'Can handle Carol's headlock hugs' Dan Walker on wedding news hinting BBC Breakfast return

Sally Nugent was missing from her usual spot on BBC Breakfast - just days after her pal Dan Walker quit the broadcaster.BBC star Sally normally hosts the flagship morning programme on week days, but viewers tuning in on Monday (May 30) might have been surprised to find she was nowhere to be seen.Instead, it was Sally's colleague Nina Warhurst who stepped in to replace her on the famous red sofa next to Jon Kay, who has been anchoring the show with Sally in Dan's absence.Nina works as a business and consumer presenter on Breakfast, but she also stars as a stand-in presenter.The BBC Breakfast team have a group of backup presenters who fill in for the regulars when needed - including Jon, Nina and Ben Thompson.It is not currently clear why Sally is absent from her usual presenting spot.It comes less than two weeks after Sally's former co-host Dan Walker anchored his last show on BBC Breakfast - which proved to be an emotional day for Sally and the team.Dan had hosted BBC Breakfast for six years, but his BBC career spanned a whopping 13 years in total.The TV presenter has now joined rival broadcaster Channel 5, where he's taken up a lead anchor role on 5 News.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt got a telling off from his co-star Naga Munchetty after he accused weather presenter Matt Taylor of leaving the set mid-report.On Thursday (May 26), Matt was busy reading the weather after the news of Carol Kirkwood's engagement was announced live on the programme earlier this week.Promising colder weather, Matt didn't have much good news to bring viewers - and Charlie was determined to press him further.Naga cheerily said: "Matt, thanks very much - we'll see you later!" as Charlie chipped in: "If you heard me mumbling there, I was asking about the Jubilee weekend weather, but Matt's gone now, has he?" as he disappeared from the screen.Naga was the first to correct Charlie as she insisted: "No, he's still there! Look, he's just stood back to attention!"Realising his error, Charlie agreed: "Oh, he's still there! There we are."He then asked: "Do we know yet, Matt, about the Jubilee weekend weather?" as Matt apologetically said: "Not quite yet. Next week's looking a little bit difficult.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty has turned her focus "onwards and upwards" after admitting her latest gym session "wasn't easy".The host posted a rather sweaty workout snap on Wednesday (May 25), a day before taking to the iconic red sofa alongside her co-star Charlie Stayt to discuss the issues of the day.In the snap, Naga could be seen rocking a tight grey halterneck sports top and matching bra, with red wireless earphones in her ears ready to pump out encouraging music.Beads of sweat collected on her forehead after her intense workout, though Naga didn’t skimp on the glam, either - opting for a bold swipe of eyeliner and pale pink lipgloss, as well as glittering silver studs in her earlobes.Her brunette tresses were damp and curled atop her head as she gazed into the camera, writing: “That wasn’t easy.“At least it’s done. Onwards and upwards x.”I’m A Celeb star Adele Roberts rushed to support Naga after she interviewed her for BBC 5 Live, posting a heart-eyed emoji and fire emoji.As another fan posted: “Nothing worth achieving was ever made easy Naga! We love your work and best wishes!”Someone else encouraged: “Keep smashing it!”, as a third fan wrote: “Great work, it’s in the bank! Then go again.”“Well done you, keep it going, top woman!” another gushed.A fifth fan was quick to hail Naga as the "sexiest woman on the planet".It comes as Naga left fans frantic she might be leaving BBC Breakfast after her co-stars Dan Walker and Louise Minchin quit the show in a matter of months.Political correspondent Adam Fleming announced he's also taking a break, tweeting: "This is my last week at Westminster for a while because I’m going to do other stuff for a few months including #BBCNewscast.

Dan Walker has taken to Instagram to address a possible return to BBC following his move to Channel 5 from presenting BBC Breakfast. It comes as the star, 45, caught the last train to Sheffield and decided to do a question and answer session with his 276,000 followers.Last Tuesday saw Dan's last day presenting BBC Breakfast alongside Sally Nugent.The star moved to Channel 5 where he will be presenting the Channel 5 News after replacing Sian Wiliams.On his journey back to Sheffield, one fan was curious to know whether Dan would continue his NFL Show hosting responsibilities following his move to Channel 5.They asked: "Does all this mean no more NFL show? I'll certainly miss it" they wrote alongside a sad face.Dan replied: "Not sure yet.

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Dan Walker, 45, took to Instagram yesterday to share an update on his new job with his 276,000 followers.The former BBC Breakfast presenter recorded himself talking to the camera as he explained that days into his new role he had been branded a “security risk”.Dan explained he was locked out of his work email account due to security concerns, but the issue was being dealt with.He also gave fans an insight into the Channel 5 studios as he briefly showed the toilet door from the corridor he was filming himself in.Dan began: “Hello. First few dаys in the new job аnd it’s quite nice here - they’re аll lovely.“I’ve hаd а look аround the studio, met everybody in the office, аnd found out where the toilet is.“There it is B301, very importаnt,” he added, panning his cаmerа toward the toilet.“I аlso got my new emаil, which is аlwаys exciting, аnd logged into the system, only to be cаst out into the dаrkness becаuse I’ve got аn emаil to say that I wаs a security risk.'”“Once thаt’s tаken cаre of, I’ll be аble to send emаils from my new аccount.”Dan then went on to address his start date, which he said fans had already been asking him about.He said: “A lot of people аre аsking when I’m going to stаrt.“I’m not аllowed to sаy аnything.

BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood reacted after Dan Walker responded to one Twitter user's “awkward” discovery about her engagement.

Dan Walker has given fans a glimpse inside his new job after quitting BBC Breakfast for Channel 5.The TV presenter bid farewell to the BBC last week as he hosted his last Breakfast broadcast alongside co-star Sally Nugent, who fought back tears during the emotional send-off on Tuesday (May 17).He announced the news he was leaving the BBC last month, where he admitted leaving the BBC had been a "massive decision" for him given how much he loves his colleagues.Dan has accepted a deal to host Channel 5's revamped 5 News bulletin show, which will also see him front a range of non-news shows across the channel.However, it's now all about his next move and Dan has given his followers a first look at his new role. The former Football Focus host and Strictly star took to his social media pages to share a photo of himself at the Channel 5 studio which will be his new home.Looking smart in a suit in the black and white snap, Dan told his thousands of followers: "Had a little look around my new TV home today.

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BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker was left red-faced after an "awkward" social media exchange with weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.The host, who quit last week for pastures new at Channel 5, couldn't help but point out a newlywed mistake to Carol, who recently got engaged to her mystery partner - announcing the news live on Breakfast.Her co-star Sally Nugent remarked at the time: "I'm a little bit concerned about you this morning. I don't know how you're managing to stand up with that giant rock on your left hand, Carol!" as her co-star Jon Kay collapsed into giggles.Glancing down at her hand, Carol joked: "Oh, that one? Thank you Sal! It is rather nice, I got engaged."But it was Dan and Carol who became entrenched in an awkward moment.Dan posted a Google screenshot showing various news headlines - and it looked like a cache error had given one article the wrong picture to accompany the headline, which read: "Yorkshire newlyweds turned away from honeymoon flight 25 minutes before departure."Next to the article was a picture of Dan and Carol engaged in one of her "headlock hugs".Laughing off the blunder, Dan joked on Twitter: "Well… this is awkward.

Dan Walker has proved there is no rest for the wicked as he headed over to his new offices at Channel 5 to start his new job. The ex-BBC Breakfast presenter has dived straight in at the deep end it would seem, having only taken a few days off of work after stepping down from his former role just last week.Enjoying a tour around his new headquarters, Dan explained his first day wasn't without its faults.Having met his new team and working out where the facilities were Dan seemed to be off to a great start until he attempted to get to grips with the new email system.According to the Strictly Come Dancing star he received a response from their internal back office to flag that his account had been a "security risk".Speaking to the camera about his first few days, Dan said: "Hello, first few days in the new job and it's quite nice here, they're all lovely, I've had a look around the studio, met everybody in the office and found out where the toilet is."Pointing the camera at the loo, he commented: "There it is B301, very important."I've also got my new email which is always exciting and logged into the system and then was immediately cast out into the darkness because I got an email to say that I was a 'security risk'"So once that's been sorted, I'll be allowed to send emails from my new account as well."The former Strictly Come Dancing star went on to talk about his first official day on-air with the channel which has not yet been formally announced.However, fans hoping for some early insight can think again as Dan was remaining tight-lipped on the situation.He updated: "Lots of people asking when I actually start.

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood revealed her engagement live on air during a report from the Chelsea Flower Show. Carol was previously married to cricketer Jimmy Kirkwood for 18 years until 2008, and has kept the identity of her new man safely under wraps. But, with a sparkling engagement ring on her finger, 59 year old Carol's BBC Breakfast colleagues couldn't resist giving it a quick mention.

It's been a week since Dan Walker was given an emotional send-off from BBC Breakfast after six years of appearing on the famous red sofa. The presenter called it quits on the early morning news programme, announcing the news last month before his last day on the show last Tuesday (May 17).

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood delighted viewers when she revealed her engagement news live on Monday’s programme.However, she left us all intrigued by keeping mum on the identity of her new fiancé.The TV star was presenting live from the Chelsea Flower Show while noticeably sporting a new ring on her left hand, prompting her colleagues Sally Nugent and Jon Kay to probe her on the jewellery.‘I’m a bit concerned about how you’re standing up with a giant rock on that left hand,’ Sally joked.‘Thank you, Sal! It is rather nice,’ Carol said before blurting out: ‘I got engaged!’Although Carol went into detail surrounding the proposal (over a picnic), she did not reveal the name or any details of her partner.Now photos have emerged that could answer that question, taken in July last year.In the pictures, Carol is seen holding hands with a tall grey-haired man in shorts, T-shirt and a facemask as they exit a supermarket together.The pair were then seen smiling in a grey car together as they left.A source has claimed that this gentleman is Carol’s mystery fiancé, with the pair known to have been in a relationship since around 2016.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video‘They’ve been an item for quite a while and are still together,’ the insider told MailOnline.

Channel 4 star Steph McGovern has given a rare insight into her family life, as she opened up about her future plans.The 39-year-old presenter, who currently hosts Steph's Packed Lunch, has been discussing her partner, who she usually keeps out of the spotlight.She also opened up about what it's like to be a mother, having welcomed a daughter in November 2019.The former BBC Breakfast presenter recently spoke to Woman & Home Magazine about whether her and her partner are considering welcoming more children into the world.Steph said: "I don’t think more children are on the cards. It’s a bit like the Strictly question," referencing her uncertainty about appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.She added: "It feels like a no but I’m not going to say a definitive no because you don’t know."I say to my younger friends ‘don’t wait for somebody perfect or financial perfection because it doesn’t happen'."Just crack on.

NEWLY engaged Carol Kirkwood was spotted hands with a mystery man - who could be her fiance - on a shopping trip. The BBC Breakfast star could be seen walking side-by-side with the handsome chap as they appeared to go grocery shopping together.

The BBC have publicly advertised Dan’s now vacant position as a chief presenter.The online job description invites applicants who can “be authoritative and experienced and can handle breaking news".They must also be “warm, entertaining and able to offer our viewers great company to create a daily viewing habit".Jon was the first to get a chance to impress the bosses, with bookies predicting him to be the main choice to replace Dan.Morning Live host Gethin Jones is next behind in second place, while a more unexpected suggestion being Laura Tobin, Good Morning Britain’s weather expert.So far, Jon has regularly stood in for Dan and Charlie Stayt while the two have taken holidays.He has been part of the BBC Breakfast team for over ten years.Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “It’s looking increasingly likely that BBC chiefs have found Dan Walker’s replacement.” BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am.

BBC Breakfast weathergirl Carol Kirkwood didn't hesitate to let her former co-star Dan Walker know her true feelings as she hit back at him over his response to her engagement.Carol announced she is engaged to her mystery man on yesterday's instalment of the morning show (May 23), when she explained her now-fiancé proposed while they were enjoying a picnic on holiday.She left her co-presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay swooning over the good news, and received congratulations from her loyal legion of fans.But despite that, she got a rather "cheeky" response from pal Dan Walker, who left the BBC last Tuesday (May 17) for pastures new at Channel 5.Dan wrote to Carol: "Carol Kirkwood is the best of us."Delighted she has found someone who can handle her headlock hugs. Congratulations Carol."Dan added at the time: "If you get married live on #BBCBreakfast can I come back for a one off? @carolkirkwood."Which is when Carol fired back: "Dan!!! Cheeky!!! You told me you loved these headlock hugs!!! xxx."Carol clearly saw the funny side, adding a string of cry-laughing and red love heart emojis to her post on Twitter.And Dan clearly didn't mind those tight hugs either, as he responded: "They are the best."It comes as Dan gave viewers their first glimpse at his new Channel 5 home, posting a black-and-white snap of himself in what looks to be a swish studio.Though he looked a little nervous, Dan seemed pleased with his surroundings as he wrote to his legions of fans: "I had a little look around my new TV home today.

Carol Kirkwood, 59, took to social media to chastise her former colleague over previous remarks he had made in jest.

BBC Breakfast host Jon Kay couldn't rein in his emotion on the red sofa as he admitted he just wanted to "hug" weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.Sitting alongside his co-star Sally Nugent, Jon was fighting to contain himself as he discussed the Chelsea Flower Show with the gang.Yesterday (May 23), Carol announced live on the programme that she is now engaged to her fiancé after he proposed while the couple were enjoying a picnic on holiday together.And on Tuesday's show (May 24), Jon and Sally were busy discussing the flower show when Carol's announcement cropped back up.Jon reflected: "Doesn't it make you just think, 'I need to sort out my garden'?" as Sally agreed: "Yes, a little bit!"Jon then added: "I wish I had a garden like that.""It sort of makes me think, 'I wish I'd been there yesterday to see all those beautiful flowers and amazing people'," Sally then said, referencing the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Ainsley Harriott who were at the event.Which is when Jon gushed: "I wish I'd been there yesterday just to give Carol a hug, to be honest!"The segment then cut to Carol's weather report, as Jon asked: "How was your day?"Slightly taken aback by the attention, Carol said: "My day was... lovely.

Carol Kirkwood has taken to social media to share a message with her fans, hours after announcing her surprise engagement live on TV.MORE: BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement live on-air - see diamond ringPosting on her Twitter account, the BBC weather presenter thanked her fans for their sweet messages.WATCH: Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement live on BBC Breakfast"I have just been reading through all your lovely tweets. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I am really touched...