CHARLIE STAYT is a regular presenter on BBC Breakfast.
The popular host sits in the hot seat from Thursday to Saturday each week, so does not present from Monday to Wednesday and is expected back on the show on July 13.
Who is Charlie Stayt?
Charlie was born in Gloucester on June 19, 1962.
He has two older siblings, and attended King’s School, Gloucester, and Wycliffe College before studying at Birmingham Polytechnic, now Birmingham City University.
Charlie’s career began on a commercial radio station in Gloucester.
Before transitioning to TV, he also worked in London hosting Capital Radio’s news programme, The Way It Is.
He also reported for LBC and BBC Radio 5 Live.
His TV career began when he started working for ITN in 1995.
He later joined Five News as a reporter before he presented their prime-time bulletins and half-hour live debate programmes.
He also anchored their coverage of the millennium celebrations and September 11 events.
Charlie spent 10 years at ITN as a correspondent and presenter.
He’s also been a presenter at Sky News and hosted shows including Jailbreak and Are You Telepathic.
In August 2016, Stayt appeared in Dictionary Corner on Countdown and in 2022 he took part in quiz show The Weakest Link.
Charlie lives in Twickenham, London and is married to Anne Breckell.
They have two children.
He is also related to author John Moore, famous for the trilogy Portrait of Elmbury, Brensham Village, and The Blue Field .
Why is Charlie Stayt not on BBC Breakfast?
Charlie only hosts BBC Breakfast from Thursday to Saturday, so is missing from the show from Monday to Wednesday.
He is expected to return on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Charlie presents alongside Naga Munchetty.
In his appearance on July 8, 2023, he ate crickets live on air after Naga revealed two billion people in the world eat dried insects.
Their guest Tiziana Di Costanzo, who runs cooking classes at Horizon Edible Insects, had brought in the roasted crickets.
Naga stated: “I don’t think you should try one, I think you should have a few to get the full flavour.”
Despite this Charlie munched away as the studio fell silent with Naga asking what they tasted like.
Charlie stated they were a little bit nutty but that it was hard to describe.
When did Charlie Stayt join BBC Breakfast?
Charlie joined BBC Breakfast in 2006 as a relief presenter
He became a main presenter in 2008, and presents from Salford on Thursdays through to Saturday.
From Monday to Wednesday, the regular hosts are Jon Kay and Sally Nugent.
Sunday is hosted by guest presenters.