Rachel Burden has announced that she is leaving Radio 5 Live after 15 years, ending a long spell with the station. The presenter, 51, made the announcement on Tuesday and said she was "struggling to hold it together" as she shared the news.
Her departure has drawn extra attention because Naga Munchetty is set to replace her. That makes the change one of the more talked-about presenter moves at Radio 5 Live, with listeners now focused on both Burden's emotional exit and Munchetty's upcoming arrival.
Burden's statement underlined how significant the moment was for her after a decade and a half in the role. A 15-year run at a major radio station is a notable stretch, and her reaction suggested the decision and farewell carried real weight.
The handover signals a fresh on-air chapter for Radio 5 Live while closing an important period for Burden. With Munchetty stepping in, the station's lineup is set for a high-profile transition following Burden's lengthy tenure.
