She will replace current breakfast show hosts Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards, who will step down from the show in December. However, the flexible working arrangements she has negotiated, which will see her present three days in the Salford studio, and two days a week from London near her Hertfordshire home have caused "consternation" behind the scenes at 5 Live. Especially since her yet to be announced co-presenter will be expected to do five days a week in the studio in Salford.

A source told The Mirror: "Many don't feel that is particularly fair, and that bosses have afforded her special treatment."

Another bone of contention is said to be the fact her role was handed her to her rather than being advertised. The source said: "There is disquiet that the role has been handed to her on a plate, whereas prospective co-presenters will have to battle it out for the job.

"Naga was a shoo-in whereas her co-presenter is expected to jump through various hoops…it doesn’t strike some as particularly fair."

The job advert, which is currently on the BBC Careers website, confirms her new co-star will be required to "broadcast a live 3-hour double-headed breakfast show 5 days a week from Salford."

Addressing her departure from BBC Breakfast, Naga said: "It has been a privilege to be part of the BBC Breakfast TV team for the past 17 years, working alongside an incredibly talented and hard-working group of journalists who are not only outstanding colleagues but also great friends.

"Over the last five years, I've been privileged to build a relationship with 5 Live listeners on the mid-morning programme and help shine a light on the issues that matter most to them. I'm excited to build on that in the Breakfast slot and to start each day with our listeners every morning.

"Between now and January, I'll continue presenting the two programmes I love. I'm sure there will be plenty of news to cover, and it will very much be business as usual."