Reactions from Colleagues and Executives
Rachel Burden said after 15 years hosting 5 Live Breakfast, she decided it was time for a change and looks forward to launching her new show.
Rick Edwards joked that his five-year stint looks inconsequential next to Burden's 15-year marathon, but said he will miss the audience and team.
He also looks forward to not waking up at 3:45am and vaping without fear.
Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live, called Munchetty one of the UK's most accomplished broadcasters and welcomed her to the breakfast show.
Dawson praised Burden's wit and intelligence, and confirmed Edwards will remain central to 5 Live's sports and news output.
John McAndrew, Director of Live and Daily News at the BBC, said Munchetty will be missed by millions of viewers and wished her luck at 5 Live.
On BBC Breakfast, colleagues Jon Kay and Sally Nugent shared the news with viewers, noting Munchetty will stay until early 2027.
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Nugent joked about how co-host Charlie Stayt will adapt, while Kay said the team will give Munchetty a proper farewell later this year.
