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Naga Munchetty forced to swap BBC Breakfast outfits after viewers' complaints

02 May 2024 , 08:36
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Some of Naga's clothing picks haven't gone down well with viewers

NAGA Munchetty addressed criticism she has faced for her outfit choices on BBC Breakfast.

The presenter, 49, chatted about her wardrobe woes with Paul Merton while featuring on Radio4 comedy series Room 101.

Naga said BBC Breakfast viewers have complained about some of her outfits over the years eiqtiqueidruprw
Naga said BBC Breakfast viewers have complained about some of her outfits over the yearsCredit: BBC
She presents the programme alongside Charlie Stayt on Thursday to Saturday
She presents the programme alongside Charlie Stayt on Thursday to SaturdayCredit: BBC

In fact, Naga admitted she has taken viewers’ critiques to heart on multiple occasions during her stint on BBC Breakfast.

She joined the programme in 2014, completing a wider team which then included Louise Minchin and the late Bill Turnbull, in addition to Naga's regular co-presenter Charlie Stayt.

Sharing the pressures of being a female presenter and facing scrutiny over her clothing, Naga revealed: “There’s only one time I’ve taken it on board and never worn an outfit again. “One and a half.

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“The first time, I wore this dress on Breakfast and it had a geometric print and two people said it was causing them migraines, so I said, ‘absolutely fine, I won’t wear that again’”.

In addition, Naga shared one of her favourite clothing selections had to make less appearances after it ‘scared’ viewers.

Naga joined the presenting line-up ten years ago
Naga joined the presenting line-up ten years agoCredit: BBC

She said: “There was another one, I bought this brilliant dress. I still have it, this was about ten or 12 years ago.

“It was black and had all these eyes on it.

“Two people emailed in saying it was scaring them and giving them nightmares.

“That worn I have worn since, but I haven’t worn it as much.”

It comes following a recent incident in which Naga was criticised by BBC Breakfast viewers for spitting out food during a cooking demonstration.

Naga and fellow presenter Charlie Stayt were joined by Dr Ralph Munders, a professor from Surrey University, who is responsible for a study looking into the positive effects eating insects can have for the human body.

In the demonstration, Naga and Charlie were served up two muffins, one regular and one bug infested bake.

While Charlie seemed to enjoy the experiment and munched away, Naga took just one bite of the insect muffin before pulling a face and spitting the mouthful onto her plate.

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She attempted to discreetly hide it with a tissue but viewers were left appalled.

One viewer hit out: “She was plain rude. Clearly someone in her ear told her off.”

Another wrote: "By the look of Naga's face, those muffins taste as bad as we'd predicted lol."

A third chimed in: “Both of those muffins on BBC Breakfast look rank and Naga just confirmed they're bad. It's a no from me.”

Naga pictured with current co-star Charlie Stayt and former colleagues Dan Walker and Louise Minchin
Naga pictured with current co-star Charlie Stayt and former colleagues Dan Walker and Louise MinchinCredit: BBC

Conor O'Brien

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