BBC Breakfast viewers break down in tears as Dan Walker bids farewell to show after 6 years in final episode

 Former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern added: "Yay! Congratulations Carol @carolkirkwood."Speaking on the news programme, host Sally said she was a bit "concerned" for the weather presenter."I don't know how you're managing to stand up with that giant rock on your left hand Carol?" Sally mused.The weather presenter chuckled: "Thank you Sal. It is rather nice.

Dan Walker is already begging BBC Breakfast bosses for a return to the show, after his former co-star Carol Kirkwood announced her engagement live on the programme. Dan quit the show just last week, with his last ever episode being Tuesday, May 17, as he prepares to make the move over from BBC to Channel 5.But after an emotional exit, the star is already clamouring to be back.Taking to social media, Dan wrote alongside a snap of the pair hugging: "Carol Kirkwood is the best of us."Delighted she has found someone who can handle her headlock hugs.

BBC Breakfast presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent were left concerned for the show's resident weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, as they appeared to 'lose' her on camera.Jon and Sally were presenting the iconic morning programme from the red sofa, while Carol headed out on location to the Chelsea Flower Show - but it didn't quite go to plan.After a segment on the bloom-filled event from a roving reporter, Sally commented: "There are a few moments, aren't there, when we feel like maybe life is getting back to normal? And the reason I feel one of those today is because our Carol is at Chelsea for us this morning, somewhere in one of those glorious gardens."She added: "Morning Carol!"But with the camera focused on the ground and green grass surrounding it - with a bee buzzing around the flowers - Sally and Jon were suddenly left worried.After a moment of silence, Sally asked: "Carol?"Thankfully the camera then began to pan up, as Carol responded: "Good morning!" - but it was still difficult to spot her at the back of a garden filled with wildflowers.She explained: "I'm in the Morris and Co. garden, which is lovely.

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty has finally addressed her co-star Dan Walker leaving the morning programme. After a star-studded "leaving do" on Wednesday, Dan took to Instagram to share some adorable snaps from his last evening with the broadcasting giant.Following an emotional last appearance from Dan, co-hosts Sally Nugent, Naga Munchetty and sports presenter Mike Bushell joined their pal at a secret location in Salford.In one image, Dan treated fans to a sweet and happy snap of himself arm-in-arm with Naga as they both smiled away for the selfie while looking glam.Dan wore a black button-down shirt and his co-star matched him wearing a scoop neck and sleeveless top.Sharing a whole compilation of pics from his last evening with colleagues, the new Channel 5 star penned: "What a wonderful evening with friends and family at my leaving do tonight."So many surprises and just so much fun being together with so many gorgeous humans."Thanks to everyone who came.

Naga Munchetty, 47, has broken her silence over Dan Walker’s BBC Breakfast exit by taking to Instagram and commenting on a post in which he uploaded photos from his huge, star-filled “leaving do”.

Naga Munchetty, 47, looked amazing on BBC Breakfast today as she sported a tight-fitted dark blue jumpsuit, however, this did not stop her slipping up on this morning's show.The presenter announced the time four hours ahead, causing many fans to be very puzzled. this morning.The presenter announced the time on the show as they came back from a short clip.She said: "It is in fact 11 minutes past 11."However, the time in fact was only 8.11am, causing many viewers an element of stress this Thursday morning.Many social media users took to Twitter to call out the presenter for her awkward blunder, leaving Naga to apologise.Penticost_kathy said, along with a clip of the on-air mistake: "@TVNaga01 you read the time wrong I had to double take at the time."SKingdonWard added: "@BBCBreakfast @TVNaga01 Did I just hear Naga saying it was 11 minutes past 11, or have I not woken up properly yet?!"Jonesy68 commented: "@TVNaga01 11 minutes past 11 Naga! Its only 8 o clock!" (sic)RodVeganPower then joked: "@TVNaga01 11 minutes past 11? Late night Naga?"Naga replied to all in view of her 270,700 followers: "Sorry!"The presenter is not the only BBC Breakfast show host to slip up in the last week.Former presenter Dan Walker "forgot" to set his alarm on his last week on the programme.Along with a picture of him and Sally Nugent, as well as a close-up of his footwear choice and purple socks, Dan told his followers what had happened.In view of his 755,800 Twitter followers, he penned: "My last ever Wednesday on #BBCBreakfast and guess what? I forgot to set my alarms for the first time in 6 years."Thankfully the body clock kicked in and I wasn’t too late.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty has taken to social media to apologise to viewers of the show following a mix up on live TV this morning (Thursday May 19).The usual programme procedure dictates the hosts tell the time - however, Naga was left red-faced after messing up, leaving viewers confused.At 8:11, instead of telling viewers the actual time, the keen golfer slipped up, informing viewers that the time was in fact 11:11.However, she failed to notice the mistake and carried on with the remainder of the show - with her co-host Charlie Stayt also failing to notice the blunder.Eagle-eyed fans, of course, were the first to point out the mistake on social media - leading to Naga being forced to apologise four separate times.One social media user tweeted Naga and said: "@TVNaga01 you read the time wrong I had to double take at the time" to which Naga replied and said "sorry."However the viewer quickly replied and said: "That’s ok we're all human I was still half asleep and hadn’t had my mug of coffee…"Someone else also shared her confusion and said: "@BBCBreakfast @TVNaga01 Did I just hear Naga saying it was 11 minutes past 11, or have I not woken up properly yet?!"Naga replied and once again said "sorry" for the mistake, with the viewer responding with her support to say she loves the banter between Naga and Charlie.Another viewer also pointed out the mistake and tweeted the host and said: "@TVNaga01 11 minutes past 11 Naga! It's only about 8 o'clock!" Once again Naga replied to the viewer to apologise.However she had to apologise once more as one last viewer checked in on her and said: "@TVNaga01 11 minutes past 11? Late night Naga?"The mistake comes just the morning after Naga attended Dan Walker's leaving party after

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker was joined by a galaxy of his BBC star pals at his leaving bash held at a "secret" Salford bar. BBC man Dan presented for the channel for the final time on an emotional last show live on Tuesday morning.

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Dan Walker appears to have revealed which star he'd like to replace him on BBC Breakfast - following his exit from the flagship news programme.The presenter has just quit the BBC for Channel 5 after 13 years with the broadcaster and six years on BBC Breakfast..He bid farewell to his BBC Breakfast team when he hosted his final episode on Tuesday (May 17) - an action-packed affair which saw his former co-host Louise Minchin surprise him in the studio.But it's left many fans wondering which star will take his place on the famous red sofa.Dan took to Twitter on Wednesday to address his temporary replacement on the daily BBC show - Jon Kay - who has stepped in to anchor the show for a "few weeks" alongside Dan's old co-host Sally Nugent.He retweeted a post from Sally before sharing his thoughts on Jon, who is a BBC News correspondent who often presents on Breakfast these days.Sally shared a selfie of her and Jon smiling on the sofa with the caption: "Morning everyone @BBCBreakfast @jonkay01" alongside a smiling-emoji.It came as Jon stood in as host on Wednesday's broadcast - the first day after Dan's special farewell episode.Dan reacted to the tweet in front of his 758,8000 viewers, where he seemed to hint he'd like Jon to be his successor.He wrote: "The future right there [fingers crossed emoji] [trophy emoji]."Dan's fans and friends flocked to the comments to share their views on Jon, and it appeared many were keen to see Jon instilled as Dan's permanent replacement.Mike Sullivan said: "I love @jonkay01. Great choice if he’s picked to be your successor."He then quipped: "Although, have the BBC allowed you to do what Man Utd allowed Fergie to do & pick who takes over??”One wrote: "It would be very well deserved.

Dan Walker took to Twitter and addressed his temporary replacement on BBC Breakfast today.The broadcaster had been co-hosting the show alongside Sally Nugent, but is now moving across to present the news on Channel 5 after six years on the programme.The 45-year-old spoke about his on-screen replacement on social media after bidding farewell to his BBC colleagues yesterday.Retweeting a post from former co-star Sally, 50, he shared his thoughts, in view of his 758,800 followers, as Jon Kay stepped in and hosted Wednesday's edition.Earlier this morning, Sally had posted a selfie on the breakfast sofa with Jon, who is a BBC News correspondent and regularly presents on Breakfast.“Morning everyone @BBCBreakfast @jonkay01,” Sally wrote with a smiling emoji, next to the photo of them both grinning at the camera.In reaction to the tweet, Dan wrote: “The future right there [fingers crossed emoji] [trophy emoji].”His fans and followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts as many viewers have suggested Jon should be made Dan's permanent replacement.Mike Sullivan wrote: “I love @jonkay01. Great choice if he’s picked to be your successor.“Although, have the BBC allowed you to do what Man Utd allowed Fergie to do & pick who takes over??” he added with a grimace emoji (sic).“@jonkay01 has done a great job on the show and fully deserves being your replacement,” added Doug Sanders.Serenity Knutsford added: “It would be very well deserved.

BBC Breakfast viewers woke up to a new hosting duo on the famous red sofa following Dan Walker's exit. However, it was a familiar face as Sally Nugent was joined by Jon Kay.

He's fresh out of his role having said his on-air farewell on Tuesday but Dan Walker's job on BBC Breakfast is already up for grabs. Things got emotional as the presenter hosted for the final time on the famous red sofa, live from MediaCity.

BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay joked he'd matched with his co-star Sally Nugent on a dating app like Tinder after Dan Walker left the channel.The presenter stepped in to replace his colleague Dan on Wednesday (May 18), which meant it was him hosting Breakfast with Sally.It comes as Walker has left the BBC after 13 years for a lead anchor job at rival broadcaster Channel 5.Dan bid farewell to the BBC when he hosted Breakfast for the last time on Tuesday (May 17), but it meant there was a spot left open on the famous red sofa next to Sally.There has been tons of speculation as to who the BBC will confirm as Dan's replacement, with names such as Jon, Victoria Derbyshire and Carl Kirkwood being tossed into the ring.Jon and Sally gave an update on Dan's replacement during Wednesday's show, where they confirmed Jon would be presenting the programme for a "few weeks".Jon said he heard Sally needed company on the sofa and that he'd got a text inviting him to come on the show.He then quipped he got the gig by having "swiped right" on Sally on Tinder and matching with the presenter on the dating app.Sally welcomed Jon as she reflected on Dan's last day as she admitted "we had a big day yesterday".She said: "We said goodbye to Dan Walker, who's off to pastures new, but we now have Jon Kay who's here to keep me company for a little while, I hope."Jon said: "A few weeks, certainly. I heard you needed company," to which Sally agreed: "I definitely like company.

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

Naga Munchetty's longstanding colleague Dan Walker fronted his final show as he bowed out of the programme after six years.The former Football Focus host has left BBC Breakfast to become Channel 5's news anchor and will also host other programmes on the channel.The 45-year-old has been inundated with leaving messages on social media following his departure from the show.Naga, 46, has since taken the opportunity to quietly react to her colleague and pal's exit after her BBC co-star Ben Thompson shared a cheeky photo.The broadcaster penned a heartfelt message to Dan as he joked about their height.Ben shared a series of photos from the BBC Breakfast studios but it was one photo in particular that caught Naga's attention.The host could be seen standing between Dan and Ben as the Breakfast hosts towered over her.Ben tweeted: "Happy last day @mrdanwalker! Thanks for all the @BBCBreakfast lols and for your services to tall people everywhere."Dan cheekily replied: "We are far too tall for telly Ben."A social media user was quick to react to the post as they tagged Naga.Twitter user, Jon Perks wrote: "That pic of you three with @TVNaga01," followed by a shocked-face emoji.Naga simply liked the social media user's post amid Dan's exit.Meanwhile, the broadcaster told viewers it had been "a real privilege" to present BBC Breakfast as Dan fronted his last show."It's always been my dream to do a job like this.

Dan Walker, 45, left BBC Breakfast today after joining in 2016 to begin a new venture at Channel 5 News.The presenter took to Twitter to make one last jibe at BBC Breakfast as they searched for his replacement on the award-winning breakfast show.Dan stunned BBC Breakfast's viewers when he announced last month that he would be leaving the flagship news programme and moving to Channel 5.BBC Breakfast's editor took to Twitter to share his appeal as they still search for Dan's replacement, despite his last show today.Richard Frediani penned: "We’ve said goodbye to @mrdanwalker and now we are looking for an outstanding Presenter to join the team at @BBCBreakfast - the UK’s #No1 rated morning show."More details and how to apply for the role of Chief Presenter."Dan replied to the message with a jibe in view of his 758,600 followers.He joked: "Out with the old…"Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their last farewells with the presenter as he left the show.PAN1F said: "I’m sure there’s a joke in there somewhere about enormous shoes to fill.."SusanGlen2 added: "Good luck with your future career Dan, my family and I love you!"I thought I read somewhere that John Kay was taking over? X."This comes as there has been a lot of speculation of his co-star Jon coming in to step up to the plate.Jon, 52, regularly stands in for Dan, as well as Charlie Stayt, when they are on holiday.He has been part of the BBC Breakfast team for more than a decade and is said to have "great on-screen chemistry" with hosts Naga Munchetty and Sally Nugent.Jon, who also has three children, is the frontrunner to replace Dan when he hosts his final instalment of BBC Breakfast on Tuesday.However, a spokesperson from the BBC told Express.co.uk

Dan Walker was left scratching his head after Piers Morgan seemed to have one last light-hearted dig as he stepped down from BBC Breakfast. The broadcasters had a friendly rivalry for a long time, trading barbs about the ratings when Dan was on the BBC programme and Piers was hosting Good Morning Britain over on ITV. Dan is now leaving BBC Breakfast and is taking up a new role on Channel 5 – and Piers tweeted a message of congratulations with a twist.Sharing a snap of Dan, he teased: "End of an error.

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Dan Walker, 45, left fans surprised earlier this year as he announced his departure from BBC Breakfast after six years.Today, he appeared on the show for the last time before joining Channel 5 News later this month.In light of Dan’s farewell to the BBC, TalkTV star Piers Morgan, 57, sent him a message congratulating him on Twitter.However, the post seemed to have left Dan dumbstruck, as Piers proclaimed the “end of an error”.Sharing a picture of Dan, Piers wrote: “End of an error. Congrats mate @mrdanwalker,” alongside two clapping emojis.Confused, Dan replied: “Thanks… I think,” along with a laughing emoji.Other Twitter users shared their theories as to what Piers meant with his cryptic message.The_gay_geek70 quipped: “End of an ‘error’ ? A mistake? What?“Thank goodness you don't do that print journalism eh? Oh...

BBC Breakfast viewers broke down in tears as Dan Walker bid farewell to the show today, Tuesday May 17.The popular 6ft 7ins presenter announced last month that he was leaving the BBC after six years for a new role at Channel 5. Dan, 44, admitted he hadn't slept well before his final show and had managed only "two hours sleep and 46 minutes." Before the show started, he videoed himself making a final stroll into the BBC studios in Salford saying he was armed with cakes for the BBC Breakfast team.