The BBC have publicly advertised Dan’s now vacant position as a chief presenter.The online job description invites applicants who can “be authoritative and experienced and can handle breaking news".They must also be “warm, entertaining and able to offer our viewers great company to create a daily viewing habit".Jon was the first to get a chance to impress the bosses, with bookies predicting him to be the main choice to replace Dan.Morning Live host Gethin Jones is next behind in second place, while a more unexpected suggestion being Laura Tobin, Good Morning Britain’s weather expert.So far, Jon has regularly stood in for Dan and Charlie Stayt while the two have taken holidays.He has been part of the BBC Breakfast team for over ten years.Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “It’s looking increasingly likely that BBC chiefs have found Dan Walker’s replacement.” BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am..
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