Full Breakdown
Naga Munchetty Leaves BBC Breakfast for Radio 5 Live Breakfast
7/28/2026, 12:18:23 PM
Core Change: Transition to Radio 5 Live
After 17 years on BBC Breakfast, co-host Naga Munchetty will leave the television programme to become the sole presenter of Radio 5 Live’s flagship Breakfast show. From January, she will host the radio slot five days a week, shifting from her current split schedule of three days on TV and three days on 5 Live’s mid-morning programme.
Background and Recent Schedule Shifts
Munchetty joined BBC One’s Breakfast as a finance reporter and became one of its main hosts 12 years ago. Her departure coincides with a broader reshuffle: Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards announced they will leave the current 5 Live Breakfast team. Burden will take over Munchetty’s former mid-morning slot, while Edwards will continue hosting the sport quiz *Fighting Talk*.
Official Statements & Responses
Edwards noted he will miss “our wonderful audience” and looks forward to no longer waking up at 3.45 a.m.
Verbatim Quote
- “After 15 years hosting 5 Live Breakfast, I've decided it's time for a change - and I'm really excited about launching my new show on the station.” — Rick Edwards
Impact and Upcoming Line-up
Munchetty’s move strengthens Radio 5 Live’s breakfast offering while leaving BBC Breakfast without an announced replacement. The station will also introduce a new co-host alongside Munchetty, though details have not yet been disclosed. The reshuffle reflects the BBC’s effort to retain high-profile talent across its television and radio platforms.
