Naga Munchetty speaks out as BBC Breakfast star announces move away from show for new role

BBC Breakfast presenter Nina Warhurst took a subtle swipe at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as she addressed the boos they received at the National Television Awards on Thursday (October 13).The 42-year-old sat alongside Charlie Stayt, replacing his regular Friday partner Naga Munchetty on the red sofa to present the day's headlines.Chat quickly turned to the NTAs, which took place at the OVO Arena in Wembley last night and the pair spoke to TV critic Scott Bryan about many of this year's winners. Holly and Phil took to the stage after This Morning won Best Daytime show, but weren't met with the kindest of responses as the crowd could be heard booing the pair as they headed to collect their award.Referencing the incident, Nina asked: "Did we hear though..

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was notably missing from the BBC studio during Friday's (October 14) instalment of the morning show.

BBC Breakfast fans are calling on Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt to separate after viewers have seen them 'bickering' on camera. The hosts present BBC Breakfast together from Thursday to Saturday each week, and have done so for quite some time. During the show Naga and Chris discussed a pair of vintage Levi jeans that were being sold for £80,000.

BBC Breakfast viewers claimed that presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt didn't look comfortable during an interview with Billy Idol. The duo helmed Thursday's (October 13) instalment of the morning show and welcomed the legendary musician onto the red sofa to discuss his new tour, The Roadside Tour which is heading to the UK this week.The 66-year-old first emerged on the punk rock scene back in the 70s as the lead singer of the band Generation X, confessing to the presenters that they never looked at their career beyond a few years.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood scolds Charlie Stayt as she catches him 'not listening'The topic of "being scared" of the rocker came into conversation, but Charlie made a point that the star now sings lullabies to his grandchildren, posing the question whether he's become a different person because of that.He responded: "Well it's lovely because you get to see the world through their eyes.

AMANDA Holden revealed the first look at the brand new Britain's Got Talent's spin-off. The special themed show will focus entirely on the many spectacular magicians spawned by the format across the world.

BILLIE Faiers showed off her baby bump in a skintight dress as she prepares to move into her £1.4m Essex mansion. The reality star - who is currently pregnant with her third child - gave fans a glimpse of her growing stomach in a chocolate-brown maxi number.

Naga Munchetty had her fans working up a sweat as she shared a selfie on social media during a gym workout.The 47-year-old uploaded a snap after she had been running, leaving the BBC Breakfast presenter hot and bothered.Naga took to Instagram, where she regularly shares updates from her workouts, to post the pic to her 54,000 followers.READ MORE: Dan Walker makes cheeky jibe at fan after rushing to defend BBC's StrictlyIn a caption accompanying the image Naga wrote: "Decided to run at the gym rather than run home in pouring rain in Manchester... Needn't have worried about getting wet!"Fans were quick to comment on the selfie, with one writing: "Looking good, Naga! Beautiful as ever."A second said: "Wow! You look absolutely stunning - even after a workout..." While a third added: "Your honest posts inspire me.

Naga Munchetty, 47, said she was "putting the world to rights" as she shared a series of pictures of her catch up with a friend on Twitter. The BBC Breakfast star posted an insight into her dinner date with broadcaster pal Katherine Downes, whom she met while working together at the BBC, as they discussed "top drawer gossip". Naga reposted a tweet shared by Katherine, who left her job at the BBC in 2021 after 14 years, that was captioned: "Sometimes you need a treat of a night out with a good friend.

Carol Kirkwood has wished one of her colleagues good luck in his new job, but concerned fans are wondering about his future.The 60-year-old wished Owain Wyn Evans well as he prepares to switch from North West Weather to BBC Radio 2.Carol shared the news with her 236,000 followers and wished him “congratulations” and branded it “fab news”READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty says emotional goodbye to co-star as he quits showOwain’s initial message read: “From January I’ll be presenting the new Early Breakfast Show live from gorgeous Cardiff, making it the first daily Radio 2 show to be broadcast from Wales.

Naga Munchetty, 47, said she was "putting the world to rights" as she shared a series of pictures of her catch up with a friend on Twitter.The BBC Breakfast star posted an insight into her dinner date with broadcaster pal Katherine Downes, whom she met while working together at the BBC, as they discussed "top drawer gossip".Naga reposted a tweet shared by Katherine, who left her job at the BBC in 2021 after 14 years, that was captioned: "Sometimes you need a treat of a night out with a good friend."Delicious food, excellent cocktails and top drawer gossip with @TVNaga01 @HawksmoorMCR."In view of her 277,800 followers, Naga added: "Sometimes... I just need @KDownesSport to put the world to rights."The TV star concluded her tweet with a love heart emoji and the hashtag "topmate".The pictures showed the pair smiling from ear to ear as they enjoyed a feast at Hawksmoor in Manchester.The two broadcasters enjoyed some oysters and scallops that they paired with cocktails - with some of the pictures showing the leftovers of their meal.Fans of the BBC star soon took to the tweet's replies to comment on the pictures shared by her friend.F1ArmchairAssoc tweeted: "Catching up reminiscing….glass or two….hope you had a good day."Mcheyne240 said: "Just saying, but I really like Naga Munchetty.

Naga Munchetty, 47, spoke out about her “traumatic experience” having an IUD, or coil, fitted.The BBC Breakfast presenter spoke openly and honestly about her experience with getting a reliable form of contraception fitted in a recent broadcast. Having been warned by medical professionals that she might feel a bit uncomfortable, Naga’s experience with the coil suddenly became extremely painful, and during the episode she spoke to Dawn Harper, from Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies, as to why this could have been.Despite the episode airing a few months ago, Naga received praise from a Twitter user, who then tagged women’s health advocate Davina McCall in the tweet, telling her about the recent health chat.The tweet, from the user who goes by Mocha, read: “ Have you listened to this? It’s a must-listen if you are considering having an IUD fitted #contraception #iud #menopause #trauma ⁦@ThisisDavina⁩ #Menopausing #WomensHealth.”Shortly afterwards, Davina herself tweeted about her appreciation for the Radio 5 Live programme, tagging Naga as she praised the BBC Breakfast host.Davina’s response read: “This is good.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty has bid an emotional farewell to her co-star Owain Wyn Evans as he prepares to exit the show.Earlier this month, the Welsh broadcaster 38, confirmed he will be departing the staple morning series next year in order to join BBC Radio 2.Posting to Twitter, Owain wrote: "SOME NEWS. I’m joining BBC Radio 2! READ MORE:BBC Breakfast turns tense as Naga Munchetty shuts down Charlie Stayt in 'nonsense' row"From January I’ll be presenting the new Early Breakfast Show live from gorgeous Cardiff, making it the first daily Radio 2 show to be broadcast from Wales."I can't wait to get started."Among the many followers to congratulate Owain on his big career move was his BBC Breakfast colleague Naga.In an emotional post, the former Strictly Come Dancing star, 47, shared her best wishes for her exiting co-star, writing in a reply: "CONGRATULATIONS!! X"Owain was quick to reply to Naga's well-wishes and responded: "Thank you, Naga!"I am [very] sad that I won't be able to share a little Sat morning innuendo induced raised eyebrow and pursed lip with you on Breakfast anymore but [very] excited for the new show!"Naga was swiftly followed by other fans wanting to wish Owain well.One fan wrote: "Fabulous news, Owain.

BBC Breakfast was doling out tension in spades this week, as presenter Naga Munchetty shut down her co-host Charlie Stayt, branding his news item "nonsense".It didn't stop there, as Charlie went on to imply that the pair aren't friends – leaving a very chilly atmosphere on Thursday (October 6).As the pair were looking through the newspaper headlines of the day, Charlie stumbled across the news of a restaurant solely aimed at dogs, charging $75 (£66) for a three-course meal. READ MORE: Naga Munchetty despairs over new addition to family, asking fans for help Charlie explained: "This is a dog bistro, basically, and they do a three-course tasting menu for $75."On a Sunday, for example, would you like to hear what's on the menu?" he asked Naga, who was incredulous as she replied: "That's $75 for the dog?""Yes, it's a dog restaurant," Charlie explained patiently. "It's only the dogs that get fed.

BBC Breakfast turned slightly awkward during a snub from presenter Jon Kay during a chat with his co-host Sally Nugent.The pair were going through the newspaper headlines of the day on Wednesday (October 5) when Jon was forced to cut himself – and, by proxy, Sally – off.Sally had been reading aloud from a story about a content creator who splurged on billboards asking people to go on a date with him, wishing him luck at the end of the segment.READ MORE: Naga Munchetty despairs over new addition to family, asking fans for helpEd Chapman added a snap of himself to a huge billboard in his home city of Leeds, with Jon quipping to Sally: “Have you been driving past it?”“I’ve seen it!” she replied. She then explained: “He says he’s never been on a date and he’d like to go on a date.

Manori Ravindran International Editor When presenter June Sarpong agreed to take on the most public-facing diversity and inclusion role at the BBC in the fall of 2019, the corporation — and indeed the world — was a different place. “I joined when the BBC was just coming out the other side of everything that had happened with [breakfast presenter] Naga Munchetty,” Sarpong tells Variety on her last official day at the BBC, capping off three years as head of creative diversity. “Feelings were heightened.” The U.K. public broadcaster was smarting from a heavy backlash against the attempted censure of Munchetty, who was reprimanded for breaching impartiality guidelines after she criticized, on air, then U.S. President Donald Trump for perceived racism. The decision was overturned by then BBC director general Tony Hall, but only after widespread outcry against the corporation for punishing one of its top hosts for calling out racism, which many felt should be exempt from impartiality rules.

Lorraine Kelly has bid farewell to DJ Steve Wright after his BBC Radio show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, was axed after 23 years on air.In an emotional tweet, she wrote: “Can’t believe it’s the last Steve Wright in The Afternoon.“Loved being a listener and also lucky enough to have been a guest. Steve is such a brilliant broadcaster.”READ MORE:Lorraine Kelly wins battle to expand her £2m home following dispute with neighboursThe BBC announced the end of Wright’s slot to make way for more younger presenters on the station.Under Kelly’s tweet, tributes poured in.One listener wrote, “Listening for the final time.

Naga Munchetty turned to her fans for advice on Sunday, after encountering a bit of a dilemma. The presenter asked her followers on Twitter what she should do after her cat brought a bat into her home the previous day.SEE: BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty ends interview after guest makes major faux pasShe wrote: "Does anyone know how to get a bat to safety? [bat emoji]. "Cat brought one in yesterday.

BBC Breakfast host and BBC 5 Live presenter took to social media to ask for any rescue centres close to her home, after her cat brought a live bat into her house. Always seemingly having trouble with nature, Naga Munchetty, 47, popped the creature into a box with some towels and water, before a local rescue group came to take the bat away.Taking to her Twitter account to ask for any advice on how to safely get rid of the bat, Naga wrote: “Does anyone know how to get a bat to safety?“Cat brought one in yesterday.“It's alive this morning, no obvious injuries, but not flying.“Currently in a box with towels and a little water.

BBC BREAKFAST'S Naga Munchetty left Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt in shock after her honest admission. The BBC Breakfast host was handing the reins over to Matt and during the live cross, made a savage dig at the TV chef on Saturday morning.