BBC Breakfast returns to screens after staff were evacuated and firefighters rushed to Salford studios
BBC Breakfast has aired as usual this morning despite the Salford studios being evacuated yesterday due to fire fears.
Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt fronted the chat show, appearing cool and collected despite Thursday’s disturbance.
Staff could be seen huddling outside Media City yesterday afternoon after concerns over a supposed laptop explosion.
Firefighters rushed to the scene to inspect the studios for a possible blaze.
The problem seems to have been dealt with as BBC Breakfast is back in full swing.
The programme faced some scheduling changes this week as the morning show was cut short on Wednesday.
BBC Breakfast usually airs for two hours on BBC One, but midweek it switched over to BBC Two after just 45 minutes, where it then wrapped up earlier than its regular 9.30 am time slot, finishing at 9 am.
Jon Kay also went missing from BBC Breakfast earlier this week when he was given an urgent assignment in Southport.
He was tasked with reporting on the recent stabbings for BBC News at Ten.
His departure from the BBC Breakfast sofa led to an unexpected reshuffling of presenters, causing a bit of chaos in the morning’s scheduling.
In Jon’s absence, seasoned journalist and co-presenter Sally Nugent stepped up to take the lead.
Joining her was Ben Thompson, who took Jon’s place.
Who are the current presenters of BBC Breakfast?
The flagship BBC show has had dozens of presenters during its impressive 40 years on air but the current stars are:
Jon Kay – Since 2022
Sally Nugent – Since 2021
Charlie Stayt – Since 2006
Naga Munchetty – Since 2014
Carol Kirkwood – Since 1997