BBC Breakfast viewers were left thrilled today (April 7), as Rachel Burden replaced regular host Naga Munchetty.
The presenter failed to appear on the red sofa on Thursday alongside co-anchor Charlie Stayt.
But to viewers’ delight, Rachel graced the BBC One programme to deliver today’s top stories.
BBC Breakfast today: Naga Munchetty replaced by Rachel Burden
As well as being a presenter on BBC Radio 5, Rachel is a regular face on the morning show.
And she certainly impressed viewers with her appearance today.
Taking to Twitter, one said: “Hooray it’s Rachel and not Naga #BBCBreakfast.”
Read more: Naga Munchetty challenges troll for rude comment about her weight
Another added: “#BBCBreakfast hugely improved this morning by the absence of the two CBeebies presenters Dan and Sally, and Naga. Proper journalist Rachel asking proper questions.”
A third wrote: “@rachelburden looking great on the red sofa today, outfit fantastic! THANK YOU for brightening up the day.”
A fourth shared: “@rachelburden lovely to see you this morning.”
In addition, a fifth commented: “@rachelburden morning nice to see you back on the sofa this morning. Nice dress.”
A sixth posted: “Nice start to my Thursday with @rachelburden on the @BBCBreakfast sofa #happythursday.”
However, some concerned viewers questioned Naga over her absence.
Proper journalist Rachel asking proper questions.
Tweeting the host, one said: “@TVNaga01 Hi Naga hope you are well and just wondering when you are back on Breakfast?”
Another asked: “Where’s @TVNaga01?”
Meanwhile, it comes after Naga recently hit back at a troll who commented on her weight.
#BBCBreakfast hugely improved this morning by the absence of the two CBeebies presenters Dan and Sally, and the Nagger.
Proper journalist Rachel asking proper questions …
— Marineville HQ (@WASPCommander) April 7, 2022
Hooray it's Rachel and not Naga #BBCBreakfast
— Joanne 🐴 🌳 (@Joannemh) April 7, 2022
Lovely to see you this morning. ❤️
— malcolm jacobus (@maljacqpr) April 7, 2022
@rachelburden looking great on the RED SOFA today, outfit fantastic! THANK YOU for brightening up the day.
— miller-ad (@millerAD3) April 7, 2022
@rachelburden morning nice to see you back on the sofa this morning. Nice dress 👍
— Tony (@TonyHearn14) April 7, 2022
Nice start to my Thursday with @rachelburden on the @BBCBreakfast sofa #happythursday
— Adam Watson (@adam7watson) April 7, 2022
@TVNaga01 hi naga hope you are well and just wandering when you are back on breakfast
— Sean (@Sean85650081) April 7, 2022
BBC host Naga hits back at troll
The rude Twitter user decided to pipe up following a tweet Naga made on Sunday evening (April 3).
In response to an article about crisp sandwiches, Naga said: “I always add ‘ready salted’ crisps to my sandwiches (no other flavour works for me), but never go for a solo crisp sandwich. Each to their own I say.”
Tweeting the star, the troll responded: “You look well Naga, but, you’ve gained a few pounds recently. Don’t let it progress.”
Read more: BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty fires back at troll’s ‘childish’ remark
The nasty comment didn’t go unnoticed by Naga.
She fired back: “Thank goodness for people like Paul.”
Thankfully, plenty of fans also jumped to her defence.
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