'Real reason' Naga Munchetty quit BBC Breakfast as radio predecessor fights back tears over exit

The presenter, 51, announced she is leaving the show after 17 years following a ‘bullying probe’

Naga Munchetty has confirmed that she is leaving her hosting role on BBC Breakfast for BBC Radio 5 Live after she faced bullying accusations at the end of 2025

BBC insiders speak out as Naga Munchetty quits BBC Breakfast amid a massive shake-up on the show

Naga Munchetty quits BBC Breakfast for Radio 5 Live flagship show  The Times

THE BBC’s probe into Naga Munchetty’s “bullying behaviour” has been quietly closed. The Corporation had been reviewing her conduct after allegations of bullying, crude sexual remarks and even claims she reprimanded an intern for incorrectly spreading Marmite on her toast. But, as the presenter today announces she is le

Move comes after the presenter has faced allegations of bullying, but there is no suggestion it is related Naga Munchetty is to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years on the flagship television show to become co-presenter of Radio 5 Live’s breakfast show. The current 5 Live Breakfast hosts, Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards,

Viewers admitted the clip 'lives rent free in my head' after the awkward 2022 interaction saw backlash to Naga Munchetty's comments.

Naga Munchetty has landed a new role away from BBC Breakfast, and fans are stunned

NewsTVBBC BreakfastThe presenter's new role has already been confirmed10:23, 28 Jul 2026Naga Munchetty is set to leave her role on BBC Breakfast, the broadcaster has confirmed. The 51-year-old has been a familiar face on our TV screens every morning for 17 years.‌Naga first joined Breakfast on BBC One as a finance repo

She will host the breakfast show on BBC Radio 5 Live from January 2027.

Naga Muchetty has confirmed she's leaving her role on BBC Breakfast and the broadcaster's new job has already been announced

Naga Munchetty QUITS BBC Breakfast after 17 years as presenter announces new role away from show  GB News

The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.