BREAKING NEWS: BBC Breakfast’s Naga and Charlie ‘REPLACED’ by co-stars in presenter change that Shocks Viewers

BBC Breakfast viewers were left confused as regular hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt failed to appear on the latest show.

Fans tuning in to the popular morning programme on Thursday (September 25) had been expecting to see the show’s regular hosts. But instead, presenters Sarah Campbell and Ben Thompson were on the red sofa.

The pair didn’t address Naga and Charlie’s absence, opening the show by saying, “Good morning, welcome to Breakfast with Sarah Campbell and Ben Thompson.” They then launched into the headlines of the day.

Some viewers also took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask where the stars were.

“So have Naga and Charlie finally been removed then?” wondered one viewer. Another asked: “Charlie and Naga off again? Together?”

Naga and Charlie are yet to address their absence on social media.

The hosts are among the programme’s best-known presenters, alongside Sally Nugent and Jon Kay.

Sally and Jon usually present the latest news and talking points from Monday to Wednesday, while Charlie and Naga take the reins for the later part of the week, from Thursday to Saturday.

The pair have been regulars on the programme for several years, with Naga joining the hosting team over a decade ago.

“I’m so happy to be joining such a successful, popular programme,” she said when she landed the slot in 2014.

“It’s a real privilege to be on a team which is a big part of the morning routine for millions of viewers in the UK. I’m thrilled that I’ll have my own seat on that famous red sofa.”

Charlie joined the show in 2006, first as a stand-in presenter, then quickly became a regular host.

There is also a roster of stand-in hosts for BBC Breakfast, including Ben and Sarah. Ben has been with the programme since 2015, and Sarah has been appearing as a presenter since 2023. Other BBC Breakfast hosts include Roger Johnson and Emma Vardy.