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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Morris

Steph McGovern says she quit BBC Breakfast due to early mornings

Steph McGovern BBC Breakfast Naga Munchetty
  • Steph McGovern has revealed she left BBC Breakfast in 2019 because she no longer wanted to work the relentless early hours after nearly a decade on the show.
  • The presenter is returning to the broadcaster to host a new BBC Two art dealer competition called The Big Deal with Steph McGovern.
  • McGovern addressed reported bullying allegations against former colleague Naga Munchetty, stating she never witnessed any such behaviour during her time on the programme.
  • Programme editor Richard Frediani was cleared of separate bullying claims in September last year.
  • BBC Breakfast has seen several high-profile exits recently, with Munchetty moving to BBC Radio 5 Live and Rachel Burden leaving following Sunday show budget cuts.

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Ex-BBC Breakfast star Steph McGovern reveals real reason she left ‘relentless’ show after eight years

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