BBC newsreader ‘broke corporation rules’ in viral clip | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHannah RobertsThursday 06 November 2025 17:38 GMTBBC presenter changes ‘pregnant people’ to ‘women’BBC newsreader Martine Croxall breached the corporation’s impartiality rules after visibly reacting on air while changing the phrase "pregnant people" to "women".The incident, which occurred during a live broadcast, led to 20 viewer complaints that were subsequently upheld by the BBC.The Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) determined that Ms Croxall's facial expression, accompanying the script alteration, gave the impression of her expressing a personal view on controversies surrounding trans identity.Ms Croxall stated she was reacting to a script that included "clumsily incorporated phrases" such as "the aged" and "pregnant people".The ECU concluded that giving a strong impression of a personal view on a controversial matter, even inadvertently, falls short of the BBC’s impartiality expectations for its presenters.In fullNewsreader who went viral after changing ‘pregnant people’ intro broke rules, BBC saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in