The BBC faces a sexism controversy after Amol Rajan was named host of the University Challenge - despite two women being said to be screened.
According to insiders,Emma Burnett, 37, and Samira Ahmed, 54, would both be Jeremy Paxman . replacementof } promised a chance to audition.
However, his boss declined the offer and approached the organization's media editor (aged 39).
These two of hers were Jeremy's two reserves of hers. That is, it was called out if Jeremy missed an episode, making her cynicism even more embarrassing.
The Sun understandsBBC has hired a man for the job - Mock The Week host Dara Ó Briain, age 50, another candidate.
A source said:
``Boys' jobs seem to be another case.''
72-year-old TV icon Jeremy has held the position for 27 years. I announced my resignation that week.
He revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with
. } Parkinson's disease disease. Jeremy Vine,and 57 others, were brought to court in 2020 for similar work.A BBC spokesperson yesterday said: says. Program host.
