TVTV NewsNaga MunchettyBBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty was back on screens alongside co-host Charlie Stayt for the first time since announcing she's leaving the programme after 17 years07:07, 30 Jul 2026Updated 07:28, 30 Jul 2026Naga Munchetty has returned to the BBC Breakfast sofa for the first time since announcing her departure.‌The 51-year-old presenter returned to screens on Thursday (July 30) alongside Charlie Stayt and the pair woke up the nation with the latest headlines from across the globe.‌It was announced on Tuesday (July 28) that Naga will be leaving the BBC morning programme after 17 years and is joining Radio 5 Live to co-host the Breakfast show from January onwards.‌Opening up about her career move, the broadcaster said: "I'm thrilled to be joining 5 Live Breakfast in January. Live news, great conversations and connecting with audiences are what I love most about broadcasting, and 5 Live does all of that brilliantly."It has been a privilege to be part of the BBC Breakfast TV team for the past 17 years, working alongside an incredibly talented and hard-working group of journalists who are not only outstanding colleagues but also great friends.‌"Presenting a flagship programme on 5 Live is an opportunity that was simply too good to pass up. It will take a huge amount of work and require 100% of my focus and energy, and I’m really looking forward to throwing myself into the role."Over the last five years, I’ve been privileged to build a relationship with 5 Live listeners on the mid-morning programme and help shine a light on the issues that matter most to them."I'm excited to build on that in the Breakfast slot and to start each day with our listeners every 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." It is not yet known who will be Naga's cast on 5 Live.Naga's colleagues Sally Nugent and Jon Kay announced the news live on BBC Breakfast on Tuesdayjust moments after Naga confirmed her exit on 5 Live.‌Jon announced: "Our friend and colleague Naga Munchetty has announced that she will be leaving BBC Breakfast to co-present the BBC 5 Live Breakfast Show from January next year."Sally continued: "Naga has just shared the news with the current presenters Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards."Article continues belowNaga is a familiar face to 5 Live listeners, as she has presented the station's weekday mid-morning programme since 2021, leading conversations on the biggest stories of the day, while championing discussions on issues including women's health.BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6amChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Naga MunchettyBBC Breakfast