Naga Munchetty to leave BBC One's Breakfast after 17 years
Naga Munchetty is stepping down from her role as a co-host on BBC Breakfast after 17 years to focus on her new position at Radio 5 Live. She will transition to presenting the 5 Live Breakfast show five days a week starting in December.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in the BBC's flagship broadcasting lineup, reflecting the network's ongoing talent management and programming strategy.
By Ian Youngs Culture reporter Published 4 minutes ago BBC Breakfast co-host Naga Munchetty is leaving the show after 17 years, and will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live's breakfast show.
Munchetty joined BBC One's Breakfast as a finance reporter and has been one of the main hosts for the past 12 years.
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