# BBC Names Ex-'Panorama' Editor As News Director

> BBC appoints Rachel Jupp, former Panorama editor, as next director of news.
- Title: BBC Names Ex-'Panorama' Editor As News Director · Deadline
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: rachel jupp, bbc, panorama, deborah turness, donald trump, editorial scandal, entertainment, culture, Names, Ex-'Panorama', Editor, News
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/bbc-news-rachel-jupp-director-news-1237146621
- Author: Jake Kanter
- Published: 2026-10-05T13:17:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rachel jupp, bbc, panorama, deborah turness, donald trump, editorial scandal, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Rachel Jupp becomes BBC’s next director of news after Deborah Turness resigned amid Trump editorial scandal.