Emma Barnett Reportedly Leaving BBC Radio 4’s Today Show After Amol Rajan’s Exit

Emma Barnett to leave BBC Radio 4's Today show after Amol Rajan's exit, report claims. Latest updates on the flagship news program.

Editorial Desk

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Emma Barnett is reportedly preparing to step down from her role on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, marking another significant change for the long-running news broadcast following the recent departure of Amol Rajan.

Barnett, who previously hosted Woman’s Hour, joined the Today programme in March 2024 and is now said to be exploring new opportunities within the BBC, including a potential role on a new current affairs podcast. An official announcement about her exit is expected in the coming weeks, according to sources speaking to The i Paper.

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Rajan, who had been a staple of the show for five years, left in early September to launch his own production company. In his final broadcast, he expressed nerves about the transition and reflected on his time with co-hosts, including Barnett. His exit has created a void in the lineup, leaving only Anna Foster, Nick Robinson, and Justin Webb as current presenters on the programme, which first aired in 1957.

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