Naga Munchetty is reportedly 'already saying her goodbyes' to her BBC Breakfast colleagues, following claims she is 'set to quit' her role as news presenter on the morning show. A body language expert speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk suggests that the 50-year-old has mentally prepared herself to depart after bullying allegations that have rocked the programme.
Reports indicate that Munchetty's representatives are currently in discussions with rival broadcaster LBC regarding potential new opportunities. According to body language specialist Inbaal Honigman, these talks appear to be progressing positively. Honigman examined footage of Munchetty presenting alongside Charlie Stayt on July 17 and observed her appearing 'incredibly reserved' while displaying a 'key clue that she's about to reveal something big'.
Speaking on behalf of Casino.co.uk, Honigman commented: 'Her facial expression while opening the show is completely neutral, with neither a smile nor a frown indicated. This controlled and perfectly even facial cue shows that Naga isn't engaging with what is being said and communicated around her - she's in her own thoughts.' The expert suggested Munchetty is not responding to the items on the programme or her co-host, and is possibly thinking about her own personal circumstances instead.
Honigman added: 'The lack of facial engagement suggests a lack of emotional engagement with those around her, as if she's starting to say her goodbyes in her mind. Her physical stance is similarly detached, she's leaning slightly away from her co-host, showing a lack of engagement there too. In addition, the presenter's legs are crossed and her arms are covering the front of her body in a protective stance.'
The expert went on to say: 'She's trying not to give anything away and is creating a little fence of protection around her using her arms. Naga's hands are embraced together, as if she's holding her own hand for comfort. This is a self-soothing gesture. When introducing the first item, the presenter does something very curious with her hands, she unfurls her right palm, and uses her left thumb to rub the middle of her upturned palm. It is a self-pacifying gesture, but interestingly, an upwardly turned palm is linked with honesty, as if she's got nothing to hide. So Naga does not want to be hiding her plans and will shortly reveal her next moves.'
