Charlie Stayt is a regular face on our TV screens thanks to BBC Breakfast. The 64-year-old journalist wakes up the nation three times a week with the latest news headlines, alongside his co-host Naga Munchetty.
The two journalists have fronted the news programme together since 2014. Prior to that, Charlie had been a presenter on the show since 2006, and Naga had been a casual presenter before becoming a main host in 2014.
© BBCCharlie notoriously likes to keep his private life out of the spotlight and is rarely pictured with his wife, Anne Breckell. Find out all we know about the presenter's home life below.
Who is Charlie Stayt's wife?
Charlie, 64, is married to Anne Breckell. While not much is publicly known about Anne, it has previously been reported that she is a manager at a global corporation.
The couple tied the knot back in 1995 before going on to welcome two children together two years later. They first welcomed Phoebe Senara, who was born in 1997, and then Jake Hamilton, who arrived in 2000. According to reports, the family reside in west London.
© GettyCharlie is incredibly private about his family life and does not have a social media presence.
About Charlie Stayt
Before becoming a journalist, Charlie reportedly had stints as a roofer, a barman, and a roadie. He says these years were not entirely wasted and refers to himself as a "late starter as a journalist."
Charlie first began his career on a commercial radio station in his hometown of Gloucester, before landing a lucrative gig as a news presenter in London. In 1995 he began his television career working for ITN, then joined Five News as a reporter.
Shortly after this, he began presenting the network's prime-time bulletins as well as the live debate programmes. While working at Five News, he anchored the network's 9/11 coverage and spent a total of ten years at ITN.
© James StackThen, in 2006, Charlie initially joined BBC Breakfast as a relief presenter, but in December 2007, he was confirmed as the programme's Friday–Sunday presenter.
The presenter also dabbled in the world of reality TV, hosting shows Jailbreak and Are You Telepathic and even appeared as a contestant on The Weakest Link in 2022.
As a familiar face on BBC Breakfast, Charlie is well accustomed to getting up early. During a 2023 conversation with RadioTimes.com, he offered a glimpse into his morning routine. "I refuse to snooze," revealed Charlie. "As soon as the alarm goes off, I am up. The other thing is, I embrace the siesta. It’s become a big thing for me. I sort of sit down in the afternoon and consciously do nothing. No snooze and have a siesta, that’s the formula."
