Sally Nugent

Sally Nugent is a prominent English journalist and television presenter, currently best known as one of the main anchors of BBC Breakfast. As of early 2026, she continues to lead the flagship morning show from Monday to Wednesday, a role she has held permanently since October 2021 following the departure of Louise Minchin. Current Career & BBC Breakfast Main Presenter: Sally co-hosts the programme alongside Jon Kay. Together, they anchor the first half of the week, while Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt typically take over from Thursday to Saturday. Recent Coverage: In early 2026, she has been involved in several high-profile segments, including reporting on new government road safety strategies, breakthrough NHS cancer treatments, and the "distressing" trend of privacy violations involving smart glasses. Background: Before becoming a main anchor, Sally was the show's lead sports presenter for over a decade. She has a strong background in sports journalism, having covered multiple...