However the BBC defended the documentary at the time, saying: 'The documentary included interviews with a range of print and broadcast reporters who follow the royals closely and heard their views on the relationship the press has with the royal family and what influences the stories that are published.'. Kendall Jenner flashes her derrire and TOWERS over her sisters in massive platforms at Met Kylie Jenner looks red hot in a skintight fiery gown with a thigh-high slit and a matching two-toned robe as Met Gala 2023: Here come the Brits! Doggy day-care! This past weeks standout has been the full-spectrum warfare unleashed by the tabloids on the BBCs Amol Rajan for having the temerity to make a documentary about Princes William and Harry who you will, of course, barely ever read about in the tabloids. Now! Follow the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker. In a series of tweets, Rajan, 38, said he "deeply regretted" the comments he had made in a "former life". ., His exhausting vanity was again evident after his Gates interview had been screened and Twitter went into overdrive with impressive accolades: Fascinating. Bowing out after 25 years, Mr Paxman presented a Newsnight programme including an interview with then-London mayor Boris Johnson, while they both rode a tandem bicycle. After the remarks resurfaced, he tweeted: 'In reference to very reasonable questions about some foolish commentary from a former life, I want to say I deeply regret it.'. Perhaps part of the problem apart from the relaxed diction of which Rajan seems so proud is his reportedly uncomfortable relationship with Todays elder statesman Nick Robinson, a former BBC political editor. 'It's really annoying,' he said, adding he felt tired most of the time. Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge from autumn 2023, the BBC revealed today. I cant bear that man anyway. However, he admitted to the newspaper that he didn't think he had Parkinson's, because he thought the disease only manifested through body tremors. You were barely tolerated: the end. He will now step down from his Media Editor role andbegin filming early next year and be seen on screen from autumn 2023. 14k Followers, 325 Following, 203 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amol Rajan (@amolrajan) In the first of five programmes discussing how we should respond to population change around the world, Amol Rajan and guests ask, 'Is demography destiny?' Show more Download Choose your file. When it was announced this week that Paxman would be stepping down, Samira Ahmed, a fellow BBC presenter, publicly stated that she was unhappy with the application system. No one would have done more to improve that than @SamiraAhmedUK, having seen her practise presenting and talked with her about the shows values. Quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics from the New Statesman's politics team. "His tweets show Amol Rajan's bias, @BBCNews should be ashamed," one person wrote. A BBC journalist was today slammed for joking about throwing a brick at Kate Middleton and Prince William in unearthed tweets. The idea that the royal family could claim with any certainty that one or several of their ludicrous retinues HADNT briefed a journalist is absurd. Before joining the BBC, Rajan was the final editor of the print edition of the Independent, having been appointed to the role aged 29 in 2013 by the owner, Evgeny Lebedev. MORE : Jeremy Paxman walks red carpet with a cane ahead of being honoured at Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, MORE : Jeremy Paxman, 72, was rushed to hospital twice in 24 hours. "I wrote things that were rude and immature and I look back on them now with real embarrassment, and ask myself what I was thinking, frankly I would like to say sorry for any offence they caused then or now. View our online Press Pack. 'Parkinson's is incurable, so you're stuck with it. (Not that hes interested in gossip; no, he is preoccupied only with how or why narratives emerge.). What weve seen so far includes moments of huge tension, flashes of genius, and brilliant starters and bonuses that will have viewers joining in and shouting at their screens., BBC Commissioning Editor for Entertainment and Comedy, Pinki Chambers added: The competition is fierce, the questions are harder and Amol has taken to the programme in an instant. Rajan launched his media career working on daytime talk show The Wright Stuff, initially as a researcher, around 2006. Amol Rajan is the BBC's media editor. With his immense intellect, authority, and respect from students and viewers alike, Jeremy hands over a format, and show, as strong as ever. The Beeb said: The podcast is still in production", adding it will now be launched as a boxset all at once instead. It gives me hope for the future.'. She had previously denied co-operating with the project. Apparently, Wootton sees himself as an outsider, and while this may well be true he works at GB News now, so he probably knows all about social exclusion it also suggests that full-time royal corrs are insiders, which I regard as borderline preposterous. Ms Armstrong had written: "Watching a mad cat programme on Animal Planet. The BBC said it received complaints from some viewers who felt the interview was given too much prominence and that it was 'irresponsible' to amplify his views on the vaccine. Rajan. He has covered for Zoe Ball and Jeremy Vine on Radio 2, and been a regular stand-in on The One Show. The Daily Mail unearthed a number of Twitter posts from the star between 2010 - 2013, including a joke that he was about to "throw a brick at Kate and Wills". On both counts: so what? Another tweet from the same year slammed the BBC's footage of the Trooping of the Colour, branding it "relentless, spirit-crushing monarchist propaganda". University Challenge really is my favourite programme. The new role is a major promotion for the BBC rising star, who replaces Paxman after he stepped down as host of the TV quiz show after 28 years, ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on UK TV. While there is a new a set and presenter, everything else remains: the perfect title music; the peerless voice of Roger Tilling; the fiendish questions; and above all the remarkable students, some of whom come this year from universities competing for the first time. Amol Rajan was behind the microphone and it was his name that got the first mention. He went on to share that he was conscious of following in the footsteps of the late great Bamber Gascoigne,who died last year after a short illness, and Paxman, who fronted the programme for 28 years. Everyone has views, and its pathetic of so-called free speech nuts to pretend that they havent; he certainly didnt push them in the programme. Rajan, 39, will combine the role with his other jobs presenting episodes of Radio 4s Today programme and his own television interview series. I'm fashionably late, baby! Ive been lucky enough to work with an amazing team and to meet some of the swottier brains in the country. Paying tribute to former hosts, he said:'I am very conscious that in the late, great Bamber, and that giant of British culture, Jeremy, I have vast shoes to fill. Mr Rajan, who used to edit the paper, reportedly called Prince Philip a "racist buffoon" in one column while describing Wills' and Kate's public role "a total fraud" in an open letter to the couple. The symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are mild when they first appear, and they gradually worsen. University Challenge first aired in 1962 hosted by Bamber Gascoigne and this year celebrates its 60th anniversary as Britain's longest running TV quiz show. My gap year there coincided almost exactly with 9/11 and the year after. As Rajan sombrely notes, royal reporting is not scripture, by which he means, I suppose, that it is basically gossip, as delivered by a servant. This is going to be one of our best series yet.. Mr Rajan's apology comes after his BBC documentary the Princes and The Press is understood to have sparked fury at the Palace, with the Queen said to have been "upset" by the show. Forgive me Im just trying to understand the specific level it would be acceptable for a person such as Amol Rajan to reach. And he said he "deeply regrets" his incendiary words. She is in her early forties. The second part of the doc was titled 'Sussexit'- after Harry said the term 'Megxit' was a misogynistic term that was "created by a troll [and] amplified by royal correspondents". OK, but these are distant past events. . He joined The Independent newspaper in 2007 and worked there for several years in various roles, including as a news and sports reporter, columnist and comment editor, before he became editor of the publication in June 2013. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Amol Rajan today apologised for comments he made in tweets and The Independent years ago, Amol Rajan said the royal clan was 'full of fools' and called Prince Philip a 'racist buffoon', BBC documentary 'The Princes and the Press' explores William and Harrys relationship with news outlets, comments he had made while writing for The Independent, Princes and The Press is understood to have sparked fury at the Palace, allegedly aired "unfounded" allegations that William and his staff briefed the media, legal reps reported to have watched the second instalment, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The irresistible rise of Amol Rajan - and what his BBC critics think Armed with brains and ambition, the journalist and presenter now bestrides the British media world - but is his judgement. The BBC said she had 'no intention to mislead the court on this'. A BBC documentary he recently presented - The Princes And The Press - attracted criticism from the royal households, which said "overblown and unfounded claims" were given credibility. And if the Queen really was ever cross, well, doubtless shell also be feeling much better now. . He will continue to be a presenter on the Today programme and will also continue the Amol Rajan Interviews show. And this morning Justin is wearing a cardigan, a sort of a cross between an actor from Starsky & Hutch and Val Doonican. Rajan said he was delighted to become only the third host in the shows 60-year history, following Paxman and the recently deceased Bamber Gascogine. The new face of University Challenge: Radio 4 star Amol Rajan poses for photos on set of long-running BBC quiz show after Jeremy Paxman stepped down as host following Parkinson's diagnosis The BBC today provided a first look at new University Challenge host Amol Rajan and a redesigned set as recording gets underway for the popular quiz . The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Rajan, a former editor of The Independent, was forced to apologise after making incendiary remarks about the royals in articles written for the newspaper in 2012. BBC reporter Amol Rajan is investigating how the government and employers could address classism in a new documentary featuring a student from Hull. Rajan had previously worked for Lebedev as a media adviser. Ill devote my first starter for 10 to him and to the millions of quiz fiends who, like me, love those rare occasions when they know the answer before the students do., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Lily James steals the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown as she flies Met Gala 2023: Kate Moss, 49, slips into a pink lingerie inspired gown as she coordinates with lookalike Met Gala 2023: Brooklyn Beckham looks lovingly at wife Nicola Peltz as she wears a flowing white gown with Baring it all! A former researcher on University Challenge has heavily criticised the BBC for appointing Amol Rajan as Jeremy Paxman 's replacement. The BBC's media editor, 39, was confirmed to be taking over from Paxman last year, after the 72 . Rajans presenting style has begun to attract comment from even the most cautious of commentators, with the Financial Times recently describing him dryly as the BBCs increasingly ubiquitous presenter. BBC's media editor Amol Rajan (pictured left) is replacing Jeremy Paxman (pictured right) as the host of University Challenge. But others have taken issue with the move from the BBC, after a former University Challenge researcher explained why she felt he was not the right decision to helm the programme. It sends a clear signal and undoes so much work done to make all students feel welcome and safe, she began. Published: 22:01 BST, 7 February 2023 | Updated: 13:51 BST, 8 February 2023. A single exchange on Fridays show explains what I mean. He seems to doubt anyone watching could have even the vaguest grasp not only of the basics of journalism, but of the English language itself. None of this is likely to rattle Rajan, who was born in Kolkata in India, came to South London with his family aged three, attended state schools and went on to study English at Cambridge which, he says, changed his life for ever. What does it take for bright working-class youngsters to break into the elite? A BBC journalist was today slammed for joking about throwing a brick at Kate Middleton and Prince William in unearthed tweets. The BBC had also been set to release a five-part podcast this week, exploring the royals relationship with the Press, but it was mysteriously delayed at the eleventh hour. I approached University Challenge myself months ago Ive loved working with the fab team who seem to love me and just narrated a UC [University Challenge] documentary thats going out on BBC Two. Last modified on Thu 18 Aug 2022 13.13 EDT. Mr Rajan, who used to edit the paper, reportedly called Prince Philip a "racist buffoon" in one column while describing Wills' and Kate's public role "a total fraud" in an open letter to the couple. As well as a new host, the set for University Challenge has been modernised, with changes since the previous set, which was in place from 2013 and saw 1,736 contestants compete. The comments below have been moderated in advance. He also reportedly urged the couple to "renounce the luxuries of royal patronage and aristocracy" and said of other royals: "Aside from the Queen whose public image is crafted by an ever-expanding team of propagandists this clan is unusually full of fools". If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Metro.co.uk has contracted BBC for comment on this story, while Lillian Crawford declined a request to comment. I did very much enjoy his book on spin bowlers, though a much better way of spending an evening than having champagne misted halitotically over you by a parade of dickheads who imagine that their work is hugely significant. Another said: "After the Bashir debacle, HOW can the BBC turn a blind eye to Amol Rajan and his vile tweets going back to 2012? "Amol is an experienced BBC journalist who reports on all of the topics he covers in an impartial way and in line with the BBCs editorial guidelines., Huge blow to Starmer as Brits say Sunak best leader & reject woke Labour, Shock Sky favourite in talks to replace Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday, Everton captain Coleman rushed to hospital after suffering horror knee injury, Warning as popular cheese removed from supermarkets over deadly bacteria fears, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In the days and hours before The Princes and the Press screened, some parts of the media were in a right old flap. At the time, he commented of Rowling: In a blog about the transgender debate, she offended many people. Mr Paxman announced in May 2021 he was being treated for Parkinson's but said his symptoms were 'currently mild'. When he was announced as the new host in August, almost a year before hell be hitting our screens on the BBC One programme, Rajan described the opportunity to host as dream come true territory. I have absolutely nothing against Prince Harry, or Prince William, or Catherine Middleton, or the Queen. Now, weve been given our first look at Rajans University Challenge debut, as recording is underway for the programmes 61st year. The presenter also said he didn't want to join a support group because he was suspicious of them. But it was claimed at the time of the interview that insiders at the corporation were concerned by the interview, including Rajan's apparent 'chumminess' with Djokovic. But it is a tribute to the business that said burden is shouldered daily by any number of lavishly shameless individuals, across all titles, without exception. [See also: Prince Harrys attack on the tabloids ignores the real media pirates]. Like the worst party ever, it sends you to bed grateful: an inexpressible feeling of escape. This is worse. The BBC today gave a first look at new University Challenge host Amol Rajan and a redesigned set as recording gets under way for the quiz show's 61st year.. Rebecca English For Daily Mail. A BBC spokesperson said: Once journalists join the BBC, they leave past views at the door. The presenter will . "Couple have a mog sanctuary mansion with bazillions of cats. Rajan also came under fire after he presented a controversial BBC documentary titled The Princes And The Press, which explored William and Harry's relationship with the media. BBC Todays popular and very old-school sports presenter Garry Richardson was remarking on the sartorial appearance of Rajan and Webb, while reminiscing about two broadcasting titans who had long ago occupied their seats: When I started doing this programme 100 years ago . The broadcaster said the Duchess of Sussex had asked it to 'clarify' that she had, in fact, apologised for 'not remembering' asking her former PR chief to help with the controversial royal biography Finding Freedom. It did take someone like me, says Dan Wootton, about the decision, when he was at the Sun, to break ranks with the palace specialists and tell readers all about the Queens bollocking of stroppy Harry (or was it stroppy Meghan?) Mr Paxman had a 34-year relationship with Elizabeth Clough, who is the mother of his three children, but left her for book editor Jillian Taylor in 2017. Even before the controversial documentary aired the BBC faced a 'bias' row over selecting Rajan for the role, after it emerged he once called the idea of monarchy 'absurd'. As any diehard fan of the show will tell you, it is protocol that whoever makes this announcement always introduces their colleague first. A man who has applauded the bravery of TERFs is taking over a show with one of the biggest queer/trans representations on TV. Jeremy Paxman to step down as University Challenge host, BBCs Amol Rajan criticised for using phrase pro-life in Roe v Wade interview, BBCappoints Amol Rajan as Radio 4 Today programme presenter, Independent editor: I didn't react fast enough to claims we backed Tories, Independent editor knew paper would close on day he took the job. The whole point of working for these people for half the money you could get elsewhere is so that you can convince yourself youre Deep Throat because youve divulged a spat about a tiara. However, with his name not even being on many bookmakers lists, his appointment has been a surprise to some fans of the show. Last year, he sparked anger from the Royal Family over a documentary about Prince William and Harry and their relationship with the media which was criticised as inaccurate - although the BBC defended it. Rajan has worked variously as the BBC's media editor and presenter of its Media Show, a Masterchef critic, and the host of the Big Debate on the Asian Network. Ive had an amazing time rehearsing & being a standby presenter for it this year. Isn't that what the Wokies do when distasteful, hateful old tweets emerge?". Mr Paxman opened up about his Parkinson's diagnosis last year in a newspaper interview. Sign up to receive information regarding NS events, subscription offers & product updates. 17/01/2022. Clarence House denied it, unconvincingly. ", Mr Rajan replied: "Is that on Freeview? Earlier this month, ITV announced a documentary in which Mr Paxman will reflect on his diagnosis and meet those at the forefront of research. Rajan apologised after describing the public role of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured) as a 'total fraud' and called Prince Philip a 'racist buffoon'. Amol is an experienced BBC journalist who reports on all of the topics he covers in an impartial way and in line with the BBC's editorial guidelines. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Amol Rajan today apologised for comments he made in The Independent years ago, Amol Rajan said the royal clan was 'full of fools' and called Prince Philip a 'racist buffoon', BBC documentary 'The Princes and the Press' explores William and Harrys relationship with news outlets, BBC star Amol Rajan forced into humiliating apology for rude and immature comments on Prince Philip, Kate and William, Huge blow to Keir Starmer as Sun mega poll shows Brits think Rishi Sunak is a better leader & reject Labour's woke ideas, Brits are proud of this great country despite endless negativity from the left, Just one in five Brits back 'completely outdated' BBC licence fee, poll reveals, Chances of Labour landslide are melting as voters simply don't trust Keir Starmer, Evil 'Devils Disciple' serial killer enjoys freedom after 47 years despite being 'too dangerous to release permanently', First picture of 'friend to everyone' Brit grandad, 60, who died snorkelling on dream family P&O cruise in Caribbean, Leading Jewish organisation demands meeting with Guardian editor over 'sickening anti-Semitic cartoon' of ex-BBC boss, Woman stabbed to death in horror daylight attack on busy street next to O2 Brixton Academy as police hunt killer, Princes and The Press is understood to have sparked fury at the Palace, allegedly aired "unfounded" allegations that William and his staff briefed the media, legal reps reported to have watched the second instalment, The second part of the doc was titled 'Sussexit', Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 'With his immense intellect, authority, and respect from students and viewers alike, Jeremy hands over a format, and show, as strong as ever. And every single one of these lines can be found on one particular Twitter feed that re-tweeted them Amol Rajans! We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Its modernisation of a kind and it certainly says something about Rajans irrepressible rise at the BBC. He said his doctor had him tested for the incurable condition after seeing him on University Challenge during lockdown. He was raised in Tooting, south-west London, and, after attending Graveney School, took a gap year to work in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office before going on to read English literature at Downing College, Cambridge. He revealed in May last year that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The BBC's Amol Rajan faces a backlash after apologising for comments on the Royal Family (Image: Getty) Prince Harry and Meghan attend the Salute To Freedom Gala in New York (Image: Dia Dipasupil . And it was this week claimed members of the Royal family were mulling over their next steps, with legal reps reported to have watched the second instalment when it aired on Tuesday. Even accounting for their long-term interest in attacking the BBC, we have to wonder why the enemies of cancel culture are trying to cancel him for it. His bumptiousness was quite off the scale some tracts of the programme were little less than The Amol Rajan Show. A weekly newsletter helping you fit together the pieces of the global economic slowdown. "In reference to very reasonable questions about some foolish commentary from a former life, I want to say I deeply regret it," Rajan wrote on Twitter. The self-delusion frequently spreads to those who cover the royals. The journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan has been announced as the new host of University Challenge, taking over from Jeremy Paxman. Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge from autumn 2023, the BBC revealed today. BBC journalist Amol Rajan has apologised for "rude and immature" comments he made about the Royal Family a decade ago.
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