BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty has bid an emotional farewell to her co-star Owain Wyn Evans as he prepares to exit the show.
Earlier this month, the Welsh broadcaster 38, confirmed he will be departing the staple morning series next year in order to join BBC Radio 2.
Posting to Twitter, Owain wrote: “SOME NEWS. I’m joining BBC Radio 2!
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“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.
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“I can’t wait to get started.”
Among the many followers to congratulate Owain on his big career move was his BBC Breakfast colleague Naga.
In an emotional post, the former Strictly Come Dancing star, 47, shared her best wishes for her exiting co-star, writing in a reply: “CONGRATULATIONS!! X”
Owain was quick to reply to Naga’s well-wishes and responded: “Thank you, Naga!
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“I am [very] sad that I won’t be able to share a little Sat morning innuendo induced raised eyebrow and pursed lip with you on Breakfast anymore but [very] excited for the new show!”
Naga was swiftly followed by other fans wanting to wish Owain well.
One fan wrote: “Fabulous news, Owain. Congratulations!!”
Another commented: “Amazing news, Owain…you were always destined for great things! Really pleased for you.”
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Meanwhile, a third said: “Congratulations, well deserved recognition for a talented Carmarthenshire broadcaster.”
Owain’s BBC Breakfast exit follows his appearance in Wim Hof’s Freeze the Fear earlier this year.
The TV personality appeared on the BBC endurance challenge series alongside stars including Gabby Logan, Patrice Evra, Tamzin Outhwaite, Professor Green and Dianne Buswell.
BBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One.
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