearing at one colleague, complaining about an intern’s professionalism, and throwing a pen at a person.
Following the probe, BBC Scotland staff were reportedly told Adams will not be returning to her presenting job for which she was allegedly paid £150,000 a year.
Two complaints of bullying were not upheld.
When approached by Metro for comment, the BBC said it does not comment on any internal processes involving individuals.
They then added that Adams will not be returning to this role, explaining that in the immediate future, Connie McLaughlin will continue to present Mornings With on Mondays to Wednesdays, with Stephen Jardine presenting on Thursdays and Fridays.
According to The Times, Radio Scotland’s head of audio and events first became concerned about Adams’ behaviour during a meeting at the BBC Scotland office last year.
‘After witnessing Kaye’s behaviour first hand, Victoria started talking to other members of staff who worked on her programme,’ an insider said.
‘The floodgates then broke, and she was suspended. This was never about one single incident. The investigation looked at her behaviour over many years.’
Speaking on her podcast, Adams claimed she had been blindsided by the allegations.
I don’t want people to think that I’m trying to kid on nothing’s happening,’ she explained.
‘I know that people will be aware of stuff that they’ve read. I can’t even describe it, it just feels like layers of my skin have been torn off, to be honest.
‘But I just have to go with it, and hopefully there will be a sensible resolution. That’s all that you can really hope for in life. I certainly never saw this one coming.’
Several of Adams’ colleagues have defended her, including Jeremy Vine, who called her a ‘total professional’ and the former head of BBC Radio Scotland, Jeff Zycinski, who said he never saw her lose her temper.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reports that broadcaster and DJ Grant Stott has been lined up to replace Adams.
Metro has contacted representatives for Kaye Adams for comment.
A version of this article was originally published on February 28, 2026.
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