BBC Breakfast fans beg for Victoria Derbyshire to be permanent host as she replaces Naga

BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay joked he'd matched with his co-star Sally Nugent on a dating app like Tinder after Dan Walker left the channel.The presenter stepped in to replace his colleague Dan on Wednesday (May 18), which meant it was him hosting Breakfast with Sally.It comes as Walker has left the BBC after 13 years for a lead anchor job at rival broadcaster Channel 5.Dan bid farewell to the BBC when he hosted Breakfast for the last time on Tuesday (May 17), but it meant there was a spot left open on the famous red sofa next to Sally.There has been tons of speculation as to who the BBC will confirm as Dan's replacement, with names such as Jon, Victoria Derbyshire and Carl Kirkwood being tossed into the ring.Jon and Sally gave an update on Dan's replacement during Wednesday's show, where they confirmed Jon would be presenting the programme for a "few weeks".Jon said he heard Sally needed company on the sofa and that he'd got a text inviting him to come on the show.He then quipped he got the gig by having "swiped right" on Sally on Tinder and matching with the presenter on the dating app.Sally welcomed Jon as she reflected on Dan's last day as she admitted "we had a big day yesterday".She said: "We said goodbye to Dan Walker, who's off to pastures new, but we now have Jon Kay who's here to keep me company for a little while, I hope."Jon said: "A few weeks, certainly. I heard you needed company," to which Sally agreed: "I definitely like company.

Dan Walker, 45, left BBC Breakfast today after joining in 2016 to begin a new venture at Channel 5 News.The presenter took to Twitter to make one last jibe at BBC Breakfast as they searched for his replacement on the award-winning breakfast show.Dan stunned BBC Breakfast's viewers when he announced last month that he would be leaving the flagship news programme and moving to Channel 5.BBC Breakfast's editor took to Twitter to share his appeal as they still search for Dan's replacement, despite his last show today.Richard Frediani penned: "We’ve said goodbye to @mrdanwalker and now we are looking for an outstanding Presenter to join the team at @BBCBreakfast - the UK’s #No1 rated morning show."More details and how to apply for the role of Chief Presenter."Dan replied to the message with a jibe in view of his 758,600 followers.He joked: "Out with the old…"Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their last farewells with the presenter as he left the show.PAN1F said: "I’m sure there’s a joke in there somewhere about enormous shoes to fill.."SusanGlen2 added: "Good luck with your future career Dan, my family and I love you!"I thought I read somewhere that John Kay was taking over? X."This comes as there has been a lot of speculation of his co-star Jon coming in to step up to the plate.Jon, 52, regularly stands in for Dan, as well as Charlie Stayt, when they are on holiday.He has been part of the BBC Breakfast team for more than a decade and is said to have "great on-screen chemistry" with hosts Naga Munchetty and Sally Nugent.Jon, who also has three children, is the frontrunner to replace Dan when he hosts his final instalment of BBC Breakfast on Tuesday.However, a spokesperson from the BBC told Express.co.uk

BBC Breakfast looks set to have found a candidate to replace Dan Walker on the popular breakfast show.

Dan Walker would be leaving his role at BBC Breakfast.Stepping down from his much-loved presenting stint, Dan is gearing up to go to rival station Channel 5.The 45-year-old news anchor replaced Bill Turnbull and will now step into the shoes of Sian Willams on Channel 5, who is leaving her own position.When he announced his move, he said that leaving BBC Breakfast was a "massive decision", adding: "I don't think opportunities like this come around very often."Speculation surrounding who will slip into his shoes is rife, as is what the payslip is likely to be – with it being reported that the chosen presenter will get a whopping £100,000 per year for a three-day workweek.Fans are keen to figure out who the new anchor might be, with many hoping that BBC favourite Victoria Derbyshire will step up to the plate.When she sat on the infamous red sofa earlier this month, viewers at home were overjoyed when she was tipped to take it on permanently, with one writing: "@BBCBreakfast Victoria Derbyshire an excellent presenter btw [by the way]." We've enlisted the help of Alex Apati of Ladbrokes to try to get an idea of who the newest BBC Breakfast team member might be.

BBC Breakfast's Rachel Burden made a cheeky dig at meteorologist Sarah Ketih-Lucas during the latest episode on the morning show as her co-host Ben Thompson tried to takeover weather report.After a segment on obesity during Sunday's show (May 15), Rachel and Ben were back on our screens before the sly jibe was made.Sitting on the infamous red sofa, the pair looked full of contentment after last night's Eurovision result where the UK came second – while Ukraine won the competition with a mass of public votes.Segueing onto the weather, things were shortly due to get a little awkward."7:45," Rachel said with a sigh before adding: "Shall we have a look at the weather?"Ben then said: "Yeah, the weather. Yesterday most places was glorious, but it's not gonna last.

Naga Munchetty didn't hold back as she ripped into her fellow BBC Breakfast co-anchor, Charlie Stayt, who continued to "ignore her".The pair had been fronting the Saturday (May 14) instalment of the morning programme when he decided to leave Naga on the famous red sofa on her own.Charlie, 59, had left the BBC MediaCity UK set to present a live cycling feature from Salford Quays but decided to take matters into his own hands when he decided he fancied a refreshment break.Addressing viewers, Naga, 47, said: "If you're wondering where my partner in crime is, he's outside."He's gone outside in the glorious sunshine on the piazza because miles of new footways, cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings are set to be built as part of plans to create a so-called golden age of cycling and walking in England."Following Charlie's chat with Olympic Gold medalist and Cycling and Walking Commissioner for England, Chris Boardman, he suggested the pair make the most of the sunshine.He asked Chris: "Shall we tootle off and go and get a coffee or something?"This, however, left Naga furious as she attempted to catch the attention of Charlie, saying: "No, Mr Stayt."Mr Stayt, you're due back in the studio, he's ignoring me again."She went on to fume: "Can someone just go out and get him?"It's ridiculous, we've got an hour and a half of broadcasting left to do, can someone go out and get him?"Naga later looked at the camera, speaking to viewers at home saying: "I'm going to get someone out to bring Mr Stayt back to the studio, he will be back trust me."Despite Charlie's absence from the sofa, Naga continued to front the show alone as she continued with the rest of the day's headlines before passing the baton to Mike Bushell who was reporting from

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty slammed co-star Charlie Stayt for "ignoring her" again as he left the sofa during their live broadcast. The BBC presenter, 47, was accused of having a "diva style meltdown" by one viewer, after she called for the filming crew to find her telly partner in crime.

Naga Munchetty erupted during the latest edition of BBC Breakfast when she demanded that her co-host Charlie Stayt returned to the studio, with one fan even branding her a "diva".Charlie had left the studio on Saturday (May 14) for a short period of time to chat to a guest about the new E-Bike Loan Scheme.Olympic gold medallist and cycling and walking commissioner for England Chris Boardman joined Charlie outside the studio at Salford Quays.The pair were on bikes as they chatted about the new scheme, that Charlie was very much in favour of.After the pair had spoken about the new scheme, Charlie turned to Chris and said: "Shall we tootle off, and I don't know, go and get a coffee or something?"Naga was fuming and couldn't contain her emotions – clearly very unimpressed by her co-host's behaviour."Uh, no, Mr Stayt," she fumed over the top of images of Charlie and Chris cycling away from the camera."No, Mr Stayt you are due back in the studio," she added while sounded even more angry."He's ignoring me, again. Again, ignoring me."Can someone just go out and get him please?" she fumed."Look, look at that.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty has been accused of using a "slur" against Eurovision.On Friday's programme (May 13), she starred alongside co-host Charlie Stayt and both chatted to Eurovision correspondent David Sillito.During the segment, Naga and Charlie both revealed that they don't think UK entrant Sam Ryder will win, but think he will do well.Talking to David via video link, Naga put a rather controversial question to him on air.Naha asked: "That was our speculation about how the voting would go, and I would not say it's a fair process always, would you?"David replied: "I would say it is evidently fair, that's an outrageous slur on poor Eurovision there, it is also entirely unpredictable."He continued: "You do not know what is going to go on and what drama we have had at the semi-finals."Poor Ireland, poor, poor Ireland is out. There was such hope they would get through to the final."You have got to remember Ireland is Eurovision royalty having won, I think, seven times."Serbia and Finland were through and they are truly an example of how bizarre Eurovision can be."The reporter confessed he felt positive about the UK's chances this year, especially in comparison to previous years.David added: "What I mean by UK's year is a top 20 finish at least, that's as far as I am going."However, yesterday I got to meet Sam Ryder, we had some time together, and the only thing you can say is wherever you are in Turin at the moment you keep on hearing his song Spaceman and there is a bit of a buzz about it."Naga was also left fuming during the show as Conservative politician Jacob Rees-Mogg branded the Downing Street party fines a "non-story".

Naga Munchetty was accused of an "outrageous slur" about the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC Breakfast this morning.

NAGA Munchetty was accused of using a 'slur' against Eurovision during Friday's edition of BBC Breakfast. The BBC presenter, 47, cohosted alongside Charlie Stayt when they chatted to Eurovision correspondent David Sillito in a live cross to Turin.

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty took a swipe at 'annoying' co-star Charlie Stayt today - as the show's crew were left 'shaking their heads'. The presenters were discussing autonomous sensory meridian response - or ASMR - with Charlie reading out a newspaper article about it.

BBC Breakfast turned tense as presenter Naga Munchetty branded her co-star Charlie Stayt 'annoying'. The duo were chatting about ASMR - that's autonomous sensory meridian response - on the Breakfast sofa on Thursday (May 12), as Charlie read aloud from a newspaper article.The phenomenon aims to relax people through certain auditory and visual 'triggers' such as the crinkling of paper or gentle whispering directly into a microphone.Charlie announced: "So, this is an exhibition at the Design Museum and it's the first exhibition on autonomous sensory meridian response - ASMR."Naga chimed in: "Well that sounds thrilling."Charlie went on: "So the idea is, maybe you can see in this tiny picture here, there's foam and stuff so you go in there, and various sounds are made and the idea is it helps you to sleep.

Dan Walker's on-air replacement will receive a payslip of £100,000 per year for a three-day workweek.The presenter, 45, is leaving his seat on the BBC Breakfast segment for a job at Channel 5 news - and now his job is up for grabs.The job advertisement online revealed the successful applicant will be in the BBC's bespoke FP pay band, reserved for “its most senior 100 to 150 on-air presenters”.And the role only requires you to work three days a week.The job, which is based at MediaCityUK in Salford, will include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as a working pattern.The 26.25 hours a week includes travel time for location work where necessary.The BBC stated they were “seeking a Chief presenter to work with Sally Nugent, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt on the UK’s most-watched morning show.”The segment is looking for someone who is “authoritative and experienced” as well as “warm and entertaining”.Dan used to work six days a week presenting on-air, but the replacement will only be required to work part-time with a three-day work pattern.BBC released a register of external events detailing how much their talent made outside of the organisation.The former BBC presenter earns almost £300,000 a year while his co-star, Naga, made between £5,000 and £10,000 for hosting an awards ceremony for the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association this year.Dan Walker today had to take over as co-host Sally Nugent was left in tears during this morning's programme.The pair were discussing the heartbreaking post of Deborah James, who is battling advanced bowel cancer.Sally Nugent choked back her tears as she paid tribute to the BBC podcast host, who has been moved to hospice care at home in her final moments.Dan Walker said: "Now,

PRESENTER Dan Walker’s BBC Breakfast replacement will earn more than £100,000 a year for a three-day week. A job ad posted online revealed the successful applicant would be in the Beeb’s bespoke FP pay band — which is for “its most senior 100 to 150 on-air presenters”.

NICK Knowles has slammed presenters who cry on TV and revealed that he "walks off camera" during emotional DIY SOS moments. The 59-year-old has presented the popular BBC show between 1999 and 2010.

BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt put his foot down when he discussed the ongoing partygate scandal with Liberal Democrats Deputy Party Leader Daisy Cooper.During Saturday’s (May 7) instalment of the popular BBC One morning news show, the 59-year-old and his co-host Naga Munchetty welcomed the party leader onto the show to discuss the changing council political landscape.As he caught up with the 40-year-old MP, the duo discussed the wins and losses for the Conservatives and how the Lib Dems managed to gain almost 200 council seats in England. After discussing the story all morning on the BBC show, the broadcaster wanted to get her thoughts on Boris Johnson ’s current ongoing investigations for breaking lockdown rules during the peak of the pandemic and whether he should step down.

BBC Breakfast's Victoria Derbyshire has left fans torn over her interview with Conservative party chair Oliver Dowden.Victoria stepped in to cover Naga Munchetty's usual TV shifts and fans have been split with their feelings about the presenter swap.On Friday's programme, Victoria welcomed the MP onto the show to discuss how The Bank of England has issued stark warnings about the state of the economy.The host then went on to grill him on what measures the government are planning to put in place to help.Victoria definitely did not let him off lightly and kept actively pushing for answers when he was attempting to squirm his way out of them.After watching the segment, fans stormed to Twitter to share their thoughts on the interview.One fan said: "#bbcbreakfast how is @vicderbyshire still a broadcaster? Gob smacked at how rude and condescending she continues to be on national TV?"A second added: "That's the alarm to say Victoria has taken Naga's seat for good #BBCBreakfast"While a third penned: "Victoria Derbyshire on #BBCBreakfast is not here to f*** around and I am here for it! #ExcusePottyMouth""I can still hear Oliver Dowden crying after that interview. Not the normal fluffy interview they are use too #BBCBreakfast," shared a fourth.A fifth put: "Oliver Dowden skewered by Victoria Derbyshire: “What are you waiting for?” to tackle #CostOfLivingCrisis #bbcbreakfast People left to fend for themselves as huge fuel bills bite deep and Government doesn’t give a toss.""Victoria Derbyshire is a very good interviewer.

BBC Breakfast fans are in awe over TV host Nine Warhurst's new family addition - her adorable pet kitten.Nina shared a sweet snap of her with her "new baby" on Instagram on Wednesday (May 4) and fans went wild in the comments.The BBC reporter captioned the post: "Forgot to formally introduce my new baby. I mean kitten"She spent the first 3 months with her (first) Mummy and is a happy little gal, adjusting well to life in a loving headlock."She’s been named Blaze Salford Warhurst by the kids and with that I feel she has a future in street art or organised crime."We are all smitten kittens and I’m enjoying the gender balance pit-patting my way.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty wasn't on air for her usual Thursday slot with co-star Charlie Stayt. The morning host usually appears on the show on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday alongside Charlie Stayt, while Dan Walke rand Sally Nugent usually takes the Monday to Wednesday slot.

Anne Robinson has announced that she is leaving Countdown after just one year as host of the Channel 4 quiz show.