Greg James has mentioned he “actually believes” within the BBC as he defended the broadcaster from current controversy.
The company has been within the headlines over the previous few weeks due to an impartiality row involving sports activities presenter Gary Lineker.
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The Match Of The Day host was requested to “step again” from the present – earlier than later being reinstated – after he posted a tweet criticising a brand new authorities migrant coverage.
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Greg, who hosts the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Present, was requested on his ideas on the matter throughout an interview with The Instances.
Whereas he mentioned he couldn’t “particularly discuss Lineker, as a result of it’s ongoing”, the broadcaster – who’s within the high 10 earners on the BBC – mentioned he’s sure the company will climate the storm.
Requested if working for the BBC is “more and more tough” attributable to “the political trouble”, Greg replied: “I actually consider within the BBC. There’s nowhere else I need to do reside radio. All companies have moments when issues don’t go nicely. Consider the large BBC crises over the previous 20 years — Ross and Model, Prime Gear. Everybody strikes on.”
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The presenter – who’s fronting his first actuality TV present Rise & Fall, which launches on Sunday night time – mentioned of the scrutiny BBC expertise can face: “However these jobs are presupposed to be arduous!
“My job is rather well paid and excessive stress. I give it some thought deeply,” he mentioned, including it’s “not my job” to share opinions on-line.
“It’s not what I would like for myself or individuals need from me. I advocate for inclusivity and equity, however it doesn’t matter what individuals assume I consider,” he added.
Gary Lineker returned to air on Saturday after BBC director common Tim Davie mentioned there could be an unbiased assessment of the company’s social media steering in gentle of the controversy.
