BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty replaced by co-star at the last minute
BBC Breakfast favourite Naga Munchetty was noticeably missing from the show today, as her co-star stepped in to take over. The BBC Radio 5 live star usually presents the BBC show alongside co-host Charlie Stayt every Thursday to Saturday.
However, during Thursday’s (March 13) episode, Naga was absent with Nina Warhurst taking the reins instead. The TV host, 44, stepped in to cover the headlines alongside regular host Charlie, 62, as they presented the day's top stories from the famous red sofa.
The reason behind Naga’s absence remains unknown, and she has not yet commented on it via social media. This isn't the first time Naga has been missing from her usual slot and both Nina and Charlie didn’t address the change at the beginning of the show
Viewers who tuned in to the show wasted no time sharing their reaction to the shake-up as one fan wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Anyone seen Naga Munchetty? I think I’m actually missing her today. #BBC Breakfast."
Meanwhile one viewer claimed: “#bbcbreakfast There's no chemistry between Charlie and Nina.. It's like an awkward first date that your friends have set up.” It comes as Nina Warhurst was recently flooded with support as she revealed some exciting career news.
The journalist revealed she'll be "hanging up the high-viz and hairnet" on BBC Breakfast as she joins BBC News at One.
Sharing the news with her followers, The presenter took to her Instagram and reassured viewers that she'll "still be popping up on the red sofa" as she reflected on her seven years on the show.
"I'll be hanging up the high-viz and hairnet for a wee while as I join the BBC's News at One," she penned alongside a photo taken in the show's studio, alongside a throwback snap of the journalist from her early days on BBC Breakfast.
"The second photo was almost exactly seven (!) years ago," continued the mum-of-three. "I was heavily pregnant, very nervous, and unbelievably excited to be offered a few shifts on the national broadcast treasure that is @bbcbreakfast … @stephlunch took time to show me the ropes and help me feel at home.
"The job was made permanent as we came out of a lockdown and began looking around and wondering how we might pick up the pieces to heal and live again. It's been a privilege to help support our audiences through this tumultuous time. I am always amazed by those who invite us in to share their stories.
"When I was a teenager hoping to work in journalism, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine there’d be all these opportunities half a mile from my Salford home. Our London colleagues built a gem of a lunchtime programme and I can’t wait to work with our amazing team as we take it forward."
She concluded: "Ps - I'll still be popping up on the red sofa - if only to continue torturing Roger with my stories of air frying and washing lines."
