Naga Munchetty is preparing for a new role after announcing her departure from BBC Breakfast. The journalist confirmed in July that she will move to Radio 5 Live and take over the morning slot in January 2027. The 51-year-old has kept a low profile in recent weeks while continuing to present Breakfast.
Married life and home
Away from the cameras, Naga, who rarely discusses her personal life, lives in a £1.8million property in Hertfordshire with her husband of 22 years, James Haggar. James is currently the Head of Studios at News UK and has over 25 years' experience in the television industry. According to his LinkedIn profile, he has held senior roles at Sky, ITV, GB News, and CNBC.
While it is unknown when exactly Naga and James met, they had their first date at a pool hall, owing to their shared love of snooker. After dating for a few years, the pair married in 2004. Reflecting on their wedding on her Radio 5 Live show, Naga said she "did fall over" on the big day.
Advice and shared interests
"I don't know if I styled it out, but I did fall over in a big, puffy wedding dress during my first dance to 'You're Just Too Good To Be True,'" she recalled. Speaking with The Guardian in 2016, Naga revealed the best piece of advice she and her husband ever received.
"When James and I got married almost 12 years ago, one of his aunts said to us: the best bit of advice I can give you is to simply be kind to one another. She was right." Naga added that their shared love of golfing had also kept them connected.
Decision not to have children
"James and I are both golfers, and I think it's great for our relationship. It gives us a few hours together when we're walking and talking and catching up; it really makes a difference," she said. "Golf takes you on a journey together, and it means you stay in touch with one another."
In the years since her wedding, Naga has spoken honestly about her and James's decision not to have children. Noting that they already "liked the life" they had built together, Naga told The Times that she had faced backlash as a result. "People said, 'You're denying your mum the opportunity to have a grandchild. That's wicked.' My mum just wants me to be happy. [Not having children] was a joint decision between my husband and me."
