Naga Munchetty quits BBC Breakfast after 17 years following ‘bullying probe’
Naga Munchetty first joined BBC Breakfast back in 2009 (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)
Naga Munchetty has announced that she is stepping down from BBC Breakfast after nearly two decades.
The presenter, 51, joined the morning show back in 2009, but will now make the transition over to Radio 5 Live.
Taking over from the current 5 Live hosts, Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards, who are leaving in December, Naga will co-host the Breakfast show from January onwards.
Her move comes after a formal probe into allegations of bullying was launched last year, including accusations relating to interactions with colleagues and production staff.
Asked about joining 5 Live Breakfast, Naga said: ‘I’m thrilled to be joining 5 Live Breakfast in January. Live news, great conversations and connecting with audiences are what I love most about broadcasting, and 5 Live does all of that brilliantly.
‘It has been a privilege to be part of the BBC Breakfast TV team for the past 17 years, working alongside an incredibly talented and hard-working group of journalists who are not only outstanding colleagues but also great friends.
Naga has presented the station’s weekday mid-morning programme since 2021 (Picture: BBC)
‘Presenting a flagship programme on 5 Live is an opportunity that was simply too good to pass up. It will take a huge amount of work and require 100% of my focus and energy, and I’m really looking forward to throwing myself into the role.
‘Over the last five years, I’ve been privileged to build a relationship with 5 Live listeners on the mid-morning programme and help shine a light on the issues that matter most to them. I’m excited to build on that in the Breakfast slot and to start each day with our listeners every morning.
‘Between now and January, I’ll continue presenting the two programmes I love. I’m sure there will be plenty of news to cover, and it will very much be business as usual.’
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