BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt was nowhere to be seen during the latest edition of the morning show.
The 61-year-old host usually hosts the programme Thursday to Saturday with co-star Naga Munchetty but journalist Ben Thompson replaced him on the famous red sofa on Saturday (January 6).
Ben and Naga woke up the nation with the latest new headlines from across the globe including the tragic death of Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper who sadly passed away after several years of serious health complications due to coronavirus.
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It comes after the BBC kicked off their new schedule earlier this week with Breakfast and Morning Live extended in a huge shake-up. Breakfast presenter Jon Kay, 54, revealed the shock news on X – formerly Twitter this evening, much to the surprise of fans.
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On January 2, He wrote, “It’s a big week for the #BBCBreakfast team. From now on, the programme will be 15 minutes longer Mon-Fri. Then at 0930 our friends and neighbours @BBCMorningLive take over – and their show has been extended, too! The UK’s two biggest morning shows just got BIGGER!”
Jon fronts the programme with Sally Nugent from Monday to Wednesday, while Naga and Charlie host from Thursday to Saturday. Morning Live was launched in October 2020 and is presented several hosts including Gethin Jones, Helen Skleton and Michelle Ackerley.
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Helen hit back at Jon live on air earlier this week after he made a brutal swipe at her and her co-star Gethin Ahead of the new format of the show, Jon crossed over from MediaCity in Salford to the Morning Live studio in Manchester. Whilst two pairs of hosts were chatting to each other, the 54-year-old made a sly dig at the hosts..
Jon quipped to the pair on the other side of the whether their later start time would mean a bit more time in bed. Playfully joking around, Jon pondered: “So, I mean, I know your programme is going out longer – you’ve been extended – but does this mean you get a bit of a lie-in?”
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Welsh hunk Gethin, however, was quick to dispel the idea, saying that to make sure the show was ready, the show’s producers had asked them to come in earlier than usual. He sarcastically hit back at Jon: “Thanks for bringing that up as well Jon!”
The BBC Breakfast presenter was hot on his feet however as he quickly retorted: “We’ll just hold the fort until 9:30 when you’ve had your hair done and you’re ready, that’s fine.” Stunned at what she heard, Helen stepped in and asked Jon for a clarification.
“We are ready, what are you on about?” she exclaimed. She finished by calling out Jon: “You cheeky monkey!” which soon sent all four presenters into hysterics.
BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am
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