BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin confirms final show date and is having 'anxiety dreams'

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Manchester United and, in particular, Tottenham were both keen on the 25-year-old.But Colombia international Diaz opted to make the move to Anfield in the January transfer window.The winger picked up an assist on his Reds debut in the FA Cup victory over Cardiff and impressed in the Premier League against Leicester.Spurs were gutted to miss out on Diaz, and United may end up feeling he is one that got away from them in the market too.Ultimately, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp played a big role in luring the talented attacker to Merseyside.Discussing the Liverpool deal, Diaz’s father – Luis Manuel Diaz - told Portuguese newspaper A Bola: “The impact was big, many people have been talking about him and his qualities.“Several clubs tried to sign him, but he wanted Liverpool for what they play and for the manager.“He sees in Klopp the same commitment and demand he had at FC Porto with [Sergio] Conceição. How good a signing is Luis Diaz for Liverpool? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Spice Girls but she admits it was hard to disguise it during her time on ITV's The Masked Singer.The Feels So Good songstress, 46, competed back in season two back in January 2021 alongside celebrities including Martine McCutcheon, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and winner Joss Stone.She admits that she had initially thought about turning down the offer from producers but later fell in love with the idea of the programme.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Melanie joked that she put minders through their paces as she tried to crack several clues.Backstage, Melanie tried to crack the secrets as to who else was taking part, admitting she never stopped asking questions.The songstress laughed: "Even in the dressing rooms you are kept apart, covered up and walk around virtually blind with a helper…"I was trying to pick up any clues and asking a million questions but I didn't get any answers, they take the secrecy super seriously!"Reflecting on disguising her voice, she told me: "It was so hard, much much harder than I thought."They kept asking me to sing sweet and high and honestly that was so hard, I think I put the singing coach through a lot."While Melanie is no stranger to oversharing with Spice Girls news, she didn't tell her bandmates or any relatives about taking part in the show."I couldn't even tell my mum," she exclaimed.

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The start date for Strictly Come Dancing has been announced online, days after contestant Dan Walker appeared to accidentally let a date slip. During Wednesday's episode of BBC Breakfast, Dan, 44, appeared to let slip that the start date will in fact be 18 September, which is just over two weeks away.The presenter was talking to co-host Louise Minchin as she revealed that her last day on the BBC Breakfast sofa will be September 15.

Louise Minchin after she announced her last day on the hit morning show BBC Breakfast.

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Twitter sharing a liberating underwater image of herself after announcing her final day on the BBC Breakfast.The 52-year-old who has been a regular anchor on the morning programme since 2001 said it was "scary and exciting" to be stepping away from the programme after 20 years.On Wednesday's show, Louise confirmed that she would be occupying one side of the famous red sofa for the last time ever on September 15.To mark her exit, the TV star took to social media to share a picture to describe her feelings as her leaving day fast approaches.In the image, Louise can be seen submerged in deep crystal clear water with her arms raised up high above her head.She captioned the snap: "This is what it feels like to be leaving #BBCBreakfast after so

"Well, it would have been 20 years in December this year," she replied.Dan continued: "Have there been any points since you said you were going to leave that you've thought, 'Oh, have I made the wrong choice? I might just stay'? Please!"Laughing, the broadcaster explained: "I promise you, if I told that to our boss, he'd be like 'What?'"No, I 100 per cent know that it's the right thing for me to do," she stated.Earlier in the year, Louise addressed her exit to viewers, saying: "It will be, this year, 20 years since I first presented this programme."Since then I've felt part of a huge, enormous BBC Breakfast family which includes everyone who works here, everyone on the team and every one of you who watches the programme."I've loved being

Strictly Come Dancing which returns later this month. The BBC Breakfast show host was chatting with co-host Louise Minchin, who is departing the breakfast show on the 15th of September.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker has accidentally revealed when Strictly Come Dancing will return to our screens.The popular dancing contest has a closely-guarded schedule, making Dan’s slip-up all the more amusing.While appearing on the BBC One morning show on Wednesday, he made the exciting announcement after his colleague Louise Minchin confessed when she would be stepping down from the news programme.The 44-year-old journalist whipped his mobile phone out and proceeded to go through his personal calendar, all whilst appearing on live tv.Dan went on to say: "I was just going to put your date in the diary."He continued: "I meet and greet the partner in a couple of days time."And actually the first show is on the 18th and then the live shows

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Dan Walker accidentally let slip the show's closely-guarded schedule live on air. The 44-year-old BBC Breakfast presenter revealed the dates the first show and live shows start this month.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan Walker appeared to accidentally let slip the start date of the upcoming series on Wednesday's episode of BBC Breakfast.The hit BBC One dance show typically kicks off in September, however, confirmation of when the new series was due to start had yet to be revealed. During Wednesday's episode of BBC Breakfast, Dan, 44, appeared to let slip that the start date will in fact be 18 September, which is just over two weeks away.The presenter was talking to co-host Louise Minchin as she revealed that her last day on the BBC Breakfast sofa will be September 15.

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BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker apologised to co-host Louise Minchin for sitting too close to her on the sofa.Thanks to the pandemic, TV presenters have been sitting very far apart due to social distancing, but Dan was closer than normal.He explained: "It's a busy old morning today. We're sitting a bit close to each other."Louise exclaimed: "What are you doing?! I noticed you edging over""Sorry about that, I didn't want to put you off during the interview.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker is back with his co-host Louise Minchin after the pairing spent some time apart as Dan took a break from his hosting duties.While viewers were a little concerned as he seemingly disappeared from the show, they're happier than ever to see him return next to Louise for the morning show.As Louise confirmed his return to the show, she shared a snap of them on Twitter writing: "Good morning, back together with Dan Walker on BBC Breakfast to keep you company."Fans flooded in to share their support for the pair as they expressed their happiness as Dan returned to the screen alongside Louise.One user wrote: "The dynamic duo of morning news! You two always make my morning that bit happier."While another said: "Ahh

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker is heading for the Strictly dance floor soon, but Louise Minchin insisted "I don't shimmy" after she accidentally threw her pen across the studio.The show had just been speaking to Gethin Jones and dancer Janette Manrara ahead of Morning Live, and Janette was giving a shimmy ahead of a fitness section.Off-screen, Louise accidentally flung her pen across the studio and apologised, "Ooh, sorry I've thrown my pen!"Co-host Roger Johnson laughed "I thought you were doing a shimmy!""I was not! Believe me, I don't shimmy!" insisted Louise, throwing her hands up in the air to say no.Roger ignored her and carried on doing a shimmying move, shaking his shoulders as he laughed.When it was announced that Louise was leaving

Louise Minchin shared a sweet new photo with her fans on Wednesday – and it was a rare glimpse into the hard-working presenter's time off.In the selfie, Louise posed with her friend Kris Hallenga, both beaming as they enjoyed a cup of coffee together.MORE: Louise Minchin shares sun-kissed holiday photo - and fans say the same thingThe star was casually dressed in a grey T-shirt, with her blonde hair tied back and her no-makeup look showing off her flawless skin.The BBC Breakfast co-host is better known for being glammed up on-screen, although not for much longer, as earlier this year, she announced her decision to leave the show, much to the shock of viewers.WATCH: Louise Minchin reveals shock as Dan Walker revealed to be latest Strictly

BBC Breakfast show wondered if Sally Nugent had permanently taken over from usual host Louise Minchin.Viewers were stunned to see that the Sports reporter had stepped in to host the programme alongside Dan Walker on Monday and Tuesday.Earlier this year, Louise, 52, confirmed that she would be leaving the TV channel in Autumn after 20 years of presenting on the morning show.The major schedule shake-up caused quite a stir online, with many suspecting that Louise had slipped out of the door quietly without even saying goodbye.One tweet read: "Where's Louise on BBC's Breakfast?"A second person said: "Omg please don't tell me Louise has already left BBC Breakfast."While another added: "I do love Sally but nobody can host this show like