‘Will be sorely missed’ Naga Munchetty bids farewell to BBC co-star after 'personal news'
NAGA MUNCHETTY has taken to Twitter to bid an emotional farewell to one of her BBC colleagues, who shared some "personal news" about his decision to leave the broadcaster this afternoon.
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Naga Munchetty, 46, has branded her fellow BBC journalist Rory Cellan-Jones, 63, an “utterly brilliant man”, as she reacted to his announcement that he will be leaving the BBC after 40 years. The BBC Breakfast presenter took to Twitter to share an emotional message for Rory after he shared some “personal news” this afternoon.
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Rory told fans that he will be moving away from his role as the BBC’s technology correspondent in October.
Rory penned in view of his 186,000 followers: “Some personal news..in late October I shall be leaving the BBC.
“I’ve had the most fabulous time working with brilliant people.
“But after 40 years it’s time to move on…”
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Naga was one of the first of many Twitter users to comment on Rory’s news.
She wrote in a heartfelt reply: “You utterly brilliant man - You will be sorely missed x.”
BBC Radio 4’s Evan Davis joined Naga in the comments section, adding: “Rory.. leaving already? Can't be true.. just as you are getting the hang of it. What is true though, is that you'll leave an Elon Musk sized hole in the BBC.. it'll take ten people and a dozen robots to replace you.”
BBC News reporter Marianna Spring also wrote: “You’re a total star Rory - and will be so missed by the BBC. Thank you for all of your encouragement and support in the world of online conspiracies - and always being both incredibly kind and clever! X.”
BBC News’ technology reporter Christina Criddle added: “You’re an absolute giant of tech. It has been amazing to work with you and learn from you. Thank you for all of your wisdom and help. Will miss you (and your focaccia) lots x.”
Rory went on to share some memories from his time with the BBC, as he detailed the big part the broadcaster has played in his career as a journalist.
He penned: “A few memories - I started in Leeds in 1981 as a researcher on Look North where a papal visit was an early assignment..
“...then I was a TV News producer in London working with legends such as John Simpson and Tim Sebastian, including fixing coverage of Gorbachev’s first foreign trip…
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“..then I became a business reporter on the Money Programme, Working Lunch and TV News bulletins. But in the 1990s it was the rise of the internet as an economic and social force that fascinated me and eventually….
“….in 2007 I became Technology Correspondent, which has been the best job imaginable.. From the launch of the iPhone to meeting the bonkers but brilliant Elon Musk it’s been a blast…”
He concluded: “...and I’m especially proud of Tech Tent, the radio programme that we launched in 2014, Working with people as talented as @jatusmaximus and the brilliant BBC tech team is what I will miss most. But onwards…”
Elsewhere, Naga’s BBC Breakfast co-star Carol Kirkwood confirmed Louise Minchin’s likely successor after the presenter confirmed she would be leaving the programme later this year.
The BBC Weather presenter suggested newsreader Sally Nugent should take Louise’s place as BBC Breakfast anchor.
In a new interview with Radio Times, Carol said of Sally: “She fills in for Louise now anyway or Naga [Munchetty] but the decision of course, isn’t mine.
“If it was, [I’d pick] Sally, I think. I love Sally.”
The BBC have yet to confirm who will be joining current presenters Dan Walker, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt on the red sofa.
