Naga Munchetty Speechless Over Charlie Stayt's Neanderthal Remark

During a recent BBC Breakfast episode, presenter Naga Munchetty was left momentarily speechless after her co-host Charlie Stayt made an unexpected remark about Neanderthals. While Naga was explaining a new study suggesting that Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals due to better sun protection strategies—such as tailored clothing and the use of okra as body paint—Charlie shifted the conversation by asking if Neanderthals had overhanging foreheads. His comment caught Naga off guard, resulting in a brief, silent exchange before the hosts moved on with the show. Naga had been discussing the Laschamp excursion, a period around 41,000 years ago when the Earth's magnetic poles switched, weakening the planet's magnetic field and increasing exposure to cosmic rays. The segment highlighted both the scientific findings about human evolution and the lighthearted dynamics between the hosts. Separately, Naga recently announced the completion of her debut book focusing on women's health.