The under-fire BBC needs a new boss after getting embroiled in a row with US President Donald Trump over the way Panorama edited a video of one of his speeches. Your Daily Star offers some potential candidates
The BBC is on the lookout for a new director general after boss Tim Davie resigned this week following the row over an edited Donald Trump video that sparked a $1billion legal threat from the US President.
His departure was followed by frenzied speculation over who will take over the job, which comprises the roles of chief executive and editor-in-chief of the corporation. Whoever bags the role will have a mammoth task ahead of them to rebuild trust in an organisation accused of bias and under huge pressure from streaming rivals ahead of its Royal Charter renewal discussion next year.
But fear not Beeb bosses, for your Daily Star has drawn up a list of alternative candidates that could be up to the job.
Mr Blobby
The 90s telly fave was a smash hit with BBC viewers when he burst onto the scene as part of beloved Saturday night variety show Noel’s House Party. He topped the Christmas charts in 1993 with a comedy single and the British public could not get enough of him.
And the jiggly-eyed character has found a new generation of fans thanks to online clips of his antics, so he could be the perfect man to breath fresh life into the BBC as it tries to stay relevant in the digital age.
The pink, yellow-spotted prankster would be the ideal diversity candidate after a succession of 17 posh white blokes in the job. However, communication might be an issue as he has only ever been heard to say the word “blobby” in an electronically altered voice.
Andy Windsor
The prince-turned-commoner is out of work and likely to be looking for a new job after being banished by angry big bro King Charles. He certainly has experience in crisis management and dealing with scandals, which will be vital to the role.
And he is responsible for one of the Beeb’s most memorable moments when he sat down with Newsnight host Emily Maitlis and told the nation he cannot sweat.
But while he is well-connected, it may be too much of a risk for an already under-fire organisation to take a chance on someone with little broadcast experience and a heavily damaged reputation already.
Sam Allardyce
Big Sam has an incredible track record of saving a beleagured outfit during a time of crisis and Beeb bosses could do a lot worse than turn to him in their hour of need.
He has experience in handling budgets, egos and now is a broadcast pro as he is a regular on TalkSport these days and even has his own podcast, proving his versatility.
But the footie manager loves sunny Dubai and spends a lot of time there and recently hinted he could be interested in the vacant Wolves job. However he could be interested in a short-term deal until a permanent successor is found.
Michelle Mone
Scottish underwear mogul, dubbed Baroness Bra when she was made a peer in 2015, saw her lingerie brand achieve international success after actress Julia Roberts reportedly wore an Ultimo bra in the hit film Erin Brockovich.
She has broadcast experience having been a presenter on the 2005 BBC One series Mind Your Own Business, in which she gave advice to a number of small businesses. Mone also has experience in handling public money.
And her business background would stand her in good stead to handle tough negotiations with the government over the renewal of the royal charter. But you could forgive bosses for fearing it could go t**s up with her at the helm.
Bonnie Blue
Content juggernaut Bonnie, real name Tia Billinger, claims to have made millions already, which could give her the edge if the the BBC is to pivot to a subscription-based model.
She has previously worked in finance recruitment for the NHS, giving her hands-on experience of working for a much-loved, but often maligned national institution.
And given the scale of the BBC’s sprawling operation, she will have no problem having thousands of people underneath her if she was to take over. Bosses might want to appoint somebody else to oversee Cbeebies though.
Joey Barton
The combative Barton is used to legal fights having just been dragged through the courts for sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcasters.
And he might be looking for a new job himself soon after campaigners launched a bid to stop his YouTube videos earning cash following his conviction.
But it might be an awkward first day in the job, considering one of the broadcasters he targeted was BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine, who he dubbed a “bike nonce” .
The Daily Star Lettuce
Ex-PM Liz Truss seems to have ruled herself out of the job after she posted on social media: “X is the future, BBC is the past.” She previously said of the Trump row: “This should be the end of nationalised broadcasting.”
So perhaps the obvious choice is our heroic lettuce which outlasted her stint as PM. Our video of the brave 60p Tesco lettuce has been immortalised in the BFI National Archive, a major boost on its media CV.
And it has the backing of Tory political giant James McAlpine, who told us last week: “I think the lettuce has a lot more substance [than Truss].”
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