BBC's Dan Walker steps in for crying Sally Nugent during Deborah James segment

Carol Kirkwood has always had a warm friendship with fellow Breakfast star Dan Walker - but now it's time to say goodbye. As the sleep-deprived presenter prepared to bid the familiar red sofa farewell in favour of a position on Channel 5, Carol shared her emotions on Twitter over his departure.Poor Dan managed less than three hours of sleep last night after having a mishap trying to charge his electric car, and then presented for one final time between 6:00am and 9:15am this morning.Just moments after his last words on the airwaves, Carol penned a tender tribute to her friend."Really going to miss @mrdanwalker," the weather presenter tweeted to more than 230,000 followers."It has been an ABSOLUTE JOY working with you honey.

Dan Walker appears to have someone in mind to take over his BBC Breakfast spot, as he finished filming his last ever show today.The broadcaster warmly thanked his co-star, Jon Kay, for his support on Twitter today, before announcing that he would like him to take over his presenting gig on the programme.on tweeted: “Farewell @mrdanwalker You’ve been brilliant on @BBCBreakfast-, especially guiding us all through those early lockdown days with such kind, calm and reassuring authority.“A real gent.The whole team will miss you. Good luck, sir!”Dan replied: “Thank you, Jon.That’s so kind of you.

BBC Breakfast fans have been left seriously distracted by Louise Minchin's outfit after she returned to the show for Dan Walker's last episode. Louise left BBC Breakfast in September last year, meaning Dan was joined on the red sofa by new co-host Sally Nugent.

BBC Breakfast viewers broke down in tears as Dan Walker bid farewell to the show after six years. Today's show marked Dan's last, after he announced last month that he was leaving the BBC for a new role at Channel 5.

Not everyone tuning in to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday morning (May 17) was impressed as Dan Walker hosted his last show. The presenter has called it quite hosting the BBC One programme after six years.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker paid a sweet tribute to his good pal Carol Kirkwood as she was forced to miss his final day at the BBC.Dan branded BBC weather star Carol the "backbone" of Breakfast during his last ever programme on Tuesday morning (May 17), which he hosted alongside his co-star Sally Nugent.The fun-filled farewell show saw Dan treated to gushing tributes from his BBC colleagues such as Sally, and he even got surprised by his good pal and former Breakfast co-host Louise Minchin.However, Dan wanted to take a moment to show his appreciation for Scottish star and national TV treasure Carol, whom he called a "true friend".The TV star revealed Carol was unable to be there in the studio - after the weather expert was absent from BBC Breakfast earlier this week."I know Carol can't be here today, but she, we all know, is the backbone of this programme and we love her to bits. She's been a true friend from the very first moment I sat here."This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Dan Walker was forced to host his final ever BBC Breakfast show after getting less than three hours of sleep.Taking to his Twitter account on Monday, the 45 year old presenter admitted he had to make a lengthy and last-minute stop to charge his electric car while making his way to Manchester to host the show. Admitting it wasn't the best of situations to be in, Dan, who is set to launch his own show on Channel 5, calculated that he would eventually arrive at his location late at night, which would not allow him much time for rest. "I'm planning on about two and half hours sleep," he explained while sitting in his car.

She said she is spending this time with her family - including her two young children - at her parents home, adding: "We will dance through this together, sunbathing and laughing at every possible moment!"On Saturday, the mother-of-two said she is "getting weaker and more tired" and is running on "pure adrenaline"."My family are being amazing and as emotional as it all is, we are finding so much to smile about in the sadness," she said."I always said I wanted to slide in sideways when my time is up, with a massive smile, no regrets and a big glass of champagne! Still my intention!"She told the BBC she was going to her parents' home for her final days because this meant her family home in London could remain home for her children without the "medical equipment scars" in their memories.Yesterday, Deborah said she was "embracing the feeling of the rain on her face" in a poignant Instagram story - because it might be the "last time" she feels it.On Monday, the You, Me And The Big C host shared a clip of her family's garden with the message: "A late friend once told me to embrace the rain, because you never knew when the last time you might feel the rain on your face is...

Dan Walker has sat on the infamous BBC Breakfast red sofa for six years.Last month, the beloved TV host announced he was leaving his flagship show in a heartfelt message posted on social media. The star, 45, revealed he will be moving to rival network Channel 5 to present its flagship news bulletin 5 News - and will also front a string of non-news shows across the channel.

DAN Walker took an emotional final walk to the BBC Breakfast studio this morning ahead of his final appearance hosting the show. The news anchor took to Instagram to document his last day - as he arrived at work with cakes to celebrate with his team.

Dan Walker had an emotional reunion with his former BBC Breakfast co-host Louise Minchin.He was hosting his final ever Breakfast show on Tuesday morning (May 17) alongside co-host Sally Nugent, but his last programme didn't come without a surprise visit from his good pal Louise.Dan and Louise used to present BBC Breakfast for years together before she finally left the broadcaster in September after almost 20 years with the broadcaster.Sally had already teased "one or two surprises" for Dan during the show, and she was excited to reveal Louise was waiting for Dan in the studio on Tuesday.She said: "There is one very special person though, that you have shared the sofa with more than anyone else over the last few years, and she's here. Morning, Louise Minchin!"Louise then ran onto set before sharing an affectionate hug with a cheering Dan.She asked: "Are we going to break the rule of a lifetime?", to which Dan answered: "Let's hug it out."An excited Louise cried out: "Oh my gosh!" as they embraced on air and Dan said she looked "gorgeous".Louise later explained: "I say break the habit of a lifetime because all the years we sat next to eachother, we never touched."Sally asked: "Not even like a little finger..." as Louise branded it "super awkward".Dan said it was lovely to see her again before Louise told him it was an "absolute pleasure" to greet him in the studio again - although she admitted it was "emotional" for her.

Dan Walker's last day with the BBC Breakfast was a tear-free zone until his pal and former co-star Louise Minchin turned up, and she appeared to get emotional.Man of the hour Dan also seemed to be blinking back his emotions as a number of tear-jerk surprises were unveiled in a beautiful montage, before Louise turned up in a fabulous yellow jumpsuit.Louise had to stop herself at one point during the tribute as she wiped away tears while crediting her ex-co-star Dan as she spoke about the laughter they'd had.The duo shared a warm hug as she arrived on set, with them admitting they were "breaking a rule of a lifetime" as they said they'd never actually touched while they'd presented together.Dan paid a heartfelt tribute to his friends and colleague, he said: "I know Carol can't be here today, but she is the backbone of this programme."And we love her to bits and she has been a true friend from the very first minute I sat here."Turning to Louise, he added: "Louise you've been amazing for all the time we've spent together and the friendship that I know has lasted long beyond the time that you've gone on here and will go on for years."Saving his on screen co-star till last, Dan choked back tears as he emotionally commented: "And Sal, if I can just say a few things to you because you are brilliant at what you do and everybody behind us an everybody watching knows that and i was so happy when you got this job and got the chance to sit here and do this job because there was nobody better who could have done it."During his last ever episode, Dan's co-star Sally, 50, took to Twitter to tease that the Strictly Come Dancing star could be in store for a number of "surprises".Sharing a final selfie with her partner in crime on his

Dan Walker was grimacing last night as he shared all about the car's mishap on his Instagram stories.The presenter hadn't bargained for his tense "travel-related issues" as he contemplated being stranded on the M40 for much of the evening.The BBC presenter was anxiously awaiting his last ever shift on the BBC Breakfast sofa as he prepared for his move to Channel 5."Thank you for all the gorgeous messages sent through about my final shift tomorrow," he shared from the driving seat of his car as he filmed for Instagram Stories.I'm looking forward to it if I actually manage to get there," he quipped."I'm currently at some service station on the M40 trying to charge my electric vehicle!"Having some travel-related issues and need to get it up to a significant enough charge to get me all the way to Manchester!"I might get there very late tonight and I'm planning on two and a half hours sleep."So if I look a little befuddled in the morning, that's the reason why," he assured viewers."Be lovely if you could join us though.

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker's has paid tribute to his colleagues ahead of his last time hosting the show this morning (May 17). Dan, who is leaving the show after six years, filmed himself walking near the BBC Studios in Salford, Manchester as he prepared himself for what would likely be an emotional final time presenting the show.The host, 45, told how he was "armed with cakes" to give to the BBC Breakfast team who had been an "absolute pleasure to work with".He said: "Hopefully it's going to be a fun day, lots to talk about, lots of big news stories around today, we've got some great guests on the show as well so I'm going to enjoy the last one."Dan also revealed he only had little under three hours sleep ahead of his big day.He laughed as he said: "For those asking if I got here safely? I did just, two hours and 46 minutes sleep.

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Radio Times.Gethin has been a favourite to replace BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker, who is presenting his last show from the red sofa today.The father-of-three confirmed his time on the red sofa would be ending in a social media post in April.A replacement has not yet been announced, but the BBC are searching for someone to take over from Dan.A spokesperson from the BBC told Express.co.uk recruitment is still going on.There is also speculation that broadcaster Jon Kay may be the next BBC Breakfast presenter once Dan, who was a presenter on the show for the past six years, leaves.While Manchester may feel like home to Gethin now (he studied there 20 years ago too), he did admit in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, that he felt lonely living there during the coronavirus pandemic.In January, Gethin explained that he kept busy with his studies, despite becoming ill himself.He described the time as “hard”.He said: “I was doing some work like Celebrity MasterChef at the time, and then got Covid myself and had to pull out, but then the Masters [Masters in Sport Directorship (MSD)] sort of kept me going.“But it was quite hard, I was living in Manchester city centre and it was like a ghost town and there was no real communication with anyone.It was a really odd time.”

It could be an emotional few hours for Dan Walker as he hosts his last BBC Breakfast before heading off to start a new job. The presenter announced early last month that he was leaving the news programme after six years.

Dan Walker, 45, took to social media to post the short video clip. On Monday, Dan posted the comical video to his Twitter account, in which he uses a “sad face” filter that makes the user appear to be crying.

“In the next few weeks, I'm going to be leaving BBC Breakfast and moving to 5 News and to Channel 5.“I'm really excited but this has also been a massive decision for me because I love BBC Breakfast. “I love working alongside Sally and I love the team there, but Channel 5 came with big ambitions, with big plans, and I don't think opportunities like this come around very often and I can't wait."It followed shortly on from the news that his co-star Louise Minchin also quit the show. Despite having presented Breakfast since 2010, Dan has kept his pseudonym quiet from viewers. Bookiers have tipped John May as the man to replace him, but no official announcement has been made yet. BBC News anchor John, 52, joined the team in 2010 and regularly stands in for Dan. The father-of-three is the frontrunner to replace him after he makes his final appearance on the show on Tuesday. 

Duke of Cambridge visited her at her parents' home in Woking, Surrey, to personally hand over the honour.The former headteacher has been campaigning for cancer and has since been moved to hospice care with her family after battling stage four bowel cancer since 2016.Taking to her Instagram stories today, the 40-year-old shared her "Thought of the day..."In view of her 736,000 followers, the campaigner shared a candid quote she received from a late friend.Deborah wrote: "A late friend once told me to embrace the rain, because you never knew when the last time you might feel the rain on your face is... so am embracing it! Albeit with blankets."Her candid message comes just days after the podcast host enjoyed an afternoon of tea and champagne with Prince William, as he presented her with a Damehood for her tireless fundraising efforts.Her Bowel Babe fund, which was launched last week to raise money for Cancer Research UK, has received more than £6million in donations.Sharing pictures of their meeting on Instagram, Deborah penned: "Prince William actually came to our family house today!"I am utterly honoured that he joined us for afternoon tea and champagne, where he not only spent a generous amount of time talking to my whole family but also honoured me with my Damehood."She continued: "It’s quite surreal having a royal pop in at home, and yes you can imagine the cleaning antics and preparation went off the scale - but it was all irrelevant because William was so kind and he put us all at ease."He is clearly passionate about improving oncology outcomes as the President of the Royal Marsden."It was such a special day for my whole family, making memories to last a lifetime.

Dame Deborah James has vowed to embrace the British weather, even if it is pouring down.