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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Naga Munchetty admits she catches up on sleep in the pub after gruelling morning wake up calls
Having co-hosted BBC Breakfast for more than a decade, Naga Munchetty is accustomed to 3am starts. However clearly, the early morning wake-up calls are catching up with her. 'My local pub will put me in the corner because I sometimes sleep between meals, between courses,' revealed Naga, 50. 'I genuinely love my job... but sometimes I could do with the extra hour of sleep,' she admitted. The presenter remains full of beans, however, adding that she likes to 'get rip-roaring drunk at my local golf club – and no one will take my picture'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It comes after Naga opened up about her health issues and admitted she was vilified after revealing she had been sterilised. The broadcaster underwent keyhole surgery to block her fallopian tubes in 2019 when she was in her mid-forties, having decided years prior with husband James Haggar that she didn't want children. While she had initially tried the contraceptive coil, the procedure left her in agony and she was forced to remove it a year later. With the coil no longer an option and having decided she didn't want to be 'reliant on hormones or the regimen of the pill', she underwent surgery - a permanent form of contraception. Yet Naga has revealed that she faced a backlash when she revealed her decision, telling Saga magazine - for whom she also posed for a striking photoshoot - that she was branded 'wicked' over her choice. Naga began: 'We liked the life we had and we wanted to pursue that life. Parenthood is expensive, it's exhausting and a commitment for life.' She continued: 'My mum will say, "You're still my baby and I worry about you." But I remember people saying, "That's so wicked! How can you deny your parents grandchildren?" 'It was hard for Mum, but she understands now. She says, "Naga, it would have been wonderful to have grandchildren, but equally, it's wonderful seeing what you're doing and who you've become." Isn't that what we want for our children?' Naga suffers from adenomyosis, a condition which affects one in ten women in the UK, occurs where the lining of the uterus starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. She was diagnosed in November 2022, but had been suffering with symptoms since the age of 15, taking 32 years for her to get a diagnosis. Naga has now released a book on medical misogyny entitled It's Probably Nothing, about the importance of women being heard in medical settings. 'I feel a lot of responsibility as custodian to so many women's stories,' she confessed. 'They were often in tears talking to me, realising how much time and how many opportunities they've lost because of their health. They blame themselves for not pushing harder, though they did the best they could.' She revealed that she managed to keep her condition secret while hosting BBC Breakfast, explaining: 'People see me as a trusted source of information, no one's interested if I'm feeling unwell.'
Times
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Times
Naga Munchetty: ‘We have skull wallpaper in our bedroom'
We moved to Hertfordshire in 2010 because my husband [James Haggar, an executive at Talk TV] and I were drawn to the location. I'd always lived in Victorian and Edwardian houses; our current home is much more modern. The area is quiet and private, with two pubs within staggering distance. I can also go out running in the Chilterns, and I'm a keen member of our local golf club. Golf is the great leveller — I've made friends from so many walks of life. It's neutral with accents of colour and pattern such as the bold wallpaper design on the feature wall in our bedroom. The BBC Breakfast presenter Ben Thompson was doing an outside broadcast from a wallpaper factory and a Graham & Brown
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Naga Munchetty reveals she was called ‘wicked' for ‘denying her parents grandchildren' after being sterilised in her 40s
NAGA Munchetty has opened up about the backlash she faced after choosing to be sterilised in her 40s. The TV presenter, 50, reveals the harsh judgement she endured over her personal choice - with some branding her "wicked" for denying her parents grandchildren. 4 Naga took the plunge in 2019, having keyhole surgery to block her fallopian tubes in her mid-40s - after deciding with hubby James Haggar years earlier that kids weren't on the cards. She'd first tried the contraceptive coil, but it left her in agony, forcing her to ditch it just a year later. With the coil out of the picture and determined not to rely on hormones or the daily pill, Naga opted for surgery - a permanent fix. But when she opened up about her choice, she faced a storm of backlash, telling Saga magazine that she was branded "wicked" for denying her parents grandchildren. Naga said: "We liked the life we had and we wanted to pursue that life. Parenthood is expensive, it's exhausting and a commitment for life. "My mum will say, 'You're still my baby and I worry about you.' "But I remember people saying, 'That's so wicked! How can you deny your parents grandchildren?' "It was hard for Mum, but she understands now. She says, 'Naga, it would have been wonderful to have grandchildren, but equally, it's wonderful seeing what you're doing and who you've become.' Isn't that what we want for our children?" Naga suffers from adenomyosis - a painful condition affecting one in ten UK women - where the womb lining grows into the muscle wall. Though diagnosed in November 2022, she'd battled symptoms since she was 15, enduring 32 long years before getting answers. BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty takes cheeky swipe as Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt is replaced in huge shake-up Naga has released a new book, It's Probably Nothing, tackling medical misogyny and the urgent need for women to be heard in healthcare. She admitted: "I feel a lot of responsibility as custodian to so many women's stories. "They were often in tears talking to me, realising how much time and how many opportunities they've lost because of their health. "They blame themselves for not pushing harder, though they did the best they could." What is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows into the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium). This tissue continues to respond to hormonal cycles, thickening, breaking down, and bleeding during menstruation, potentially leading to heavy and painful periods. Location: The endometrium-like tissue is found within the uterine wall, not on the outer surface as in endometriosis. Cause: The exact cause is unknown, but factors like inflammation, uterine injury, or increased estrogen levels are suspected. Symptoms: Heavy menstrual bleeding, painful periods, and chronic pelvic pain are common. Diagnosis: Ultrasound or MRI scans can help diagnose adenomyosis. Treatment: Treatment options include pain relievers, hormonal birth control, and in some cases, surgery like a hysterectomy. Naga revealed she kept her painful condition under wraps while hosting BBC Breakfast, determined not to let it affect her work. She added: "People see me as a trusted source of information, no one's interested if I'm feeling unwell. "In our industry, you don't want to seem weak and you don't want concessions because there's competition all around and you're always trying to be the best you can. "So I will not let it affect my work. I'm stubborn as hell. I dose myself up with painkillers if need be and don't compromise being good at my job." Meanwhile, Naga is "barely speaking to her Breakfast boss" after accusing him of " bullying and misconduct". The BBC Breakfast presenter is said to have an "uneasy relationship" with her boss Richard Frediani. A source has told The Times: "Fredi has no relationship with Charlie and Naga, which is weird when they are half of his frontline presenting roster. "It appears he doesn't like them and they don't like him - for whatever reason, they don't talk to each other." The latest row has "blown up" staff WhatsApp groups, according to one insider. It comes after Naga allegedly spoke to BBC News managers about her concerns, Deadline reported. The senior newsreader is reportedly "quite open" with her misgivings towards his treatment of her colleagues. The entertainment industry site previously revealed that two misconduct complaints had been made against the editor of BBC Breakfast. It is alleged Frediani physically shook one woman during a newsroom exchange last year. Sources also claimed he was a "bully" at ITN, where he held senior roles on the team that produces ITV News. Current and former ITN employees alleged he would shout, swear at and intimidate colleagues. The BBC declined to comment on individual HR matters. ITN also declined to comment on historical allegations about Frediani. 4 4
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Naga Munchetty, 50, reveals she was vilified for 'denying her parents grandchildren' after being surgically sterilised in her 40s
Naga Munchetty has admitted she was vilified after revealing she had been sterilised. The broadcaster, 50, underwent keyhole surgery to block her fallopian tubes in 2019 when she was in her mid-forties, having decided years prior with husband James Haggar that she didn't want children. While she had initially tried the contraceptive coil, the procedure left her in agony and she was forced to remove it a year later. With the coil no longer an option and having decided she didn't want to be 'reliant on hormones or the regimen of the pill', she underwent surgery - a permanent form of contraception. Yet Naga has revealed that she faced a backlash when she revealed her decision, telling Saga magazine - for whom she also posed for a striking photoshoot - that she was branded 'wicked' over her choice. Naga began: 'We liked the life we had and we wanted to pursue that life. Parenthood is expensive, it's exhausting and a commitment for life.' She continued: 'My mum will say, "You're still my baby and I worry about you." But I remember people saying, "That's so wicked! How can you deny your parents grandchildren?" 'It was hard for Mum, but she understands now. She says, "Naga, it would have been wonderful to have grandchildren, but equally, it's wonderful seeing what you're doing and who you've become." Isn't that what we want for our children?' Naga suffers from adenomyosis, a condition which affects one in ten women in the UK, occurs where the lining of the uterus starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. She was diagnosed in November 2022, but had been suffering with symptoms since the age of 15, taking 32 years for her to get a diagnosis. Naga has now released a book on medical misogyny entitled It's Probably Nothing, about the importance of women being heard in medical settings. 'I feel a lot of responsibility as custodian to so many women's stories,' she confessed. 'They were often in tears talking to me, realising how much time and how many opportunities they've lost because of their health. They blame themselves for not pushing harder, though they did the best they could.' She revealed that she managed to keep her condition secret while hosting BBC Breakfast, explaining: 'People see me as a trusted source of information, no one's interested if I'm feeling unwell.' What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. It can affect one in 10 women. There are treatments that can help with any symptoms. Adenomyosis is more commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 30. It can affect anyone who has periods. She continued: 'In our industry, you don't want to seem weak and you don't want concessions because there's competition all around and you're always trying to be the best you can. 'So I will not let it affect my work. I'm stubborn as hell. I dose myself up with painkillers if need be and don't compromise being good at my job.' Last month, it was claimed there was an ugly row brewing at BBC Breakfast, with Naga and co-presenter Charlie Stayt said to be 'barely speaking' to their editor after accusing him of 'bullying and misconduct'. The pair, who are based at the Beeb's Salford studios and earn a combined salary of £545,000, are described as being 'at loggerheads' with Richard Frediani, known as Fredi to his colleagues. Sources on the show told The Mail's Katie Hind that Naga has expressed uneasiness about his behaviour to bosses at the corporation. Naga is said to have raised concerns about Frediani with BBC News managers, with one insider claiming the furore has 'blown up' staff WhatsApp groups. Frediani meanwhile is understood to have been at the centre of at least two workplace misconduct complaints since he became editor of the flagship news programme in 2019. The BBC declined to comment on individual HR matters when previously approached by MailOnline.
