BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty replaced for third week in a row as fans baffled

03 February 2024 , 12:50

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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty replaced for third week in a row as fans baffled

BBC Breakfast viewers were left baffled after another shake-up on the sofa saw Naga Munchetty missing her third consecutive week, with Charlie Stayt having another co-host.

Charlie greeted viewers alongside BBC star Sally Nugent on Saturday morning, as he continued to host the show alongside stand-ins for Naga. Sally had announced that she would be holding the fort on the breakfast show in a post on Instagram with a behind-the-scenes photo and a caption: "Bonus trip to the office!"

Sally is usually seen on the sofa from Monday to Wednesday, when she hosts BBC Breakfast alongside John Kay but made a surprise weekend appearance in the absence of Naga, who has also taken time away from her Radio 5 Live show, with Loose Women star Kaye Adams taking the helm over the airwaves.

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty replaced for third week in a row as fans baffled by 'missing' host

Naga's absence follows an announcement at the end of last year in which the BBC said they would be merging its two news channels with several presenters being axed in the shake-up. Auntie Beeb announced that Martine Croxall, Kasia Madera, Annita McVeigh, Geeta Guru-Murthy and Karin Giannone would be leaving with immediate effect but the corporation then reversed the decision for a couple of the presenters, who will return to their roles imminently. The Times has also reported that the BBC would also be offering the other presenters a permanent role so that they could avoid any legal action being taken by them.

Nina has only recently just returned from maternity leave as she welcomed her third child with husband Ed Fraser in July. Earlier this month Nina returned to the BBC studio as host Jon Kay happily introduced her, with Nina telling her co-star that she missed them. She went on to gush about her baby and said her baby girl is "the best".

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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty with co-presenter Charlie Stayt

Jon told viewers: "I am delighted to say that back from maternity leave it's Nina. Lovely to see you." Nina said: "Thank you very much it's lovely to be back. I have missed the gang. I'm missing the baby this morning very much but yeah it's lovely to be back. Best job in the world. And best baby in the world. She added: "I know everyone thinks their baby is the best one but sorry guys, mine actually is."

Meanwhile Naga has turned her had to presenting other shows as she recently fronted satirical news programme Have I Got News For You. Naga presented alongside Maisie Adam and Richard Osman, with her appearance going down a treat with fans. "Great hosting. Hope to see you in the chair again soon," said one fan as they flocked to X, formally Twitter. "Naga Munchetty needs to host Have I Got News For You every week," said another. While someone else said: "Naga's fun cheeky side is perfect for HIGNY BBC should utilise her fun side more."

James Brinsford