Dan Walker reassures fans about BBC Breakfast format issue as Sally Nugent returns

BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker and Sally Nugent struggled to keep a straight face as they updated viewers on the latest development regarding a cheeky pair of wallabies named Ant and Dec.During Tuesday’s instalment of the popular BBC morning show, the 44 year old and his 50-year-old co-host were left in stitches during a heartwarming segment on the news show.As viewers tuned in for their morning dose of the latest news headlines, they learnt how a loveable wallaby named after the TV presenter Ant McPartlin had escaped from a petting zoo in Lincolnshire.The furry friend escaped for nearly three weeks before he was successfully reunited with his brother Dec where owners have installed reinforced gates around the enclosure.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

BBC Breakfast’s weatherman Matt Taylor took a cheeky dig at Dan Walker after he failed to make it to the Blackpool ballroom during his time on Strictly Come Dancing.During Tuesday’s instalment of the popular news show, the 44-year-old and his co-host Sally Nugent welcomed the meteorologist on to the show as he reported live from Blackpool tower.The 45-year-old – who is stepping in for blonde bombshell Carol Kirkwood this week – explained to fans how the ballroom has reopened after a three-week closure to restore the historic building to its former glory.But as he updated viewers on the latest weather report for the next few days, he couldn’t help but poke fun at the Strictly star for failing to make it to the legendary ballroom which the show attends every year.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

Radio Times, the BBC Breakfast star revealed she found during lockdown it was easier to navigate their TV routine but now things are returning to normal, it's back to the battle for the remote."My sofa is in my kitchen diner and there’s a giant flat-screen TV on the wall," she explained."It’s tricky to get something that my husband, my 13-year-old son and I want to watch."During lockdown, we all got hooked on Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix, but it’ll come as no surprise that I’m a news junkie."She added: "If you know what the headlines are before you go to bed, there’s less to catch up on the next morning!"Sally, who has kept her family life very private and out of the spotlight, also confessed what she and her family watch on TV in the evenings is really important to her due to her rigid schedule."I'm really selective as my life is so busy and my evenings so precious," she told the publication."I never watch anything remotely spooky because I’ll never sleep.

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent has always kept her cards close to her chest when it comes to her private life.But the presenter, who usually sits alongside Dan Walker on the red sofa, gave fans a rare insight into her home with her husband and son.Sally has never revealed the identities of her husband or son, though she has previously dished that her hubby treated her to a stunning vintage ring after their son was born.He splurged on a “blue for a boy” vintage aquamarine ring, bought from Sally’s favourite jewellers in Richmond, London.She previously explained to The Express: “I buy all my pieces from a friend, who runs a family jewellers called David M Robinson.“Everything from my 21st birthday present from my parents and my Rolex watch to my engagement ring are from there.” And now fans get another insight into her personal life as Sally let slip another snippet in an interview with RadioTimes. Sally told the publication that her evenings at home are “precious”, busy as she is with BBC Breakfast and various other broadcasting responsibilities after being made Louise Minchin’s permanent replacement.She explained of her hobbies: “I’m really selective as my life is so busy and my evenings so precious.

Dan Walker has a great working relationship with his BBC Breakfast co-host Sally Nugent, but it seems they've now taken things to the next level.That's because Strictly star Dan has revealed his affectionate new nickname for Sally - Side-on Sally.Witty Walker's pun is a reference to Al Green's 1990 hit Ride Sally Ride, given the fact that him and Sally sit side-by-side on the famous red sofa. Dan and Sally have presenting the hit BBC morning show together from Monday to Wednesday since late 2021 - after Louise Minchin left the show after nearly 20 years.Taking to Instagram to share the nickname with his 269,000 followers, Dan said he was having a great day with his pal Sally.Urging his viewers to join them on Monday (January 24), he wrote: "Good morning""We're having a great day on the red sofa.

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Dan Walker responded to weatherwoman Carol Kirkwood’s sudden absence from BBC Breakfast as viewers share their concerns online.During Monday’s instalment of the popular morning show, fans couldn’t help but notice their usual weather reporter was noticeably absent as fellow meteorologist Matt Taylor stepped in for the blonde bombshell.But fans of the 59-year-old only needed to take to Twitter to see that the show was in great hands as the broadcaster shared the news on his personal account.The weather presenter was up and at them bright and early this morning as he described himself as Carol’s “stunt double” on the show as he confirmed she would be taking the week off.As he boasted about his morning gig, he let viewers know that the long-standing starlet would return to their screens next week.He penned: “I’m @carolkirkwood’s stunt double on @BBCBreakfast all this week.

BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent slammed education secretary Nadhim Zahawi MP after he defended the Conservative party following islamophobia allegations in parliament.During Monday’s instalment of the popular news show, the 50-year-old broadcaster and her co-host Dan Walker welcomed viewers back as they updated audiences on the latest news headlines.One of the biggest stories over the weekend was the allegations by former Tory MP Nusrat Ghani who claimed she was sacked for being Muslim.As the government continue to look into the allegations, 54-year-old education secretary joined the show to give his views on what his experience has been like as an integral part of the political party.But it appeared as though the newsreader wasn’t impressed by his lengthy answers as she grilled him on air for evading her questions.After listening to his views on the controversial topic, she bluntly asked if he was "fed up" of defending his party to the public. She said: "Mr Zahawi, I am just curious - you are education secretary and we’re at a time of great change in terms of children and whether they’re going to wear face masks in classrooms.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker confessed he “gets in trouble” if he disobeys BBC bosses strict programming schedule after his accidental TV blunder.During Monday’s instalment of the popular news show, the Strictly star and his co-host Sally Nugent welcomed viewers back as he updated audiences on the latest news headlines.But the 44-year-old broke the professional veil as he introduced the wrong segment on the morning show when he misread the schedule on air.While he checked the strict TV timetable, his 50-year-old co-star threw the show over to the weather while the bumbling dad-of-three corrected the TV timetable.The pair were joined by meteorologist Matt Taylor as they received the weather warnings over the next few days.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

Carol Kirkwood isn't currently taking up her usual BBC Breakfast slot need only look to Dan Walker's Twitter account to hear more about the subject. Dan found it hilarious when the meteorologist's replacement referred to himself as her "stunt double".Matt Taylor, who tweets under the username @metmatttaylor, shared a cheeky GIF of a man donning a blonde wig to mirror the locks of the 59-year-old he is standing in for, while advertising his new slot.Up bright and early this morning, the BBC Broadcast Meteorologist announced: "I’m @carolkirkwood’s stunt double on @BBCBreakfast all this week."Full forecast for the week coming up between now and 9am."Strictly star Dan instantly reacted to the post with a less-is-more response, featuring nothing other than grimace and laughter emojis.The GIF featured a man swishing his faux blonde locks around for the camera, looking dramatically different than his usual, much more serious, appearance on BBC weather reports.Typically seen with a sensible cropped cut above his ears, he describes himself on Twitter as "BBC Broadcast Meteorologist and former Senior Operational Meteorologist with the Met Office.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has taken to Twitter to react to claims he's taking part in the latest series of The Masked Singer.The BBC newsreader, 44, recently finished in fifth place on popular BBC dance show Strictly Come Dancing last month, but viewers of The Masked Singer were convinced he was behind one of the costumes, especially that of Doughnut.In view of his 747,600 Twitter followers, the BBC star expressed his puzzlement at claims he's featuring on the show.Dan wrote: "What is this about?" followed by a laughing face emoji.The star was responding to a tweet by a surprised social media user who guessed that the sports reporter was behind one of the masks."Can't believe @mrdanwalker is on Masked Singer so soon after Strictly," Liam Bennett wrote.READ MORE: Following Dan's tweet, his followers took to the comments to weigh in on whether the BBC star could be behind one of the masks.Referencing Dan's time on Strictly, Twitter user CandyB wrote: "You have done dancing… now off to singing?""And can you sing?" probed Graham Pindar.Dave Wragg jibed: "Have you heard Dan sing? Obviously not."Others thought he could be the person behind the doughnut costume, with Liam Bennett leaving a series of doughnut emojis and a thinking face.Becki Corbett echoed the idea, writing: "Are you a doughnut?" followed by a laughing face.However, the idea was promptly shut down by Garry Hines who claimed that ex-footballer Michael Owen was behind the character.Elsewhere on Twitter, viewers of the popular ITV were also guessing that the BBC star was behind one of the masks.Danielle Scapens penned: "My 7-year-old thinks that #Doughnut in the @MaskedSingerUK is @mrdanwalker - I’m dubious."Hayden Williams agreed, commenting: "I think

STRICTLY'S Dan Walker has sent pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova a sweet message after he skipped the live tour. Nadiya, 32, kicked off the tour at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, but her celebrity partner from the last series is not on the road with her.

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Dan Walker has revealed that he once got a surprise phone call from Louise Minchin that "saved" him from turning up late to BBC Breakfast. The BBC Breakfast host said he has never shown up late to his famous BBC show, but there was a time when his former co-host Louise "saved the day" after his alarm clock failed him by running out of battery.Taking to Instagram, Dan held a Q&A for his fans, and one wanted top know if Dan had ever failed to turn up to set on time.The fan asked: "Have you ever been late to BBC Breakfast?"Dan replied: "No but @louiseminchin did call me once because my alarm had run out of battery!!!! She saved the day...

Dan Walker may have opted against taking part on the Strictly Come Dancing tour, but he wasn't far from dance partner Nadiya Bychkova's mind. During a performance on the launch night, the professional dancer mimicked some of their lobster dance moves from their Jive.MORE: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova throws herself into tour rehearsals after split from fiancéTaking to his Instagram Stories on Thursday, the BBC Breakfast host took part in an impromptu Q&A session and was asked which of his dances he would have recreated had he been on the tour.WATCH: Dan Walker leaves fans in hysterics with his singing during Strictly performance"I know @nadiyabychkova wanted to do the Charleston," he replied.

STRICTLY pro Nadiya Bychkova returns to the stage for the first time since splitting from her footballer fiancé. Nadiya, 32, kicked off the Strictly Come Dancing tour at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, where she posed with her fellow female pros and celebs.

@Donna_Redding penned: “Whoops. Has happened to me, up at 0430 for a 0700 start.”Dan Walker also spoke out yesterday saying jokingly that co-star Sally Nugent was “more of a hindrance” than a help.The two were discussing the game Wordle alongside Countdown’s Susie Dent, managing to play the game and guessing the word after three tries.Dan once again took to Twitter to brag about his score with fans.He wrote: “We are talking to @susie_dent about the obsession with Wordle on #BBCbreakfast this morning.“@sallynugent and I combined our brains and got it done in 3,” he added, including a trophy emoji.In response, BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst commented: “Dan.

Dan Walker has been a "pillar of support" for Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova after she called off her engagement to Matija Škarabot.According to reports, the BBC Breakfast host, 44, has now built up such a "deep and special bond" with his former partner that he was able to really help Nadiya through what must have been a tough time.On Tuesday, it was announced that Nadiya and Slovenian footballer Matija were going their separate ways after they'd struggled to maintain their long distance relationship.Matija, who lives in Slovenia, has unfollowed the BBC dancer on Instagram and has also not been seen on Nadiya's social media feed for several months.In an interview with the DailyMail, a source hailed Dan as a being "pillar of strength" for Nadiya during her breakup with Matija.The insider explained: "The bond between them started during Strictly, leaving the cast and crew surprised at how close they became. They were literally inseparable and got on so well and this has continued even now the series is over."Another source told the publication: "Dan supported Nadiya with everything, including her breakup, which only made their partnership stronger.

 Dan Walker and Sally Nugent discussed the hit game Wordle with Countdown’s Susie Dent today.The pair attempted to play the game and managed to guess the word after an impressive three tries.Dan, 44, took to Twitter to brag about his Wordle score to his 747,400 followers.He wrote: “We are talking to @susie_dent about the obsession with Wordle on #BBCbreakfast this morning.“@sallynugent and I combined our brains and got it done in 3,” he added with a trophy emoji.The presenter also attached a picture of the green squares appearing from two, to three, to five, as each letter was placed in the right order.Wordle is a daily word game where players are invited to guess a five-letter word in six tries.Each time the player enters a five-letter word, the colours of each letter tile indicate how close their guess was to the word, allowing them to guess more accurately each time.In response to the tweet, BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst commented: “Dan. You said you wouldn’t.“It was in the name of research,” Dan replied with a laughing emoji.“Minus points for not doing it yourself,” BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Steve Crossman pointed out, with reference to Sally.“Sally was looking over my shoulder.

Dan Walker hit out at Boris Johnson for 'not knowing the rules' amid the government's lockdown party scandal.The BBC Breakfast host ranted about the prime minister in front of the nation on his BBC morning show - where he joined co-star Sally Nugent on the red sofa.At one point, he even suggested Boris should get the boot as he asked: "How can that be the man in charge?"Dan vented his frustration to Armed Forces Minister James Heappey on Wednesday's Breakfast (January 19).Dan said: "The vast majority of people are judging him from what they’ve seen in public because that’s the only opportunity they get."Yesterday, they did see him in public. You just said he’s a man with his head in the detail and a man who has his hand on the tiller is the way you were describing him.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova, 32, has reportedly split from her Slovenian footballer fiancé Matija Škarabot, 33.