BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty has sent her goodbye wishes to a BBC co-star after he announced his exit from the show. It comes as Welsh broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans confirmed last month that he will be departing the staple morning programme next year in order to join BBC Radio 2.
Posting to Twitter, Owain wrote: “Some news. I’m joining BBC Radio 2! From January, I'll be presenting the new Early Breakfast Show live from gorgeous Cardiff, making it the first daily Radio 2 show to be broadcast from Wales."
Among the many followers to congratulate Owain on his big career move was his BBC Breakfast colleague Naga, reports The Mirror. The TV star shared her best wishes for her exiting co-star, writing in a reply: “Congratulations!”
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Owain was quick to reply to Naga's well-wishes and responded: “Thank you, Naga! “I am sad that I won't be able to share a little Sat morning innuendo-induced raised eyebrow and pursed lip with you on BBC Breakfast anymore, but very excited for the new show!”
Owain's BBC Breakfast exit comes after he appeared in Wim Hof's Freeze the Fear earlier this year, undertaking the endurance challenge series alongside stars including Gabby Logan, Patrice Evra, Tamzin Outhwaite, Professor Green and Dianne Buswell. Naga Munchetty similarly took to social media to bid an emotional farewell to one of her BBC colleagues after he announced his departure from Newsnight last week.
The BBC Breakfast host paid tribute to Stephen Smith, describing him as a ‘bloody decent person’. After the Newsnight Culture correspondent announced his departure from the Beeb, Naga wrote: “One of the best creative wordsmiths/journalists I've ever had the honour to work with.
“And above all, a bloody decent person. Good luck, Stephen!”
Stephen announced his exit from the broadcaster with a statement to his social media, writing: “Some professional news – and it’s goodnight from me for the last time.
“I was fortunate to meet a who’s who of everyone who matters in arts and culture, from Scorsese to Stormzy. Thanks to the producers, camera crews and picture editors I worked with – at least they were, mostly, getting paid.”
Following Stephen's announcement, his followers and colleagues flocked to the post to wish him well. Radio 4's Evan Davis wrote: “Stephen, you are one of a kind. And also very kind. And funny. And knowledgeable.
“Such a pleasure to have been at Newsnight alongside you.” BBC's health reporter Jim Reed added: “Some of the best packages I’ve ever seen on Newsnight Steve. You’ll be missed.”
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