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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty stuns viewers with X-rated joke

Naga Munchetty stunned Have I Got News For You viewers with an X-rated joke on air.

The BBC Breakfast star, 48, was in the hosting seat for the latest episode of the comedy quiz show.

Alex Doyle, The Sun, 9th December 2023

David Mitchell defends BBC after row over Munchetty

David Mitchell has defended the BBC for its recent handling of complaints against journalist Naga Munchetty, and said the corporation would be missed if it were axed.

The National (Scotland), 14th October 2019

Try harder to support those keeping humour alive

Victoria Coren Mitchell writes about Naga Munchetty and Jo Brand.

Victoria Coren Mitchell, The Telegraph, 5th October 2019

It is a mystery why Alexander Armstrong has not been hired as permanent chair of the spontaneous satirical news quiz - it feels made for his wry timing. In the first of a new run, the comedian, gameshow host and would-be opera singer resumes the role of guest referee, attempting to control captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, plus BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty and comedian-actor Josh Widdicombe. Hislop is already licking his chops at the prospect of lampooning a shambolic few weeks in British politics.

Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 5th October 2018

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