BBC refuse to comment over claims police are called over ‘threats’ to Naga Munchetty

As for what Naga and Charlie said to ignite viewers to complain, at the end of an interview with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.  Charlie, who had been conducting the conversation said: “I think your flag is not up to standard size, Government interview measurements. “I think it’s just a […]

Charlie Stayt hits back at Naga Munchetty’s jibe on BBC Breakfast ‘No!’

The piece Charlie was discussing was from today’s national newspapers, and he spotted a positive story. He said: “On the theme of the outdoors, some of the negative stuff about people being outdoors was about the litter, and too many people getting together. “On a slightly lighter note in relation to people going outside – […]

Matt Hancock accused of ‘trolling’ Naga Munchetty with flag and Queen during BBC interview

The BBC has since revealed that the broadcaster was flooded with over 100 complaints from viewers who were unimpressed by Munchetty and Stayt’s comments. The broadcaster’s most recent complaint report stated: “We received complaints from people unhappy with a comment Charlie Stayt made about the flag in the background of an interview and Naga Munchetty’s […]

Naga and Charlie replaced on BBC Breakfast as Jon Kay and Rachel Burden step in

Naga’s BBC colleague Huw Edwards has since rushed to defend the 46-year-old following the criticism she has faced online. The Welsh BBC News journalist took to Twitter to issue a humorous jibe at the incident while joking that he will now be presenting the programme in front of the Flag of Wales in light of […]

Naga Munchetty’s message of defiance in BBC impartiality row: ‘We’re not robots or idiots’

The BBC Breakfast host apologised yesterday for liking “offensive” tweets about a Government minister’s video call backdrop featuring the Union flag. While interviewing Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, Ms Munchetty and co-host Charlie Stayt laughed after commenting on the flag. Mr Stayt said: “I think your flag is not up to standard size, Government interview measurements. […]

Naga Munchetty causes Owain to walk off after rude remark about his age ‘Don’t look at me’

“Yes, it’s good to know,” Owain said, as the presenter was looking straight at him “I feel slightly awkward in the middle I must say,” added Naga, laughing.  The three kept having a blast together throughout the rest of the show, with Owain commenting on the windy conditions of the past few days saying: “I nearly […]

Naga Munchetty cuts off Tory Minister Nadine Dorries during nursing pay rise clash on BBC

The politician continued: “I think it’s just worth mentioning as well that in the private sector, many people are actually losing their jobs and have been on very much reduced incomes over the past year.  “No one else, no other public sector employee is receiving a pay rise and so it’s against that backdrop that the government has decided that […]

Naga Munchetty laughs off backlash against Saturday Kitchen appearance ‘Relaxing week?’

Naga however was ready to face him head-on: “You know what Matt? Bring it on. I mean seriously, did you now learn? Did you now learn the lessons from last week? Matt though wasn’t willing to keep on the banter and said: “I’ll move on.” He then introduced his guest for the day, Emily Atack, who […]

Naga and Charlie backlash: BBC hit with Saturday Kitchen complaints ‘Rude and obnoxious’

Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt are usually seen crossing over to the Saturday Kitchen studio to find out what is coming up from Matt Tebbutt and his guest chefs. Last weekend, however, the BBC Breakfast presenters were not in the BBC studio but instead the celebrity guests on the popular cooking show. Throughout the morning, […]

‘It’s better without you’ Naga Munchetty swipes at Matt Tebbutt as he jokes he’ll leave

BBC Breakfast hosts Jon Kay and Rachel Burden checked in with Matt Tebbutt during the show to find out what would be coming up on Saturday Kitchen. He was joined by Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt while Yotam Ottolenghi was in the kitchen for the latest instalment. Unfortunately Matt couldn’t get a word in edgeways, […]