BBC Breakfast insiders have reportedly shared what really went on behind the scenes when an interview with Geri Halliwell-Horner erupted into chaos, with BBC host Naga Munchetty asking her: "Do you not like being interviewed?"

The frosty exchange saw the BBC reportedly apologise to the former Spice Girls star after she pointed at Naga and commented on her personal life. Naga told her: "Do you know what? You're very interesting as an interviewee, making sure you've done your research on us."

Co-host Charlie Stayt added that she was "pointing her fingers a lot", after which Geri apologised and asked the hosts if she was being rude. After Naga bluntly asked: "Do you not like being interviewed?" Geri replied: "I like communication."

Now, however, sources have told the Daily Mail "what really happened". 52-year-old Geri has reportedly said she "never wanted to appear on the show opposite [Naga and Charlie] again" - but insiders have reminded the publication that it was not all Naga, but Charlie too.

Sources chimed in on the alleged row between boss Richard Frediani and Naga, alleging he has forced a "normalisation of people crying at work and on their journeys home. There are favourites, and it is made explicitly clear to everyone in the newsroom who they are".

They also claimed that Naga had "had enough" of the executive's "abhorrent" behaviour, and decided to "stick up for her more junior colleagues". Insiders also claimed Naga is "pleasant" to work with on set, despite sometimes coming across frostily on-screen.

One insider alleged: "Because of Naga's sharp tongue and direct manner, she was an easy scapegoat for those who are backing Frediani. She was a sitting duck to drag into this row."

Those reportedly aligned with Frediani include Nina Warhurst and Sally Nugent, along with Jon Kay. All three are also newsreaders on the News at One programme, which Frediani was put in charge of by BBC CEO of news and current affairs Deborah Turness.

The BBC has declined to comment when approached by Express.co.uk.