BBC Radio 5 Live as we speak declares that Naga Munchetty will turn into the new co-presenter of 5 Live Breakfast, taking the helm of the station’s flagship morning programme 5 days every week from January 2027.
The information comes as present 5 Live Breakfast hosts, Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards introduced this morning on the programme that they are going to step down in December.
As a part of the adjustments, Rachel Burden will transfer to current the weekday mid-morning programme, Monday to Wednesday 11-2pm, following 15 years on the station’s Breakfast show.
Rick Edwards will proceed to be a well-known voice on 5 Live, fronting Fighting Talk on Saturday mornings and remaining a key a part of the station’s output.
A well-known voice to 5 Live listeners, Naga has introduced the station’s weekday mid-morning programme since 2021, main conversations on the largest tales of the day whereas championing discussions on points together with girls’s well being. She will proceed to convey these passions and views to 5 Live Breakfast alongside a new co-host who shall be recruited in the end.
BBC 5 Live Breakfast is the voice of the UK, breaking the largest information and sport tales and bringing audiences nearer to the moments that matter. From main political interviews and insightful sports activities evaluation to the funniest listener contributions, the programme displays the views, experiences and humour of individuals throughout the nation, serving to the nation perceive and debate the tales shaping the day forward.
On becoming a member of 5 Live Breakfast, Naga Munchetty mentioned: “I’m thrilled to be becoming a member of 5 Live Breakfast in January. Live information, nice conversations and connecting with audiences are what I really like most about broadcasting, and 5 Live does all of that brilliantly.
“It has been a privilege to be a part of the BBC Breakfast TV staff for the previous 17 years, working alongside an extremely gifted and hard-working group of journalists who will not be solely excellent colleagues but additionally nice mates.
“Presenting a flagship programme on 5 Live is a chance that was just too good to go up. It will take an enormous quantity of labor and require 100% of my focus and power, and I’m actually trying ahead to throwing myself into the position.
“Over the final 5 years, I’ve been privileged to construct a relationship with 5 Live listeners on the mid-morning programme and assist shine a light-weight on the problems that matter most to them. I’m excited to construct on that within the Breakfast slot and to begin every day with our listeners each morning.
“Between now and January, I’ll continue presenting the two programmes I love. I’m sure there will be plenty of news to cover, and it will very much be business as usual.”
Rachel Burden mentioned: “After 15 years internet hosting 5 Live Breakfast, I’ve determined it’s time for a change – and I’m actually enthusiastic about launching my new show on the station. It’s been an absolute pleasure and privilege to be a part of our listeners’ mornings for all these years. We have been by means of life-changing occasions collectively – from the pandemic to big political moments, and nice sporting journeys.
“They are my prolonged household, and we’ll carry on doing what we do greatest – telling tales, sharing experiences and understanding the world collectively. Just this time, on slightly bit extra sleep.”
Rick Edwards mentioned: “The annoying half for me is that 5 years on a breakfast show is a good stint, however subsequent to Rachel’s 15-year marathon, it does look inconsequential.
“I’ll actually miss our great viewers, I’ll miss the improbable staff, I’ll miss often consuming cake earlier than daybreak, however most of all I’ll miss Rach – a colleague who has turn into a good friend, and likewise a mentor, as a result of she’s a lot older than me.
“Two issues I’m in fact trying ahead to will not be waking up at 3.45am, and vaping with out concern of violent recrimination.
“I’m so grateful to 5 Live for all of the alternatives they’ve afforded me – from going to World Cups in far off places, to vox pops in lined markets within the Greater Manchester space. Who is aware of what they’ve in retailer for me subsequent? That’s not a rhetorical query. Who do I would like to converse to?”
Heidi Dawson, Controller, BBC Radio 5 Live, mentioned: “Naga is among the UK’s most achieved broadcasters and a vastly valued member of the 5 Live household. Since becoming a member of the station, she has led considerate and impactful conversations on every little thing from breaking information to girls’s well being, sport and social points, constructing a robust reference to our listeners. We’re delighted she’ll be bringing her journalistic rigour, curiosity and power to 5 Live Breakfast.
“Rachel has been an enormous voice on 5 Live Breakfast for a few years, bringing wit, intelligence and sharp journalism to the programme each morning. She has a outstanding capacity to join with listeners, whether or not she’s dealing with breaking information, conducting considerate interviews or sharing the moments that convey us collectively. We’re thrilled that our audiences shall be in a position to proceed listening to her on her new show.
“Together, Rachel and Rick have fashioned considered one of radio’s hottest partnerships. They have knowledgeable, entertained and accompanied hundreds of thousands every morning, and their chemistry, professionalism and dedication have performed an enormous position in shaping 5 Live Breakfast lately.
“Rick stays a vastly vital a part of 5 Live, he’ll proceed to entrance Fighting Talk, as effectively as taking part in a key position throughout our sport and information output.”
After 12 years as considered one of BBC (*5*) predominant presenters, Naga Munchetty will go away the programme in December to take up her new position as co-presenter of 5 Live Breakfast within the New Year. A new BBC Breakfast presenter shall be recruited in the end.
John McAndrew, Director of Live and Daily News, says: “After more than a decade on screen for BBC Breakfast, Naga will be hugely missed by the millions of viewers who’ve welcomed her into their homes each week. I’m very pleased that Naga will be staying with the BBC and I wish her the best of luck at 5 Live.”
Further particulars, together with begin dates, and new co-presenter for 5 Live Breakfast shall be introduced in the end.
Notes
- Naga Munchetty will turn into presenter of BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast from the New Year.
- Naga has introduced BBC Radio 5 Live’s weekday mid-morning programme since January 2021.
- Rachel Burden has been a presenter on 5 Live Breakfast for 15 years, and the station for 23 years. She will transfer on to current the weekday mid-morning programme, changing Naga’s present slot.
- Rick Edwards will proceed to current Fighting Talk on Saturdays.
- A new co-presenter for 5 Live Breakfast shall be recruited later within the yr.
- Naga will co-present 5 Live Breakfast 5 days every week, Monday to Friday, reside from Salford for 3 days and London for 2 days every week.
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