BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay steps in to replace Dan Walker as presenter after exit

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Dan Walker on BBC Breakfast after he left the BBC.Dan Walker bid farewell to the BBC on Tuesday (May 17) this week when he hosted his final show on BBC Breakfast, alongside his co-host Sally Nugent.His emotional last day saw Dan flooded with sweet tributes from his BBC colleagues, and at one point he was even surprised by his former co-host Louise Minchin who greeted him in the studio.However, it was Dan's co-star Jon Kay who became the first star to step in to host Breakfast alongside Sally on Wednesday (May 18), the first day after Dan's official exit.Jon was certainly dressed for the occasion as he was suited and booted in a suave navy jacket and trouser combo with a red tie to top it off.Sally looked equally smart beside him on the sofa as she wore a stylish green dress for the cameras.The pair confirmed Jon will be presenting the show for "a few weeks" as Jon quipped that he'd heard Sally needed company.Kay is now a regular face on BBC Breakfast who has already filled in to host for Dan on several occasions, so he's no stranger to the red sofa.It comes after Dan quit the BBC on Tuesday after 13 years with the broadcaster, six of which were spent hosting Breakfast.His departure came just months after his good pal Louise left the show in September.His co-star Sally had already warned him a "few surprises" were waiting for him on his final day hosting the programme.She certainly delivered, because streams of Dan's BBC friends threw him a party in the studio during the broadcast, with a fitting lobster theme in a cheeky nod to his Strictly Come Dancing stint.Louise Minchin also returned to the studio to reunite with Dan in a touching on-screen moment which saw the pair embrace.She said of Dan: "It is very emotional to.