Several stars from Loose Women have rushed to defend presenter Kaye Adams after she was axed from her £155,000-a-year show on BBC Radio Scotland following a misconduct investigation.
Friends and colleagues including Olivia Attwood, Stacey Solomon, Nadia Sawalha, Katie Piper and Sunetra Sarker quickly took to social media to defend the broadcaster, describing her as “one of the kindest women in TV” and urging trolls to stop attacking her online.
The show of solidarity came shortly after Kaye issued a statement strongly denying claims about her conduct during her time at the broadcaster.
Stars leap to her defence
Nadia Sawalha, who has known Kaye for decades, shared a passionate message defending her longtime friend.
She wrote that she had been friends with Kaye for 26 years and could “100% vouch for her,” before insisting that critics should “leave her alone.” Nadia added that Kaye should hold her head high because “literally hundreds of people know what a damn fine human being and professional you are.”
Other colleagues quickly echoed the sentiment. Olivia Attwood responded with heart emojis, while Stacey Solomon wrote that Kaye was “one of the kindest women in telly” and added that she loved her.
Sunetra Sarker also voiced her support, calling Kaye a “remarkable, professional and kind colleague” and saying she had never seen her undermine or belittle anyone. She added that the situation had saddened her and insisted Kaye had her full backing.
Meanwhile Carol Vorderman also chimed in with her support, and Katie Piper joined the growing wave of encouragement online.
Former EastEnders actress Luisa Bradshaw-White recalled how Kaye had supported her when she guest-presented on the show, saying the presenter had “really looked out for me” and had always been kind.
Singer Suzanne Shaw also defended her, writing that although she didn’t know Kaye extremely well, she found her to be one of the most welcoming presenters she had worked with.
Misconduct investigation and BBC departure
The wave of support comes after it emerged that a disciplinary investigation had found the presenter responsible for three misconduct complaints.
The allegations reportedly included swearing at a colleague, throwing a pen at another staff member and criticising an intern’s professional ability. However, two additional complaints of bullying were not upheld.
Kaye left the station last month after initially being suspended in October while the investigation took place.
In a statement posted to Instagram, the presenter insisted she “categorically denied” using an offensive slur more than a decade ago and rejected claims that she had berated an intern.
She said she was aware of “malicious stories circulating” about her departure and suggested the situation had been deeply distressing.
Still on TV despite BBC exit
Despite leaving BBC Radio Scotland, Kaye continues to appear regularly on Loose Women, with ITV previously stating it stands by the presenter.
She also co-hosts the podcast How To Be 60 with Karen MacKenzie, where she has spoken openly about the stress she experienced during the investigation.
Last month she admitted the ordeal had taken a toll on her health, revealing she had lost weight and had struggled to eat while her name was being “dragged through the mud.”
Friends of the broadcaster have even suggested the situation resembled a “witch-hunt” following changes within BBC Radio Scotland after new station boss Victoria Easton-Riley took over in 2025.
The investigation also unfolded during a wider crackdown at the BBC on workplace behaviour after several high-profile scandals, including the case involving former news presenter Huw Edwards.
