The co-host for Naga Munchetty’s new BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast show co-host has been announced
Welsh broadcaster Steffan Powell has been named as the co-host of Naga Munchetty’s new BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast show.
Producers shared a statement confirming Steffan Powell will be the broadcaster’s new co-host of 5 Live Breakfast, joining in January 2027. He is currently co-hosting 5 Live Breakfast on Fridays and Sundays. He also regularly presents programmes across the network.
He shared his delight at the announcement in a statement. He said: “I’m delighted, thrilled, excited. I really could go on… BBC Radio 5 Live holds a special place in my heart.
“It’s one of the reasons I trained to be a journalist, and to be trusted, all these years later, to look after its Breakfast show full-time is a privilege.”
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He went on: “I can’t wait to get started, and to sit alongside a genuine legend of British journalism every day is going to be a joy. Who better to be having a morning cup of tea with while tackling the big issues than Naga Munchetty?!
“Together, Naga and I will put listeners first, cut through the noise and try to make sense of what’s going on in the world. There is so much happening at home, abroad and on people’s social media feeds.
“There are some impressively large shoes to fill, but I’m excited about the challenge.”
Naga was clearly excited by the news too. She posted on X, formerly Twitter: “I’m SO excited about this!. Congratulations @SteffanPowell xx”
Richard Maddock, Head of BBC Radio 5 Live, shared his excitement too, saying: “Steffan has been a hugely valued part of the 5 Live team for many years now and has a fantastic relationship with our listeners.
“He is a brilliant broadcaster with sharp journalistic instincts, infectious enthusiasm and a genuine ability to connect with audiences across the whole of the UK. Whether he’s reporting on a major news story or a big sporting event, he brings warmth, intelligence and curiosity to everything he does.
“I’m delighted he’ll be joining Naga on Breakfast and helping lead our flagship programme into its next chapter.”
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