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BBC Radio 5 Live has named Steffan Powell as the new voice to join Naga Munchetty on its flagship breakfast program as the station prepares for a change to its morning schedule.
It comes up to date breakfast Co-hosts Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards announced they will step down in July.
Welsh broadcaster Powell, a familiar face to listeners through his current Friday and Sunday breakfast appearances, will move into the full-time role in January 2027.
He said in a statement: “I’m delighted, thrilled, excited, I really could go on, BBC Radio 5 Live holds a special place in my heart.
“It’s one of the reasons I trained as a journalist, and all these years later to be trusted to host his breakfast show full-time is a privilege.
“I can’t wait to get started, and to sit next to a true legend of British journalism every day is a joy.
“Who better to have a morning cup of tea with while tackling the big issues than Naga Munchetty?
“Together, Naga and I will put listeners first, cut through the noise and try to make sense of what’s going on in the world.
“There’s so much happening at home, abroad, and on people’s social media feeds.
“We focus on the stories that matter most and help listeners feel better informed about what it all means to them.
“There are some impressively big shoes to fill, but I’m excited about the challenge.”
Before joining 5 Live, Powell spent eight years as a presenter and senior reporter at BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat, and he also worked at Welsh-language television channel S4C.
Richard Maddock, Head of BBC Radio 5 Live, said: “Stefan has been a much valued part of the 5 Live team for many years and has a fantastic relationship with our listeners.
“He is a brilliant broadcaster with keen journalistic instincts, infectious enthusiasm and a genuine ability to connect with audiences across the UK.
“Whether he’s reporting on a big news story or a major sporting event, he brings warmth, intelligence and curiosity to everything he does.
“I am delighted to have him join Naga at the breakfast and help lead our flagship program into its next chapter.”
The pair’s program will begin in mid-January 2027, after Burden and Edwards retire in December.
Burden will present a new midday program from 11am to 2pm Monday to Wednesday, while Edwards will continue to present Fight talk Saturday and take part in the station’s sports and news, including the Football Daily podcast.
