BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker appalled as he breaks news of 'awful' Russian missile strike

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was forced to apologise after a slip-up during a poignant interview with two Ukrainian refugees on Monday (March 7). Vitaliy Georgiev and his wife Olya Gridina appeared via video link from Bucharest, Romania, after fleeing the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has taken a walk down memory lane after grabbing himself a yummy chocolate milkshake.Taking to Twitter the former sports reporter posted an image of the dairy-based beverage to his account as he reminisced about his time as a sports reporter and host of BBC show Football Focus.The snap of his hand holding the bottle of Shaken Udder Chocolush prompted fond memories of working on the programme for Dan.He wrote: "I always used to grab one of these from the shop on the way to the car park after #FootballFocus. I had one today for the first time since I finished."Great memories of that show and the people who made it special."Dan presented Football Focus from 2009 until April 2021 when he quit and was replaced by former Arsenal Ladies star Alex Scott.He announced the departure with a heartfelt video posted to social media explaining his decision to leave.Dan said: "This is going to be my last season presenting Football Focus.

Dan Walker, 44, used to present on Football Focus from 2009 to 2021, announcing his departure from the show in April last year.The BBC Breakfast presenter has taken to Twitter to remember his "great memories".Dan shared a picture of a chocolate milkshake, with the drink bringing back fond memories for him.He captioned the post in view of his 752,200 followers: "I always used to grab one of these from the shop on the way to the car park after #FootballFocus."I had one today for the first time since I finished."Great memories of that show and the people who made it special."Many social media users took to the comments to remember Dan on the football show, as well as to discuss his milkshake choice.TeresaGibbons7 said: "Hope they send you a year's supply now for that little bit of promotion."Yeezy_jmz added: "Premier league of chocolate milk!"Tretchikoff1 commented: "I wish you still picked up a Chocolush and headed to #FootballFocus."In April 2021, Dan told fans he would be leaving Football Focus.He posted a video of himself on social media explaining the announcement.Dan said: "This is going to be my last season presenting Football Focus."It has been an amazing 12 years and I can honestly say I have loved every single second of it."I am so proud of the job we’ve done, the changes we've made and issues we've looked at a time when the football landscape has changed immeasurably.He continued: "But, having said all that, after 12 years it's time for someone else to take the reins."I'd like to say thank you to the amazing team at Focus who put so much into the show each week and thank you to the audience for tuning in every Saturday."The BBC flagship Saturday afternoon show was taken over by Alex Scott.Talking about the show

Daily Mail from last year, Craig explained: “'I rather fell in love with Dan, and I didn't expect to”.

Dan Walker has recalled a recent and ‘effervescent’ BBC Breakfast appearance by Shane Warne, just weeks before his sudden death at the age of 52. Warne died in Koh Samui, Thailand on Friday, with a statement from his management confirming the news: ‘Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. ‘The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.

Dan Walker, 44, has penned an emotional tribute to Shane Warne after the cricketer’s death was confirmed on Friday.The Australian legend died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 52. Heartbroken Dan wrote on Twitter: “Genuinely can’t believe the sad news about the death of Shane Warne.“He came on BBC Breakfast just a couple of weeks ago and was as effervescent as ever.

Dan Walker, 44, found himself at the centre of controversy earlier this week when he apologised after a guest swore on BBC Breakfast.The host had been discussing the Ukraine crisis with Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka when she dropped the F-bomb condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin.After the programme, Dan’s name became a trend on Twitter with viewers divided over his reaction to the swear word.Some blasted Dan’s lack of “sensitivity” while others defended him, saying he “couldn’t have been kinder”.Twitter user JayneMcCubbinTV shared her outrage as she found out the reason the broadcaster’s name was trending.She tweeted: “This is so sad. Dan trending bc ppl have jumped on bandwagon to moan abt something they surely didn’t see.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker was left confused as his co-star Carol Kirkwood visited him and Sally Nugent at the BBC studios this week.The 44-year-old presenter shared a tweet with a picture of himself, Carol and fellow presenter Sally as they beamed for the camera.Carol usually films her forecast bulletins away from the main BBC studios, so the visit came as a surprise for the two early morning broadcasters. Carol and Sally seemed particularly happy to see each other as they appeared to be laughing whilst the picture was taken, a point their co-star noted in the caption.Dan wrote: “I’m not entirely sure what Carol said to Sally here, but it was lovely to have her in the BBC Breakfast studio this morning.”The trio were snapped together on the famous red BBC Breakfast sofa, with a projected background of the London skyline.Dan sat beside his colleagues, dressed in a dapper blue suit and matching tie, clasping his hands in front of him as he sat with his arms on his knees.

Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev has broken his silence over Russia's invasion in Ukraine, which has saddened the world. The Russian-born dancer - who is married to Rachel Riley - confessed the heartbreaking conflict was "too close to home" in an emotional post.MORE: Motsi Mabuse issues heartbreaking plea over 'racism' experienced amid Ukraine crisisIn an announcement, posted on Instagram on Wednesday, he wrote: "The current situation in Ukraine hits too close to home for the both of us as Russian nationals.WATCH: Rachel Riley melts hearts with adorable video of Pasha with their daughters"Our passport may say one thing but our hearts are with our family, friends and everyone still in Ukraine that are fighting for freedom and lives."MORE: Dan Walker forced to apologise after 'difficult' BBC Breakfast coverageDONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?Pasha, who has co-created Rise Up With the Arts with Anya Garni, explained how the proceeds from their performances will go to Save The Children charity."It only feels right that our show - Rise Up With the Arts, along with 3 charities that we are already supporting, will now focus on donating funds raised to the Save The Children charity that helps children and young people affected by this terrible conflict," the message continued."They say it takes a village to rise a child but this time it will take the whole world to make the change happen and end this madness.

Dan Walker, 44, took to Twitter yesterday to express his concern after Carol Kirkwood made an appearance in the BBC Breakfast studio. It comes as the BBC Weather favourite usually films her forecasts away from the main studio.The presenter shared a picture of himself and Carol sitting alongside their co-star Sally Nugent to mark the surprise visit.Dan and Carol could be seen smiling broadly, while Sally had a look of surprise on her face.He captioned the snap: “I’m not entirely sure what @carolkirkwood said to @sallynugent here but it was lovely to have her in the #BBCBreakfast studio this morning.”Carol soon replied to the tweet, while fans heaped praise on the BBC Breakfast team.Not giving anything away about her secret chat with Sally, the cheeky weather presenter said: “Was SO LOVELY to be there,” alongside some heart emojis.Twitter user LydiaroseJ added: “Always look forward to seeing u in the morning + Carol love your reports on the weather + Dan are u missing your friend?“But Sally u doing good keep giving us the news please will Done u lot.” (sic)Stacyth73173385 said: “Good to see all 3 of you together in the studio.”Sos_beachcare penned: “What a lovely photo of the 3 of you - a fab team.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker has brightened his fans' day with a sweet snap of him and his co-star Carol Kirkwood.The presenter uploaded a cosy picture of him and the BBC weather reporter on Twitter, showing Carol embracing him that tightly it's as if he is in a "headlock". The Strictly Come Dancing star shared the picture on his social media account on Wednesday (March 2).

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Dan Walker stepped in and apologised when a Ukrainian singer swore live on BBC Breakfast.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was forced to apologise to viewers of the show when a Ukrainian guest swore at Russian President Vladimir Putin while live on air. Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka joined Dan and his co-host Sally Nugent on the morning show to talk about the current situation, as Russia continues to attack Ukraine.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has been left horrified by clips of people being racially discriminated against at the Ukraine border.MORE: Strictly's Motsi Mabuse inundated with support after heartbreaking messageEarlier this week, heartbreaking footage showing African and Caribbean students being denied permission to cross over into Poland for safety went viral amid Russian's invasion of Ukraine.WATCH: Loose Women makes history with an all-black panelMotsi, who comes from South Africa and whose husband is Ukrainian, uploaded a video on social media showing black students trying to move close to the Polish border.MORE: Dan Walker forced to apologise after 'difficult' BBC Breakfast coverageDONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?"We're still stranded, we haven't eaten, no rest, we were just in the cold for six hours outside," the woman in the video is heard saying. "We've been begging, pushing, dragging, it's been so traumatic just to get into the border and we’re not able to get there."In the caption, Motsi expressed her disgust and said: "This is happening!!!! Can we talk about this!!!!!! Saving people according to their skin color!!!!! #AfricansinUkraine." [sic]A post shared by Motsi Mabuse (@motsimabuse)Motsi's husband is from UkraineThe tweet comes as Loose Women's Charlene White touched upon the subject on Tuesday's show.

DAN Walker was forced to apologise as Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka told Vladimir Putin "f*** you" on BBC Breakfast this morning. The presenter stepped in after the passionate guest turned the airwaves blue.

Ukraine - after Russia launched attacks across the country.Famous singer Maria has been keeping spirits up in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv during the war by singing the Ukrainian national anthem to locals from her apartment window.Dan asked Maria if she'd considered trying to escape her war-torn country in a bid to save herself from the violence.The musician replied that she was planning on staying in the capital and will keep on singing to locals as long as it was safe to do so - adding: "I will not run from my native city because this is my home".She then sent a powerful message to Russian president Putin where she called him a "murderer" and told him "f**k you", but it threw the segment into chaos as Dan needed to intervene.Maria said: "I want to say to Putin. You are a murderer, you are [an] aggressor.", adding that Ukraine was never against Russia.She went on: "Russian singers, Russian sportsmen were in Kiev.

Dan Walker left fans in a whirlwind when he announced in the midst of the storm that he was "considering leaving all current jobs" to pursue a career filming plane landings for Big Jet TV. However, in spite of his humorous joke, the BBC Breakfast star has made it clear he intends to stick around for some time to come - and that he appreciates all of the "breakfast love".There was some uncertainty during Dan's mysterious absence from the show earlier in the month, shortly after making ambiguous comments about quitting, although it turned out he was simply enjoying a half-term break with his family in Italy.Dan had previously told the Mirror that he'd expected there'd be "no chance" of continuing on the show beyond the five year mark - but now he has surpassed it.Attributing his success on Strictly Come Dancing to supporters who watch him on his morning show, he has revealed the "breakfast love" means he's unlikely to leave anytime soon."On Strictly...

Dan Walker revealed he's already had "difficult" conversations with his kids about the Ukraine crisis.It came when the BBC Breakfast star, who is also a dad-of-three, issued an urgent appeal to any worried parents watching at home with their children during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Dan and his co-star Sally Nugent had just been speaking to the Defence Secretary Ben Wallace about the latest events in Ukraine as well as Putin's threat of nuclear attacks.It comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military leaders to put his country's nuclear arsenal on high alert after Russia invaded Ukraine last week.The crisis has seen wide-spread fighting break out in major cities across Ukraine like its capital Kyiv, with Russia launching a number of attacks which includes airstrikes and missiles.Speaking directly to any concerned parents on Monday's show (February 28), Dan opened up about how he has already had "difficult" chats with his young kids about the war.He wanted to reassure viewers he was aware that young children might be witnessing the scary topics, such as nuclear missiles, covered on the show that morning, The presenter said: "Mr Wallace talking there about having conversations with his own children.

BBC Breakfast presenters Dan Walker and Sally Nugent were delighted to finally be able to sit next to each other on the famous red sofa.For the last two years, BBC presenters have been forced to sit apart from each other when they host the flagship morning show due to the pandemic.Like many other broadcasters, the BBC had been complying with Covid safety guidelines during the lockdown, which initially began in March 2020 after the rise in Covid infections.It meant presenting pairs like Dan and Sally, as well as Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt, were rather placed far apart as they hosted the show from the studio in MediaCity, Salford.However, it all changed on Monday (February 28) this week, and former Strictly star Dan was delighted to reveal some changes had been made to the format of the show.Taking to Twitter, Dan excitedly announced to his 751k followers that he was allowed to sit a lot closer to his dear co-star Sally.Dan shared a sweet snap of him and Sally beaming on the red sofa - and sitting next to each other.As always, Dan looked suave in a navy suit, and Sally looked lovely in a turtleneck top and trouser combo.Celebrating the milestone moment before the show, Dan wrote: "Good morning world" with a waving-emoji.He went on: "Yes… we are sitting closer together for the first time in 2 years."I hope you’re ok this morning.

Dan Walker, 44, has addressed finally sitting next to co-presenter Sally Nugent on BBC Breakfast.The hosts had to stay apart for two years due to social distancing rules but were able to come together as the government removed all Covid restrictions in England.Sharing his delight, Dan shared a snap of him and Sally sitting together on the BBC Breakfast sofa.He penned in view of his 272,000 Instagram followers: “Good morning world.