July 23rd 2024.
The highly-anticipated list of BBC salaries over £178,000 for the year 2023 to 2024 has finally been revealed by the broadcaster. It's no surprise that sports presenter Gary Lineker tops the list as the highest-paid star, with an impressive fee exceeding £1million. But he's not the only big name on the list.
It has also been revealed that long-time newsreader Huw Edwards received a six-figure salary before his resignation from the BBC in April 2023. After 40 years with the broadcaster, he certainly deserved a significant salary. However, some have questioned the increase in his salary, but BBC boss Tim Davie has defended the decision, stating that they are always mindful of spending public money wisely.
According to the BBC's annual report, Edwards was paid between £475,000 and £479,999 for 160 presenting days, BBC One news specials, election specials, and other television programming. Other notable names on the list include Zoe Ball, Greg James, Fiona Bruce, and Naga Munchetty.
When addressing the controversy surrounding Edwards' salary increase, Davie stated that they acted proportionally, fairly, and appropriately in the matter. He also emphasized that they would never waste money and always strive to do the right thing.
The news about Edwards' salary increase came after he was suspended due to allegations that he had paid a young person over £35,000 for sexually explicit images. However, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that there was no evidence of a criminal offense.
Now, let's take a closer look at the list of the highest-paid BBC stars for 2023 to 2024, as revealed in the annual report. At the top of the list is Gary Lineker, earning a whopping £1,350,000 to £1,354,999. In second place is radio legend Zoe Ball, with a salary of £950,000 to £954,999. And in third place is Huw Edwards, despite his resignation, with a salary of £475,000 to £479,999.
Following closely behind are Greg James, Fiona Bruce, Stephen Nolan, Lauren Laverne, Alan Shearer, Naga Munchetty, and Nick Robinson, all earning between £345,000 to £419,999.
The controversy surrounding Edwards' salary increase stemmed from allegations that he sent inappropriate and suggestive messages to junior employees at the BBC. However, these messages were not deemed criminal. The newsreader also faced accusations of breaking lockdown rules to meet a third individual.
Despite the controversy, Lineker's salary remains unchanged, and Ball's salary has slightly decreased. But both still hold top spots on the list. Radio 1's Greg James saw a significant increase in his salary, thanks to his recent adventures with popstar Billie Eilish. And Question Time's Fiona Bruce and BBC Northern Ireland's Stephen Nolan both earned impressive salaries, putting them in fifth place.
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