BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, 50, shares bedtime routine as she talks early mornings

Dan Walker has asked parents for advice on how to explain Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine to children after news of the attack hits headlines nationwide. The BBC Breakfast star took to Twitter on Friday (25 February) to open the concerning debate online following the latest developments of the devastating attack online.As a concerned dad-of-three, the former Strictly star reached out to his 751,000 followers on the social media platform to see how other families are discussing the topic to the younger generations.One of his biggest concerns about explaining the terrifying news happening overseas was discussing the topic without “giving them nightmares”.The 44-year-old tweeted: “Dear parents / guardians, Interested to know what you are telling your young children about what is happening in Ukraine at the moment without giving them nightmares.”And users were quick to flood to the broadcaster’s comments section with their advice online with the post receiving more than 1,400 likes in a matter of hours.Fellow BBC broadcaster Victoria Fritz replied: “Hi Dan, I spoke to my 5 y o son about this yesterday.“I said mummy had been busy telling people that the people in charge of Russia had been trying to steal another country.

Dan Walker, 44, has appealed to parents to ask for advice on how to talk about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with children.The BBC Breakfast star logged onto Twitter earlier today to open the debate in view of his 751,000 followers.He wrote: “Dear parents / guardians,“Interested to know what you are telling your young children about what is happening in Ukraine at the moment without giving them nightmares.”Other Twitter users were quick to react, with the post receiving more than 1,400 likes in just a few hours.Fellow BBC broadcaster Victoria Fritz said: “Hi Dan, I spoke to my 5 y o son about this yesterday. (sic)“I said mummy had been busy telling people that the people in charge of Russia had been trying to steal another country.That the country was called Ukraine.“That the people of Ukraine didn’t want their country stolen.”She continued: “He said that wasn’t kind, didn’t sound fair and asked me if we knew anyone in Ukraine. I said we didn’t.“But they like macaroni cheese and apple crumble just like us.”MorishIdle typed: “I think it’s actually more stressful for young teenagers as they understand more.“There are 18 year old boys in Ukraine told they cannot leave the country and gave to take up arms.“As the mum of a teenage boy (not yet 18) that absolutely terrifies me.”Dorisandfred added: “So tough, our 10 year old was very anxious about it last night and couldn't fall asleep.“Husband reassured him about nato, and how far we are from the Ukraine. (sic)“It doesn't help that his school project is WW2 right now so it's all a bit too real.“I’m anxious too.

Naga Munchetty has been criticised by BBC Breakfast viewers after she interrupted a guest in Ukraine. A woman in the crisis hit country called the morning programme to discuss the Russian invasion during Thursday's show.However, Naga interrupted her as she opened up about her distressing situation.The BBC host said: "Give me one moment, I just need to do something technical.

Dan Walker impressed his fans as he showed off his dramatic facial hair transformation on Instagram.The BBC Breakfast host uploaded a video with his new moustache to his social media account as he grinned into the camera looking more than pleased with himself.Dan, 44, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying his change of style in the clip, dressed in a white shirt and purple tie with a snug coat over the top of his suit for the recording. At the end of the short clip, Dan is heart giggling as he exclaims: "You're ridiculous," before uploading the video writing: "What do you think?" His BBC co-star Sally Nugent was quick to reply and voice her support for the new look as she said: "Love it." One keen fan then added: "It’s a yes from me." Another commented: "You suit it Dan.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker left fans swooning when he shared a hunky throwback snap taken early on in his BBC career.The handsome BBC presenter, 44, found the archive snap on his phone, and he decided to share it with his 271k followers on Instagram.Although Dan is mostly known for presenting BBC Breakfast alongside co-star Sally Nugent, it seems he has the looks for a career in modelling if he ever fancied opting for a career change.It wouldn't be the first time he took on a new challenge, either, because fans watched him learn to dance on Strictly Come Dancing last year - after being paired up with show pro Nadiya Bychkova.In the throwback snap, Dan can be seen sporting a smart white shirt with a buttoned collar.Shooting the camera a brooding sideways glance, Dan looked every bit the part of a model as he stood for the BBC press snap.Captioning the snap, he wrote: "This old BBC PR shot just popped up on my phone."No idea what I was thinking about at the time but it looks pretty serious", alongside a smiling-face to suggest he can see the funny side of the "serious" snap.Dan signed off by wishing his followers a decent Thursday, adding: "I hope you’re ok and are having a decent Thursday."Dan's adoring fans were rather impressed by the presenter's modelling moves, and they rushed to compliment him in the comments.One fan gushed: "Super handsome", attaching a string of fire-emojis.A second said: "I think you look serious and handsome here Dan."A third commented: "Very handsome".A fourth cheekily wrote: "Was having a mediocre Thursday, but this pic just made it a whole lot better!" with a winking emoji alongside it.A fifth added: "Gorgeous"A sixth laughed: "Looks like you’re trying not to laugh"Dan also sent a message

BBC Breakfast took an unexpected turn during the latest edition of the morning show as a politician's daughter interrupted a live interview.Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty were back on our screens on Thursday morning to bring the latest breaking news from across the world.Tom Tugendhat MP, Chair of the Foreign Affairs select Committee, appeared on the programme to discuss the latest news on the Ukraine Crisis.However, things didn't go quite to plan as Mr Tugendhat's daughter appeared on camera during the live interview.As the MP spoke to Charlie via video call, the little girl came into view of the camera and started tapping her father.Charlie pointed out: "I'm sorry you've got an interruption there.

Dan Walker has been praised by BBC Breakfast viewers following an interview with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. The 44-year-old presenter quizzed her on an unexpected snap showing her Russian financial links with the Conservative government.During Wednesday's episode of the morning show, Dan and co-host Sally Nugent were joined my Truss to discuss the Tory Party's planned sanctions against Vladimir Putin.Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan didn't waste time in asking Ms Truss on questions as reports emerged Russian donors had given around £2million to the government.He asked: "How damaging is that for the government at the moment?"Ms Truss responded "Any donation to any political party has to be fully declared.

Alex posted the picture of herself posing in her home.Fans were super excited about the Sky Sports star’s new threads.Jay Birmingham commented with red love hearts.Robertfingleton wrote: “Always a red!”Murdoch.charlie wrote: “Are you watching the foot today?”Alex replied saying: “Yes I will be. Come on Lionesses!”Tadge8 penned: “Stunning perfection.”Timothyryan474 said: “Love the trackie nice colour.

BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin has applauded Emily Maitlis for exiting the BBC after 20 years with the broadcaster.The Newsnight presenter and the BBC’s former North America editor Jon Sopel have announced their decision to quit in order to join the media group Global, which owns LBC.Louise, 53, took to Twitter last night where she gave her thoughts on Emily’s choice to step down, in view of her 244,300 followers. Emily, 51, announced her news yesterday in a series of tweets to her 456,600 followers.Tagging Jon, 62, and Dino Sofos, who is the founder of audio production company Persephonica, she expressed her excitement at starting a new chapter of her career.“Some work news,” Emily wrote, “@BBCJonSopel and I are going to launch a brand new podcast with @Global, exec produced by @dinosofos.  “It’s an amazing opportunity to do something we all love, and we are so thrilled Global is giving us this opportunity to be big and ambitious with this project.“@dinosofos has been the powerhouse behind Brexitcast, Newscast and Americast, and we are delighted his new company @persephonica will be producing this major new podcast with Global.“Nevertheless, it will be a wrench to leave the BBC after 20 phenomenal years.“I am so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had there. “More than anything I’m grateful to have worked with the most incredible people - many of whom are dear friends. “I owe my BBC colleagues everything,” Emily concluded.In response to Emily’s first tweet about joining Global, Louise sent her former colleague her best wishes.“Congratulations,” Louise tweeted out, with three hands clapping emojis. Louise waved goodbye to her colleagues on BBC Breakfast on September 15 last year after almost 20 years of working on the

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker was left in an excited mood when he discovered one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars was appearing as a guest on Morning Live.The 44-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Wednesday morning alongside co-host Sally Nugent.Toward the end of the show, they chatted to Morning Live hosts Gethin Jones and Kimberley Walsh to find out what viewers can expect from the latest programme.Host Dan said: "Morning Live follows us on BBC One this morning. They're on at 9.15."Gethin and Kimberley are in the chairs today."However, the father of three couldn't want to chat to their guest Graziano Di Prima, who is best known for appearing on Strictly.Dan joked: "I don't want to be rude, and I know you usually tell us whats going on, but can you just show us Graziano early on.

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent shared a 12 second phone call with co-host Dan Walker before accepting her new role on the show.The 50-year-old journalist began filling in as a temporary host on the iconic red sofa 10 years ago.However, she was made main presenter on the programme since October last year following the departure of Louise Minchin. She has opened up about how she accepted her role and the question she asked Dan before agreeing to the presenting job.Speaking to The Mirror, Sally said: "I did have a 12 second conversation with Dan before all of this started where I said, 'You are staying for a bit aren't you?' And he went, 'Yeah, I think so.'"So I was like right.

BBC Breakfast's beloved weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has taken to Twitter to share her astonishment at the impact of the recent storms in the UK.This morning, the weather woman, 59, checked in on a social media user who revealed that a family member's garage had been severely damaged by the risky weather conditions.After wishing her 217,200 followers a good morning, the meteorologist addressed the impact of the recent extreme weather.Carol tweeted: "Hope you have not been adversely affected by the storms we have had... xx," followed by two red hearts.The star's social media users were quick to comment on the post with their own experiences of Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin.Twitter user @matelotjack posted a snap of a garage with the roof completely blown off.Replying to Carol, they captioned the snap: "My mothers garage roof in Wales."(sic)Clearly taken aback by the image, Carol responded: "Oh my goodness...

BBC Breakfast hot seat from Louise Minchin, she took some sound advice from another former presenter on the show. BBC Legend Bill Turnbull, offered up some advice on sleeping patterns to ensure the presenters can get through the day, but Dan Walker believed it's a "waste of time", and chooses his own methods.Sally recently opened up on her very early morning routine but after the show finishes, the rest of her day differs to Dans."Bill Turnbull had the best routine," she told The Mirror in a joint interview with her co-host."He said to have a morning sleep.So I always try."I go back to bed at around 11am, then set my alarm and get up by 12 and get out in the daylight, it’s important."Dan giggled while grinning: "She gets into her pyjamas!"Sleep is important obviously, but sleep in the day?"It's a complete waste of your time."But it works for the sports reporter, who told The Sunday Times of her mid-morning nap: "I then get up and start my day again."You have to be really careful on breakfast shows that you don't do the double breakfast."It's notorious."She also revealed she manages to leave the house every morning without waking her husband and 14-year-old son.Sally told the publication: "My alarm goes off at 3.45am.

Push Your Peak. Minchin, who also took part in I'm a Celebrity. .

BBC show, Kelvin Fletcher's Big Farming Adventure has been a massive hit, with his wife Liz reacting in a new interview to being compared to Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen.The former soap actor was followed by BBC cameras during his first few months working the land as he got to grips with his new career, with the six part series airing on TV at the moment.Kelvin and his family can be seen learning how to shear sheep, drive a tractor and tend to the land on their farm near the Peak District.He and Liz spoke about the show with Kate Thornton on her podcast White Wine Question Time: Kelvin Fletcher & Liz Marsland.In the episode, released last Friday, Kate said: "I tell you what else I've noticed that's happened."Liz, tell me if you've felt the vibes, but I mentioned to a couple of people this week that we were chatting."Obviously, people are able to follow your adventures on BBC every week with the show."Men started swooning, a bit like they did with Amanda the Shepherd.She continued: "There was a lot of 'oh my god that Liz, she's amazing.'"Liz can be heard in hysterics at the comparison, as she remarked: "Is there?"Kate replied: "It's like you're a country pillar."Liz, shocked still giggling, said: "I haven't seen it."Kate continued: "Maybe it's because you live in the middle of nowhere surrounded by sheep."Liz, talking to her husband, said: "Kelvin, you better watch out."I mean I will take it.

Emily Maitlis confirmed her exit from Newsnight in an emotional statement earlier today.

Dan Walker, 44, penned earlier today a heartfelt tweet for his former BBC co-star Oti Mabuse, 31, following her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC Breakfast presenter labelled the South-African-born dancer a “legend” as it was announced she was set to leave the hit show.Dan retweeted BBC Strictly’s official Twitter account’s announcement in view of his 750,000 followers.The statement read: “Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.“Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.“She leaves a dazzling legacy behind her, as the only professional dancer to lift the Glitterball Trophy in two consecutive years.”The official statement continued: “We couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.“She will always be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future.”Dan added: “Absolutely lovely human and a Strictly legend.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker shared a heartfelt tribute to Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse after it was confirmed she will be leaving the show after a seven year run.Dan took part in last year’s series of Strictly and placed 10th with his partner Nadiya Bychkova.Oti Mabuse was partnered up with rugby player Ugo Monye and were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the dance competition.The official Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account tweeted a picture of Oti Mabuse holding up the Glitterball Trophy with her two partners.She won the competition two years in a row, in 2019 with Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and in 2020 with comedian Bill Bailey.“Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years. Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.”The post went on to say that she leaves a “dazzling legacy” as the “only professional dancer to win the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years”, before saying that the BBC “couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.”BBC signed off the message by saying that she “will always be at the very heart of the Strictly family” and that they wish her “every success in her already bright future.”The caption for the post read: “Sadly, the brilliant Oti Mabuse is leaving the show after seven incredible series.

leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years. The two-time Strictly winner and new Dancing On Ice judge has called it quits after appearing as a professional dancer on the programme for seven series. Her statement started with: "Never easy to say goodbye.

Eamonn Holmes has reignited his feud with Phillip Schofield today. The TV star has moved to slam the ITV Lorraine and ITV This Morning tribute to Schofe yesterday. ITV paid tribute to the TV star on Monday as he celebrated 40 years on our screens.

BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin has revealed her new career move after quitting BBC Breakfast. The broadcaster, 53, will host the Push Your Peak podcast, interviewing incredible people who have carried out superhuman feats.