BBC Breakfast has two versions of the iconic red sofa for very different reasons

27 February 2024 , 10:37

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BBC Breakfast has two versions of the iconic red sofa for very different reasons (Image: BBC)

BBC Breakfast is known for the iconic red sofa presenters sit on every day to provide viewers with the latest news.

Last year, the programme moved into a new studio, and unbeknownst to a lot of people, the BBC has two versions of the red sofa - and they're used for very different reasons. One is placed in the studio for the likes of Naga Munchetty, Jon Kay, Sally Nugent and Charlie Stayt to present from while the other sits in the reception area.

While one red sofa sits in Salford, another is placed at their HQ in MediaCityUK. There is a second sofa sitting in the reception area for fans of the programme to use for photo opportunities and it has been replicated to look exactly like the real sofa seen on our TVs.

"It's pretty cool that they have it and guests of the show - or even guests from other BBC productions - enjoy it," an insider recently claimed about the second sofa. "Usually those who appear on BBC Breakfast love a picture either with the hosts or the set and are of course able to do so."

There are two red sofas in MediaCity (BBC)

They added to The Sun: "But because the show is completely live there are time restrictions." MediaCityUK has a lot of restaurants and cafés so it's no surprise that people pay the fake studio a visit. Meanwhile, viewers of the show claimed Charlie was "fuming" last week when Naga made an awkward dig during a discussion about mansplaining.

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The pair were discussing female golf pro Georgia Ball, whose viral clip - in which she was criticised by a male golfer - has been watched more than 10 million times. Viewers have accused the unseen observer of mansplaining (the explanation of something by a man, typically to a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending) during the "awkward" exchange and commended Georgia for being so polite through the whole encounter.

Talking about the viral video, Naga, 48, quipped: "Don't give people advice unless you're asked." With one eyebrow raised, Charlie asked: "You're giving people advice?" However, Naga simply smirked and said: "Just saying", leaving Charlie, 61, looking considerably cross.

It's not the first time Naga has ruffled feathers on the famous red sofa. In recent days, the Strictly Come Dancing star also labelled a guest's comment "patronising", forcing them to apologise.

* BBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One

Zara Woodcock