Naga Munchetty shares honest thoughts on BBC Breakfast role in rare comment
Naga Munchetty has expressed her enjoyment for her role on BBC Breakfast, feeling "lucky" to have her job as a presenter.
Since 2014, the television and radio personality has been a staple co-host on the show, usually presenting from Thursday to Saturday alongside Charlie Stayt.
In today's episode (July 24), Naga shared her enthusiasm for her position during a light-hearted exchange.
While interviewing Plebs actor Tom Basden, Naga jokingly remarked: "Going to work and enjoying your job? Awful." Comedian and writer Tom responded with a simple "Imagine," prompting Naga to confess: "I don't have to actually, I'm lucky," reports the Express.
The interview had focused on Tom talking about the return of Here We Go for a new series, where he revealed they had to stop filming "a lot" because the cast couldn't stop laughing.
"Because we have these very long takes where the camera is following the family through the house, things can go wrong very quickly and we just make each other laugh a lot" he admitted.
Tom added: "By the time we've done 10 or 12 takes of a scene, it can often get a bit unwieldy and we struggle to actually get through it."
Referencing how much the cast made each other laugh on set, he continued: "It's a nice problem to have," leading to Naga's comments on enjoying her job.
Naga, who has also graced the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing, has spoken before about the "buzz" she experiences from live TV and how on-air blunders often result in studio laughter.
In a candid 2023 interview with The Independent, she reflected on her decade-long tenure and the thrill it still brings her.
"I am always buzzing," she confessed. "I'm buzzing before I start the show, because you have to go in with that energy."
She also addressed the challenges of live TV, which can lead to unforgettable moments and unpredictable interviews, such as when Lewis Capaldi had Naga and the BBC Breakfast team in stitches with his cheeky comment about "rimming".
"I love them," Naga declared regarding the spontaneous nature of live interviews. "I absolutely love them."
She emphasised the balance required on air, stating: "As much as there is a persona you have when you are on telly as a host, you have to be human."
"When Lewis said that it was just really funny," she added. "But you also have to be mindful of the sensibilities of your audience.
"So you also acknowledge that it was a bit rude. Our audience is smart, they get that it's live TV."
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