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BBC Names Ex-'Panorama' Editor As News Director
BBC appoints Rachel Jupp, former Panorama editor, as next director of news.
In brief
BBC appoints Rachel Jupp, former Panorama editor, as next director of news. Rachel Jupp becomes BBC’s next director of news after Deborah Turness resigned amid Trump editorial scandal. Originally reported by Deadline.
New News Director
Rachel Jupp becomes BBC’s next director of news, replacing Deborah Turness.
Former Panorama Editor
Rachel Jupp was the former editor of Panorama before becoming BBC’s news director.
Replaced By Resignation
Deborah Turness resigned last November amid an explosive editorial scandal over Donald Trump.
Shortlist Competition
Rachel Jupp was on a four-person shortlist for the role after Turness resigned.
Competing Candidates
She fended off competition from Jonathan Munro, Esme Wren, and Rhuanedd Richards.
The one thing
Rachel Jupp becomes BBC’s next director of news after Deborah Turness resigned amid Trump editorial scandal.
