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BBC BREAKFAST welcomed a brand new face to the studio on Thursday in the show's latest host shake-up.

Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were on hosting duties as usual, bringing viewers the latest news.

BBC Breakfast welcomed a brand new face to the studio on Thursday in the show's latest host shake-up
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BBC Breakfast welcomed a brand new face to the studio on Thursday in the show's latest host shake-upCredit: BBC
The Beeb's transport correspondent Katy Austin joined the show in a guest appearance
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The Beeb's transport correspondent Katy Austin joined the show in a guest appearanceCredit: BBC
She talked viewers through the latest interest rates figures
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She talked viewers through the latest interest rates figuresCredit: BBC

Matt Taylor once again stood in for fan-favourite weather presenter Carol Kirkwood who is on holiday.

But viewers also noticed a new face live in the BBC Breakfast's Salford-based studio.

The Beeb's transport correspondent Katy Austin talked viewers through the latest interest rates figures.

Usually the show's resident business guru Nina Warhurst or presenter Ben Boulos would host the segment but both were nowhere to be seen.

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Katy, who previously worked on the broadcaster's regional news show Look North, took to social media to excitedly comment on her guest role.

She wrote: "Guest appearance on @BBCBreakfast this morning, looking ahead to today’s Bank of England interest rate decision. Back after 9."

Earlier this week BBC Breakfast fans were left rejoicing as bosses changed up the presenting team for the Bank Holiday.

Jon Kay was joined on the red sofa by Nina Warhurst as Sally Nugent enjoyed time off.

Carol was also missing took the Bank Holiday Monday off as she was replaced by Sarah Keith-Lucas, 42.

John Watson was also missing from his usual sport slot as Chetan Pathak appeared in the studio instead.

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Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were on hosting duties as usual, bringing viewers the latest news
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Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were on hosting duties as usual, bringing viewers the latest newsCredit: BBC

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

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