Dan Walker pays moving tribute to 'special' BBC show after emotional farewell

DAN Walker has been replaced on BBC Breakfast with no explanation - and viewers aren't best pleased about it. The presenter usually presents the show alongside his co-star Sally Nugent from Monday to Wednesday, before Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt take over for the rest of the week.

Dan Walker shared a serious snap of him and his BBC Breakfast co-star, Sally Nugent, as he braced viewers for a "tough watch". The BBC host shared a snap of him and Sally in the BBC studios as they prepared for another presenting shift, which has been dominated by Ukraine war reporting. With both of the hosts looking very serious, he captioned the post: "Thanks for being with us on #BBCBreakfast this morning.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent was forced to explain the sudden disappearance of one of her co-stars as he "had a tiny bit of a wobble".She explained that perhaps a question was "one too many for him" as the reporter disappeared off-screen, leaving the Breakfast hosts reeling in shock.Sally was hosting the show alongside Jon Kay, with her usual co-host Dan Walker absent from the programme this Wednesday (March 9).Dan Snow was appearing via video link to discuss the finding of Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance a century after it sank on an Antarctic expedition, buried 3,000 metres under the surface of the water.The expedition which set out to locate the ship found it in good condition under the waves - but doesn't intend to raise the vessel.With Dan on his own ship in the middle of the sea, Jon began by announcing: "Endurance was thought to be lost forever - something consigned to the history books that you might read about, but you never really see or understand because it was trapped under the ever-shifting pack of ice above it."Sally said: "Until now. Endurance has been found at a depth of 3,000 metres."Things then cut to Dan Snow, standing in the cabin of a ship via a rather blurry video-link.And though he valiantly presented a lengthy segment, chaos ensued as Jon said: "So we can look, we can see the footage, but you're not going to touch it?"Only silence followed, as the video link to Dan appeared to drop.Jon told viewers at home: "And with that...

BBC Breakfast viewers were left unimpressed as fan favourite presenter Dan Walker was missing from the red sofa.He was replaced by temporary presenter Jon Kay in a major presenting shake-up on Wednesday (March 9).Dan usually presents the show alongside his co-star Sally Nugent from Monday to Wednesday, before Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt take over for the rest of the week. During his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, it made sense for him to be missing on certain days, as he was busy with rehearsals alongside his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has taken to Twitter to respond to a viewer, who questioned his wardrobe choices this morning. Cheekily hitting back on the microblogging platform, the Strictly Come Dancing star, 44, clarified what he had turned up to work in today after a viewer claimed the presenter looked less than his usual smart self.This morning saw Dan continue his BBC Breakfast hosting responsibilities alongside his co-host Sally Nugent.Dan appeared in his usual smart jacket, shirt and tie which he paired with matching dark trousers.However, one social media user wondered whether the sports journalist had opted for a more casual pair of trousers than usual.Twitter user @bustaeyoker penned: "Is @mrdanwalker wearing jeggings this morning on @BBCBreakfast?"Responding good-humouredly, Dan replied: "No he isn't," followed by a laughing face.He added the hashtag: "#RegulationTrousers."The original poster replied: "It must be a trick of the light!" alongside a laughing face.However, it wasn't long before more of Dan's followers weighed in on his work attire.@CairnToby penned: "Looking very smart as usual."While @wrag_dave chimed in: "He has to wear what the BBC tell him to wear!"Later in the show, Dan took to the platform to thank viewers for tuning in, acknowledging that the BBC's coverage on the conflict in Ukraine is a "tough watch".He wrote: "Thanks for being with us on #BBCBreakfast this morning.

Carol Vorderman has taken to Instagram to mark International Women's Day and has paid a moving tribute to her "first love".MORE: Alex Scott admits she's a 'proud feminist' but more change is needed to achieve gender equalityIn her Stories, the 61-year-old shared several photos of Mildred Bruce and explained the importance her influence had had in her life.WATCH: Celebrating International Women's Day 2022"My International Women's Day heroine. Mildred Bruce.

BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Dan Walker were left with an annoying noise in their ear after a rather chaotic segment on the price of energy - and Sally didn't hesitate to scold her co-presenter.Temporary host and reporter Nina Warhurst was on location in the Midlands to investigate the rising cost of gas, electricity and petrol on Tuesday (March 8), in a busy warehouse where steel was being forged.But the segment was interrupted by loud buzzing noises around Nina as the factory continued to carry out its manufacturing process - something that definitely couldn't be helped.Turning to Nina's segment, Dan said: "I know it's busy where you are, Nina, good morning!"Nina had to shout against the roar of machinery as she returned their good morning, explaining: "This is in the West Midlands not far from Dudley."What happens is they take this raw material, turn it into cylinders which are treated and lined - a bit like laminating a piece of paper - that can end up in nuclear reactors, turbines, parts of ships."But by the end of the segment the droning buzz had clearly got to Dan and Sally - as well as the rising cost of energy.And it was soon clear Sally wasn't happy with Dan's moaning.Nina finished up by saying: "I wish I had better news from the West Midlands but that's the way it's going to be, at least for the coming months."Sally reassured her: "Nina, we forgive you.

Dan Walker has revealed that he had “past dance experience” before he appeared on the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing with none other than Shirley Ballas.

“I tried to lift @ShirleyBallas’ spirits one day with a spot of paso.”He released a short clip along with the statement in full view of his 752,200 followers. Dan can be seen in the video reassuring Shirley, as she could be seen looking upset and unassured. He said in the video: “Why don’t you harness Shirley Ballas, three time world champion.” Countryfile presenter Anita Rani can be seen supporting Shirley, too. She said, reassuring her in the same vein as Dan: “The bada** that is Ballas.”Fans took to the comments section to share their shock over Dan's cheeky insight, with Howard Baker quipping: “So you had a personal trainer, you should be disqualified.”Stuart Aston added: “Mr Walker. What are you like?"In 2019, Dan and Shirley joined other celebrities, including Ed Balls and Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall to raise thousands for Comic Relief. The group raised the money by making the famously difficult climb to the top of Kilimanjaro, the peak of the world’s tallest mountain. Dan can be seen in the background of the clip trying to show off his Paso Doble skills to lighten the tension. Dan released the clip ahead of this year’s Comic Relief, which is due to air on Friday 18th March. During filming for the Red Nose Day documentary, Dan also opened up about difficulties that he faced. Suffering from altitude sickness, Dan said on the show: “It’s like that rock pressing down on my chest, like that."Same as you, you just can’t get enough in, so everyone’s feeling it.“Man alive, that was tough,” he later said.“I have no memory of going up there.

Dan Walker has taken to Instagram to make a candid confession!MORE: BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker shares intimate glimpse inside family 'escape' with wife and kidsThe BBC Breakfast star issued a tongue-in-cheek apology to his Strictly partner Nadiya Bychkova as he joked about his former dance experience before taking part in the show.WATCH: Dan Walker admits he had dancing experience ahead of StrictlyDan, 44, shared a short clip filmed in 2019 when he took part in a Comic Relief challenge to climb Kilimanjaro. He explained: "I have a confession to make… I have remembered that I did have some dancing experience before I did #Strictly.READ: Dan Walker makes surprise revelation about his future on BBC BreakfastMORE: Dan Walker speaks out following BBC Breakfast 'absence' rumours"It's 3 years since we climbed Kilimanjaro with an incredible team to raise money for @comicrelief and, on one occasion, I tried to lift @shirleyballas' spirits with a spot of paso [laughing emojis].

BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent left behind a stilted atmosphere in the studio on Monday (March 7) during one tense discussion with a guest.F1 legend Christian Horner was on the red sofa with Sally and her co-presenter Dan Walker to discuss the upcoming races - including the fact that some Russian athletes won't be allowed to compete due to ongoing sanctions.Red Bull Team Principle Horner admitted: "It's shocking to see what's going on in the world, and sports is almost irrelevant when you see what's going on in the world like that."But the conversation soon turned to the expected results of the sport - and an awkward discussion ensued as Sally accused Christian of not liking change.Dan explained: "For those who don't know, there have been changes made to the way the race director works - there are now two race directors and they flip-flop between races. Is that needed to change?"Christian said it wasn't "ideal", adding that "one race director was preferential to me rather than splitting the role".And Sally quickly followed up: "So you don't like change? You don't like it when they change stuff!"It only got worse as a giggling Sally admitted it was a "little bit uncomfortable" when it comes to F1 driving.Christian stated: "Everything [is different technically].

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was forced to apologise after a slip-up during a poignant interview with two Ukrainian refugees on Monday (March 7). Vitaliy Georgiev and his wife Olya Gridina appeared via video link from Bucharest, Romania, after fleeing the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.

Dan Walker, 44, used to present on Football Focus from 2009 to 2021, announcing his departure from the show in April last year.The BBC Breakfast presenter has taken to Twitter to remember his "great memories".Dan shared a picture of a chocolate milkshake, with the drink bringing back fond memories for him.He captioned the post in view of his 752,200 followers: "I always used to grab one of these from the shop on the way to the car park after #FootballFocus."I had one today for the first time since I finished."Great memories of that show and the people who made it special."Many social media users took to the comments to remember Dan on the football show, as well as to discuss his milkshake choice.TeresaGibbons7 said: "Hope they send you a year's supply now for that little bit of promotion."Yeezy_jmz added: "Premier league of chocolate milk!"Tretchikoff1 commented: "I wish you still picked up a Chocolush and headed to #FootballFocus."In April 2021, Dan told fans he would be leaving Football Focus.He posted a video of himself on social media explaining the announcement.Dan said: "This is going to be my last season presenting Football Focus."It has been an amazing 12 years and I can honestly say I have loved every single second of it."I am so proud of the job we’ve done, the changes we've made and issues we've looked at a time when the football landscape has changed immeasurably.He continued: "But, having said all that, after 12 years it's time for someone else to take the reins."I'd like to say thank you to the amazing team at Focus who put so much into the show each week and thank you to the audience for tuning in every Saturday."The BBC flagship Saturday afternoon show was taken over by Alex Scott.Talking about the show

Daily Mail from last year, Craig explained: “'I rather fell in love with Dan, and I didn't expect to”.

Elizabeth Hurley, has paid tribute to Shane Warne following his death aged 52, describing the late cricket star as a ‘father figure’.On Friday, it was announced that the former Australian professional cricketer had died following a suspected heart attack while in Thailand.Tributes have come pouring in for the sporting legend, including from individuals including Piers Morgan, Dan Walker, Ed Sheeran and his ex-partner Hurley.In a post shared on Saturday, Damian, Hurley’s son with late businessman Steve Bing, wrote that he was ‘still trying to wrap his head around’ Warne’s death.Sharing several pictures of them together, he wrote: ‘I’m still trying to wrap my head around this…‘SW was a father figure to me for most of my formative years and was truly one the best men I’ve ever known. My heart is broken.

Gary Lineker, 61, didn't shy away from showing his emotions on-air as he wiped away tears during his powerful conversation with Ukrainian Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko. Alex Scott, 37, has taken to Twitter to comment on the "emotional" interview that will air on Football Focus today.Gary posted a tweet yesterday addressing the pair's poignant chat amid Russia's war with Zinchenko's home country, in view of his 8.3 million followers.He wrote: "Just spoke to Oleksandr Zinchenko for @BBCNews @BBCSport."The most emotional and heart-rending interview I've ever done."Alex responded to Gary as she reposted his tweet, along with the message: "Just watched the full interview which we will play on #footballfocus from 12pm BBC1."As Gary said, emotional and heart-rending, please tune in and watch if you can."Many social media users took to the comments to talk about the heart-wrenching interview.DavyRob07 said: "Saw the interview with Shevchenko when he said 'I can't even think about football right now'."Stevedurbidge_O added: "Moving."Vladimir Putin's decision to invade the country has left Ukraine utterly devastated over the past week.A number of Ukrainian Premier League footballers have been left visibly distraught before recent games.Oleksandr spoke out on the disgraceful scenes in his homeland to Gary, as he urged Russia to stop their invasion.He said to Gary: "I'm just crying.

Dan Walker has recalled a recent and ‘effervescent’ BBC Breakfast appearance by Shane Warne, just weeks before his sudden death at the age of 52. Warne died in Koh Samui, Thailand on Friday, with a statement from his management confirming the news: ‘Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. ‘The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.

Dan Walker, 44, has penned an emotional tribute to Shane Warne after the cricketer’s death was confirmed on Friday.The Australian legend died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 52. Heartbroken Dan wrote on Twitter: “Genuinely can’t believe the sad news about the death of Shane Warne.“He came on BBC Breakfast just a couple of weeks ago and was as effervescent as ever.

Dan Walker, 44, found himself at the centre of controversy earlier this week when he apologised after a guest swore on BBC Breakfast.The host had been discussing the Ukraine crisis with Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka when she dropped the F-bomb condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin.After the programme, Dan’s name became a trend on Twitter with viewers divided over his reaction to the swear word.Some blasted Dan’s lack of “sensitivity” while others defended him, saying he “couldn’t have been kinder”.Twitter user JayneMcCubbinTV shared her outrage as she found out the reason the broadcaster’s name was trending.She tweeted: “This is so sad. Dan trending bc ppl have jumped on bandwagon to moan abt something they surely didn’t see.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker was left confused as his co-star Carol Kirkwood visited him and Sally Nugent at the BBC studios this week.The 44-year-old presenter shared a tweet with a picture of himself, Carol and fellow presenter Sally as they beamed for the camera.Carol usually films her forecast bulletins away from the main BBC studios, so the visit came as a surprise for the two early morning broadcasters. Carol and Sally seemed particularly happy to see each other as they appeared to be laughing whilst the picture was taken, a point their co-star noted in the caption.Dan wrote: “I’m not entirely sure what Carol said to Sally here, but it was lovely to have her in the BBC Breakfast studio this morning.”The trio were snapped together on the famous red BBC Breakfast sofa, with a projected background of the London skyline.Dan sat beside his colleagues, dressed in a dapper blue suit and matching tie, clasping his hands in front of him as he sat with his arms on his knees.

Dan Walker, 44, took to Twitter yesterday to express his concern after Carol Kirkwood made an appearance in the BBC Breakfast studio. It comes as the BBC Weather favourite usually films her forecasts away from the main studio.The presenter shared a picture of himself and Carol sitting alongside their co-star Sally Nugent to mark the surprise visit.Dan and Carol could be seen smiling broadly, while Sally had a look of surprise on her face.He captioned the snap: “I’m not entirely sure what @carolkirkwood said to @sallynugent here but it was lovely to have her in the #BBCBreakfast studio this morning.”Carol soon replied to the tweet, while fans heaped praise on the BBC Breakfast team.Not giving anything away about her secret chat with Sally, the cheeky weather presenter said: “Was SO LOVELY to be there,” alongside some heart emojis.Twitter user LydiaroseJ added: “Always look forward to seeing u in the morning + Carol love your reports on the weather + Dan are u missing your friend?“But Sally u doing good keep giving us the news please will Done u lot.” (sic)Stacyth73173385 said: “Good to see all 3 of you together in the studio.”Sos_beachcare penned: “What a lovely photo of the 3 of you - a fab team.