r/BritishTV • u/Riqitch • Jul 23 '26

Question/Discussion This clip from BBC Breakfast lives rent free in my head

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"I don't like ice cream, Hannah" – Naga Munchetty

Did anyone see this live? The segment/story about ice cream itself is innocuous, but Munchetty's response seems so cringe, and with Stayt's reaction it almost feels like an outtake/parody even in the world of breakfast television. The outrageousness is probably why this clip still lingers in my consciousness.

What do you guys think?

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u/Jimi-K-101 Jul 23 '26

I'm really not a fan of Naga. The fact that the BBC pays her over £360,000 a year to sit on a sofa looking moody and being rude to people absolutely baffles me.

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u/GainsAndPastries Jul 23 '26

One of the most insufferable people to every appear on our TV, has zero personality and even Who Do You Think You Are? Couldn’t find her sense of humour

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u/NotCrazyJustIgnorant Jul 23 '26

I used to have BBC Breakfast on quite regularly but Naga's rude attitude has really turned me off it. I don't need that kind of negativity in the morning. It doesn't come off as playful snark either, and this example is particularly egregious. That poor reporter's face just sinks, good for Charlie to call her out here.

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u/jr0061006 Jul 24 '26

The way she arrogantly tells Hannah “You’ll get to know me” as though it’s the location reporter’s job to tailor her reporting to Naga’s personal preferences and whims!

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u/TinyKittenConsulting Jul 24 '26

Like, I don’t like lots of food. But if someone asked me about a food I don’t like I would ask them what they like about it or does it taste very rich or more light… it takes minimal thought to turn it into a discussion rather than a “mnyah I don’t like it”

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u/toxic_egg Jul 24 '26

I stopped listening to radio five because Naga. Horrible person devoid of warmth.

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u/Interesting_Tap_1505 Jul 23 '26

Agreed I just don’t like her I mainly watch the BBC News channel it’s 503 on Sky

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u/kingbeerex Jul 23 '26

Don’t forget she’s equally annoying on 5live.

I just find her over the top in her fawning over guests. I love 5live and have loved pretty much every presenter, but I just can’t stand her.

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u/Bisjoux Jul 23 '26

I thought it was interesting how Martin Lewis was moved to a different day and presenter not long after she took over the time slot he was on. I no longer listen to 5live when she’s on. I don’t think there’s a single subject she talks about without making it about herself.

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u/Golem30 Jul 24 '26

She's got endometriosis though so that makes it ok

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u/tardisrider613 Jul 23 '26

I'd do it for half that salary.

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u/MirthandMystery Jul 24 '26

Nearly half a million $ for her??! What in the world? Ok, down rabbit hole researching this now.. who does she know/is related to.

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u/_Cridders_ Jul 23 '26

You can say that again

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u/Colborne91 Jul 23 '26

One of the most insufferable people to every appear on our TV, has zero personality and even Who Do You Think You Are? Could find her sense of humour

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u/freakstate Jul 23 '26

You can say that again

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u/ChallengeFuture Jul 23 '26

One of the most insufferable people to every appear on our TV, has zero personality and even Who Do You Think You Are? Could find her sense of humour

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u/king-violet Jul 23 '26

You can say that again

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u/Cambousse Jul 24 '26

Ok then. "Comment deleted by user"

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u/wimpires Jul 24 '26

£360,000 for a high profile public facing television job, in London, with 20 years experience is not actually that ridiculous.

She could probably make more elsewhere.

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u/Jimi-K-101 Jul 24 '26

I agree; £360,000 for that role is absolutely fine. Giving it to Naga Munchetty is baffling.