BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty in new presenting job as star quit role after eight years

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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty has landed another presenting role, this time with BBC Radio 5 Live's Must Watch podcast.The beloved presenter, who graces our screens from Thursday to Saturday each week alongside Charlie Stayt, will be stepping in to replace current host Nihal Arthanayake, who has stepped down after eight years.TV critics Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell will continue their roles on the show.The new line-up, including Naga, will guide listeners through the best and worst of TV and streaming content, offering advice on must-see shows.

While Naga hasn't yet commented on her new role, co-star Scott announced her arrival on X - formerly Twitter. He said: "Must Watch is back from next Monday at a new time, with a new host," adding: "Naga Munchetty (@TVNaga01) will be with Hayley and I every Monday taking us through the best (and worst) on television." He also revealed a new broadcast time of 1pm on Mondays and reminded listeners that the podcast would be released weekly, reports Birmingham Live.

The announcement sparked mixed reactions, with some fans excited about Naga's new role but others concerned about her potentially overlapping schedule with her other BBC Radio 5 Live duties.

Naga, widely recognised for her work on television, is equally engaged in the world of radio, presenting on BBC Radio 5 Live every Monday to Wednesday, from 11am to 1pm.