Naga Munchetty has reportedly taken a swipe at her BBC Breakfast co-star Sally Nugent's glamorous new look, allegedly claiming it was more suited to a rival channel. The 51-year-old presenter is said to have made the comment amid an ongoing bullying investigation at the BBC.
According to a source, Munchetty remarked that Nugent's makeover made her look like she was about to present ITV's This Morning rather than a serious news programme. The insider described the comment as a 'nasty little moment' that has ruffled feathers behind the scenes.
Nugent, 54, recently shared her new look on Instagram, tagging stylist Calum Tierney. The post received praise from colleagues including Helen Skelton and Nadiya Bychkova. However, the source claimed that the makeover caused some upset, with Munchetty's remark adding to tensions.
The bullying allegations against Munchetty, which include claims of inappropriate comments and behaviour, led to a formal investigation last year. A BBC spokesperson declined to comment on individual staff issues.
Munchetty has been with BBC Breakfast for over a decade, presenting alongside Charlie Stayt from Thursday to Saturday, while Nugent hosts from Monday to Wednesday with Jon Kay.
