Key Highlights
- Mike Graham, a 65-year-old journalist and host of the Talk breakfast show Morning Glory, was sacked after posting a racist message on his Facebook page.
- The post featured offensive content comparing London’s multicultural population to being “fucked” by “multicultural b**chs.”
- Despite claiming the post was made as a result of hacking, keen-eyed viewers pointed out that an almost identical photo had been posted on Graham’s X account just moments before.
- Graham has previously faced backlash over comments about London’s security and the city being “bereft.”
Mike Graham Sacked from Talk Breakfast Show: A Timeline of Events
The saga of Mike Graham, a 65-year-old journalist who hosts the popular Talk breakfast show Morning Glory, took an abrupt turn when he was sacked after posting a deeply offensive and racist message on his Facebook page. This incident occurred in October 2025.
Initial Post and Backlash
The post featured a picture of a statue of Winston Churchill alongside a picture of a crowded Tube carriage, with the caption: “Tell me we’re not f***ed by multicultural b**chs. Why are we surrounded by non-white people? Just f*** off…” This content sparked significant backlash and criticism from viewers, leading to Graham’s suspension from his show.
Claims of Hacking and Internal Investigation
Graham insisted that the post was made as a result of his Facebook page being hacked. However, keen-eyed viewers were quick to point out that an almost identical photo of the statue of Winston Churchill had been posted on Graham’s X account (formerly Twitter) just moments before the Facebook post was published. This revelation cast doubt on his claim and led to an internal investigation by News UK, the parent company of Talk.
Internal Investigation Results and Sacking
A spokesperson for News UK stated that “An abhorrent and vile post appeared on Mike Graham’s Facebook page in October. Mike Graham said this was not posted by him and he agreed to cooperate with a company investigation, using an independent forensic firm.” However, the spokesperson continued, “He later reneged on several opportunities to cooperate with the company investigation. We have been gravely concerned at his repeated failure to cooperate on such a serious matter and the decision has been taken that Mike Graham will not return to Talk.”
Previous Controversies
Graham’s career has faced previous controversies, including comments about London’s security and the city being “bereft.” In September 2025, during his show on Talk at the Shepherd Bush Empire, he raged against what he called the “bereft city” of London after his car was broken into in a car park. He criticized Sir Sadiq Khan amid his row with Donald Trump over the state of the capital, telling him: “London is now a bereft city. You can’t walk down the street without being very careful not to get your phone out without being very careful and to watch all around you.” This statement also garnered significant criticism from viewers.
The incident has raised questions about the standards expected of media personalities and the consequences of such controversial statements in the digital age. As of 12 November 2025, Graham’s Morning Glory show was replaced by Jeremy Kyle on Talk.
