BBC Breakfast viewers are calling for Sarah Campbell to take over from Naga Munchetty when she leaves the programme this year. Sarah has become a firm favourite with audiences, frequently stepping in for regular anchors including Sally Nugent, Naga Munchetty, and Nina Warhurst.
Over recent weeks, Sarah has appeared more regularly on BBC Breakfast while several colleagues enjoy summer breaks, and viewers have made clear they want her to stay. Fans flooded social media with messages of support.
Fans flood social media with support
One viewer wrote: "Hopefully permanent after Christmas." Another added: "You are family, Sarah! Would love you to become a permanent presenter when Naga departs. You are fabulous."
One fan was more direct, writing: "Please be the one to replace Naga." Another chimed in: "Love having you @sarahcnews hope to have you back soon xx."
"Please stay!!! You are brilliant on that sofa..." another viewer implored.
Colleagues show appreciation
Colleagues also showed their appreciation, with Ben Thompson posting in the comments: "Awwww this team!" Another supporter wrote with a fingers-crossed emoji: "Back soon," to which Sarah replied: "Will be returning on a Sunday in September."
In her most recent Instagram post, accompanied by behind-the-scenes snapshots from the studio, Sarah expressed her gratitude to the programme, writing: "Thanks for having me over the past month, keeping the red sofa warm for Naga, Sally, and Nina. And thank you for all your lovely messages."
She added: "A new look for @bbcbreakfast and August drawing to a close seemed like a good excuse for a photo dump. Enjoy your Bank Holidays, and I will see you on the News Channel @bbcnews next week."
Naga Munchetty's departure
In July, it was announced that Naga had decided to quit BBC Breakfast after 17 years. The presenter decided to leave her position alongside Charlie Stayt to present 5 Live Breakfast, which will begin in January 2027. It has not yet been announced who will replace Naga on the red sofa.
BBC Breakfast airs daily at 6am on BBC One.
