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Dan Walker has done it all - sports presenting, achieving BBC Breakfast stardom and waltzing the night away on Strictly Come Dancing. But despite endearing himself to fans on the daily, it turns out that "Dan Walker" hasn’t always been the name he goes by.As Dan finally prepares to depart the legendary red sofa for pastures new, we take a look into his past and the first name he used to go by.Dan announced earlier this year that he has decided to leave the BBC for Channel 5, taking to social media to inform his followers that as of this month, they can no longer expect to see him alongside Sally Nugent on Breakfast.He explained at the time: “Hello, Dan Walker here.

Dan Walker looked to be in tears before his last day at BBC Breakfast, but not all was as it seemed.The BBC presenter took to Twitter with a short video on Monday (May 16), just one day before he was due to leave the BBC for rival broadcaster Channel 5.The TV star, 45, is set to take on a lead anchor role on Channel 5's flagship bulletin news show, 5 News, but he will also present non-news shows across the channel.The clip showed the anchor appearing to be overcome with emotion as he prepared to leave his BBC Breakfast team for new beginnings on Channel 5.However, Dan was actually just teasing his fans with the new sad-face filter, which has gone viral on social media sites like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.Dan revealed his co-host Sally Nugent wanted "nothing to do" with his video in the caption, which read: "My partner @sallynugent wanted absolutely nothing to do with this".On the surface, the clip showed suit-sporting Dan sobbing in the Breakfast studio just before broadcast.Dan said: "Final week of BBC Breakfast. Very sad.

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 weather star Carol Kirkwood was missing from the BBC's flagship morning show this week - just days after announcing her latest book.Carol can normally be seen delivering the weather forecast to viewers on weekday mornings - and lighting up everybody's screens in her beautifully-bright outfits.However, the meteorologist was nowhere to be seen on Monday's show (May 16) which was fronted by regular hosts Dan Walker and Sally Nugent.Instead, it was weather presenter Matt Taylor who seemed to have stepped in for his BBC colleague, which meant it was he who was tasked with telling fans all about what conditions to expect from the day.It comes just days after national treasure Carol excitedly announced the release of her brand new book, The Hotel on the Riviera.Carol isn't just a TV weather star, because she's also Sunday Times bestselling author with a passion for penning dreamy fiction tales set in romantic locations.She released her bestselling debut - Under a Greek Moon - last year, which won rave reviews from showbiz stars like Steph's Packed Lunch host Steph McGovern.Steph wrote: "An absolute cracking read - it's brilliant!".Carol shared an exclusive first look at the cover of her gorgeous new book on Twitter last week.Alongside the snap of the cover, which depicted a lady looking out onto an island in the ocean, Carol wrote: "Ooh lala!!! Look what I have!!! So exciting! BOOK TWO ‘The hotel on the Riviera’ is out on 21 July xxx"This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Dan Walker's replacement on BBC Breakfast looks almost set in stone, as odds are that BBC bosses have "already found" the right man for the job.Rumours have been flying about who could step in for Dan when he makes the move to Channel 5 on Tuesday, May 17, after an incredible stint at the BBC.Fans have been throwing names into the ring - from Carol Kirkwood to Victoria Derbyshire.However, it seems their dreams won't quite be coming true just yet, as it likely won't be a woman stepping in to fill Dan's shoes.Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan initially announced the news he was quitting on social media, explaining: "Hello, Dan Walker here. I have a little bit of news for you.

Dan Walker, 45, has revealed he has mixed feelings about Sam Ryder’s success at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.The BBC Breakfast presenter was among many as he took to Twitter to share his shock over the UK’s success in Turin, Italy tonight.It comes as the UK flew to the top of the leaderboard during the jury’s vote.Dan tweeted in view of his 757,000 followers: “Is it bad if we win this? #Eurovision.”He then took to Twitter again, adding: “This needs to stop “Being terrible at #Eurovision is an essential part of our national fabric.“@SamRyderMusic might be on for a knighthood.”After France gave the UK their 12 points in the jury vote, Dan exclaimed: “12 points from France!!!! “What is happening? #Eurovision #EntenteCordiale.”Dan wasn’t the only Eurovision viewer stunned by Sam’s success this evening after his jaw-dropping performance of Space Man. 

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was left emotional as he paid tribute to his departing co-star on Twitter.The host, who himself is preparing to leave the BBC in just a few days for a major move to rival network Channel 5, posted the poignant tribute on his social media pages.Mark Lawrenson, star of Football Focus - which Dan also presented from 2008 until 2021 - is finally leaving the programme after an incredible 25 years.The official BBC Sport account posted a farewell tribute to Mark, which read: "Farewell, Lawro! We wish you all the best!"@DionDublinsDube pays tribute to Mark Lawrenson after his 25 years as a pundit, as he appeared on his final edition of Football Focus."The post also included a link to Mark’s best ever bits from his time on the show.Quoting the tweet, Dan added: “I have so many wonderful memories of working with Lawro."Always insightful, always funny, always kind, always loyal. Great broadcaster and a great bloke," he said.Dan himself announced he would be leaving Football Focus last year, after an incredible 12 years presenting it alongside BBC Breakfast and The NFL Show.

Helen Skelton pictured for the first time since her split from husband Richie Myler.The Countryfile star was all smiles alongside BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker, as they cosied up to each other at a fancy do.Helen recently revealed the heartbreaking news that her and her husband of eight years, rugby player Richie Myler, had split in a post on her social media. She shared the news last month to her 276,000 followers on Instagram announcing that Richie had "left the family home".

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has urged Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney to "abandon" their WAGatha Christie trial and donate any costs involved to charity.Vardy was accused by Rooney of leaking fake stories about her in October 2019.Rooney uploaded several fake stories to her private Instagram account in a bid to find out who was “betraying” her before revealing it on Twitter.Wayne Rooney's wife shared a statement on Twitter, finishing it with the now-famous words "It's.... Rebekah Vardy's account."Vardy, 40, denies the allegations and is suing Rooney for libel.Day four of the trial will get commence today (May 13), with Rooney set to take the stand.But Dan, who has worked closely with both Jamie Vardy and Wayne Rooney in his role as a football presenter, has now pleaded with the duo to stop the trial.He told his 757,200 Twitter followers: "Do you get the feeling that everyone would benefit reputationally, ethically, morally and financially if they just abandoned the Rebekah Vardy vs Coleen Rooney court case and gave away all the fees, costs and potential damages to charity?”Wednesday saw the trial have to be paused twice after Vardy broke into tears down while on the stand.She began crying on the witness stand during questioning whether she leaked a story about a flood in Rooney’s house to The Sun.The story was one of the fake posts Rooney said she put up to find out who was leaking her private information.Vardy initially said: “I can’t recall seeing this one.

Deborah continued: “I know we have left no stone unturned.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker elicited a major response from fans on Twitter on Wednesday evening.MORE: Peter Andre breaks silence on Rebekah Vardy's shocking 'manhood' comments at trialThe presenter – who is preparing for his last day on the morning show – shared his thoughts on the ongoing Wagatha Christie trial between Rebakah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, and he didn't hold back. WATCH: Rebekah Vardy breaks down on Loose Women as she discusses Coleen Rooney row"Listening to a recap of what happened in court today and you have to remind yourself that Rebekah Vardy is the one suing Coleen Rooney… for libel! #WhatsApp," he wrote.READ: Rebekah Vardy breaks silence amid Coleen Rooney court dramaMORE: Coleen Rooney and husband Wayne put on united display amid ongoing 'Wagatha Christie' caseHis remarks prompted an outpouring of comments from his followers as they shared their thoughts on the court case.

Dan Walker questioned Levelling Up and Housing Secretary Michael Gove's behaviour during an interview, which some claimed was erratic. Gove broke into different accents on numerous occasions as he tried to reassure the public that the government was "constantly" looking at ways to relieve the financial crisis."We're constantly looking at ideas in order to make sure that we relieve the pressure on people who are facing incredibly tough times," he claimed to Dan on BBC Breakfast.However, he insisted: "That doesn't mount up to an emergency budget, which some people immediately thought that it did."Accusing the media of exaggerating, he added: "It is an example of some commentators chasing their own tails."[They are] trying to take a statement that is commonsensical, turning it into a major capital letters news story, and in fact when the Treasury quite rightly say 'Calm down', then people, instead of recognising that they've over-inflated the story in the first place, then say 'Ooh, this is clearly a split'," he added.During the interview, Gove appeared to speak at a faster than usual pace and broke into different accents repeatedly, from Northern English to American.A puzzled Dan announced to over 756,000 followers: "I’ve watched our interview back a few times now."Still trying to work out what happened."He added on the app: "I hope Mr Gove is ok."His post prompted viewers to blast that the Housing Secretary was "out of his depth"."I see this as Mr Gove taking the mickey out of journalists and media celebrities, and quite naturally they don’t like it and are making a big thing of it," @KevRic_EvaWre wrote."He's horribly out of his depth and clearly being undone by the pressure.

confirmed a romance with a Premier League footballer. Liam's child has confirmed her romance with footballer Nathaniel Phillips.

Rebekah Vardy has admitted branding Danielle Lloyd a "nasty b***h" in a string of explosive texts. Mrs Vardy, the wife of Leicester City star Jamie, was back in court for day two of the Wagatha Christie trial today. Mrs Vardy said she was referring to model Danielle Lloyd, her Maldives honeymoon and miscarriage in another message exchange with her agent.

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,

Deborah James shared her final wish for "more life" with her children as she appeared on BBC Breakfast today (11 May).The 40 year old star, who has been battling bowel cancer for five years, announced to her Instagram followers that she has reached the final stage of her life earlier this week. In a devastating post that saw the author saying "goodbye" and revealing she is now receiving at-home hospice care, mum-of-two Deborah also launched a JustGiving page to raise money for others with the disease. Speaking from home on the show, which also saw Sally Nugent breaking down in tears the day before over the sad news, Deborah explained that she was certain her children Hugo, 14, and Eloise, 12, would be ok with her husband and their father Sebastian Bowen.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent broke down in tears as she struggled to contain her emotions during a heartbreaking segment about author and BBC Radio 5 host Deborah James.The beloved star, who has battled bowel cancer for five years, announced on Monday she is now receiving at-home hospice care in a "goodbye" post on her Instagram page. Dan Walker, 45, was forced to step in as former sports reporter Sally, 50, struggled to focus on her cue prompts for the live news programme.

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”.

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Dan Walker, 45, is leaving BBC Breakfast after joining the programme in 2016, as he moves to Channel 5 News later this month. Dan took to Twitter this morning to reveal he had "forgotten" to set an alarm for work this morning, "for the first time in 6 years" to the dismay of his fans.Dan took to Twitter to address the blunder, in view of his 755,800 followers.Along with a picture of him and Sally Nugent, as well as a close-up of his footwear choice and purple socks, Dan told his followers what had happened.He said: "My last ever Wednesday on #BBCBreakfast and guess what? I forgot to set my alarms for the first time in 6 years."Thankfully the body clock kicked in and I wasn’t too late.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker was left red faced after he revealed how he forgot to set his early morning alarm “for the first time in six years” ahead of his BBC exit. During Wednesday’s (May 11) instalment of the beloved morning show, the long-standing TV presenter looked better than ever as he joined his co-host Sally Nugent on the infamous red sofa.But despite his cheery spirits, the 45-year-old admitted he has started to let his punctuality slip after he accidentally forgot to set his 3am alarm the night before for his final Wednesday morning show.Luckily, the dad-of-three's internal body clock kicked in and woke him up just in time for his 6am show as he took to Twitter before the show to share his TV blunder online.Alongside a sweet snap with the brunette beauty, 50, and a shot of his infamous brightly coloured socks, the TV star shared the embarrassing moment with his loyal legion of fans online.In full view of his 755,000 followers, the former Strictly star penned: “My last ever Wednesday on #BBCBreakfast and guess what? I forgot to set my alarms for the first time in six years [three embarrassed emojis].“Thankfully the body clock kicked in and I wasn’t too late.