Dan Walker's Channel 5 start date confirmed following BBC Breakfast departure

DAN Walker has not long left BBC Breakfast but he could't resist giving a nod to his former workplace. The news anchor has just joined rival Channel 5 News and made his debut this week.

Dan Walker has taken a swipe at Piers Morgan in his latest Instagram post continuing the ongoing feud. The former BBC Breakfast presenter posted a picture to Instagram of his first broadcast of 5 News where he was standing with his new co host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuij.

BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay savaged Angela Rayner during the latest edition of the morning show as she took a swipe at Prime Minister Boris Johnson. It was revealed on Monday (June 6) night that Mr Johnson survived a vote of no-confidence and now has to press forward after 148 Tory MPs failed to back him.

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent was forced to present the latest edition of the morning show alone in the studio. Presenter Jon Kay welcomed viewers to Tuesday's show (June 7) standing outside Number 10 Downing Street following the news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a confidence vote.

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#5news are we watching BBC breakfast?"During his first episode, the TV journalist stood outside Downing Street ahead of Boris Johnson's confidence vote on Monday evening.Meanwhile his co-host Claudia was back at the studio delivering updates on other news stories.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly for the latest news, pictures and video.You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest TV stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our soaps and Hot TV newsletters .Get all the very best news, pictures, opinion and video on your favourite TV shows by following Daily Star every time you see our name.

Piers Morgan, 57, famously walked off the Good Morning Britain set in March last year after being embroiled in a disagreement with his former colleague Alex Beresford surrounding Meghan Markle.The TalkTV presenter took to Twitter today to hit out at Dan Walker, 45, as he tried to light-heartedly mock Piers this morning as he walked off the ITV set in the same fashion.Piers took to Twitter to respond to an article headlining: "Dan Walker poked fun at his rival Piers Morgan by jokingly storming out of his Good Morning Britain interview this morning."The former GMB presenter replied in view of his 7.9 million followers: "He couldn’t even do this better than me…"Many social media users took to the comments in response to Dan's lighthearted joke, as the presenter's cheeky feud has been reignited.BnmPlanet said: "Award goes to @PiersMorgan for the best 'Storming Out' act."AlbieCamus added: "Dan Walker has a sense of humour unlike some."BornPeachy commented: "He wants to be you, Piers! Imitation is the highest form of flattery."Dan joined Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid on this morning's GMB as he discussed his move to Channel 5, prior to his first show airing tonight.As Richard wished the former BBC Breakfast presenter "good luck", Dan made a final jibe at Piers.He joked: "Right, I'm going to do what they normally do on this programme and walk off."The Channel 5 star got up from his seat and walked away from the desk.Susanna jumped in: "I'd just like to point out only one person has ever done that but it is a stage that has been set for you.”"See you later," Dan said as he opened the studio door and walked away.He continued: "See you at five o’clock on Channel 5."Piers infamously walked off GMB when his co-star Alex hit out

DAN Walker jokingly stormed off Good Morning Britain today after the "shortest interview ever" according to viewers. The BBC breakfast star appeared on the ITV show to discuss his move to Channel 5.

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 Dan Walker, 45, admitted he was feeling rather unprepared for the “interesting” first day he has experienced so far at Channel 5 News.The former BBC Breakfast star confessed he “wasn’t sure how to tell his bosses” ahead of covering the no-confidence vote in Boris Johnson, 57, which is now set to happen at around 6pm. Dan took to Twitter today to update his 761,400 fans on the first day of his new job.He wrote: “Interesting first day on the job at @5_News.“A vote of confidence in the Prime Minister! “The plan is to be live, on 5, at 5 from Downing Street,” he added.The actual vote is set to take place between 6pm and 8pm this evening in the House of Commons, but Dan’s presenting job begins at 5pm.Dan went on to admit that he was feeling a tad under-prepared for the weather ahead.“Not sure how to tell my new bosses I didn’t bring a coat to work,” he added.Dan has had a busy day today, already appearing earlier on Good Morning Britain.The former BBC Breakfast presenter spoke about his move over to Channel 5 with the ITV host Susanna Reid and thanked the team for the interview afterwards on Twitter. Sharing a short clip from the interview, he wrote: "Morning.Thanks for having me!!! “What a day to start,” he added in reference to Monday’s jam-packed news cycle.Yesterday, Dan also sent out a sweet message to his former BBC Breakfast colleague as he announced his busy start to the week.He tweeted: “First day of my new TV life tomorrow and it will start in a very strange way… On @GMB.“See you in the morning with @susannareid100 (thankfully not too early) and then at 5, on 5.“PS I still love you @sallynugent,” Dan added.Boris Johnson will face a confidence vote in his leadership of the Conservative Party today after enough MPs

Dan Walker appeared on Monday morning's Good Morning Britain where he spoke about his move from BBC Breakfast to Channel 5.The broadcaster used his visit to the ITV studio to make fun of one of their former employees, Piers Morgan, who famously stormed off the show in 2021 when a discussion about Meghan Markle became heated. Both Dan, 45, and Piers, 57, have been involved in a feud for years having wound each other up on Twitter numerous times.

Dan Walker didn't waste his opportunity to mock his rival Piers Morgan as he made an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Monday (June 6). The presenter headed for an interview on his former TV rival after leaving BBC Breakfast last month.

BBC presenter Dan Walker has said he is looking forward to a "fresh challenge" hosting Channel 5 news shows.The 45-year-old will begin presenting duties with 5 News today (June 6) and has insisted his move is not money motivated.Dan, who was part of BBC Breakfast for six and a half years, said getting up at 3am for work "took a toll on his brain and body".Speaking to The Mirror, Dan said: "I think getting up at three o'clock in the morning for six and a half years, it definitely does sort of take its toll on your brain and your body."So even though I've managed to cope with four hours of sleep for a long time, I think I'm looking forward to a more regular sleeping and waking pattern."Dan currently lives in Sheffield with his wife Sarah and three children.He hopes his new job will allow them to spend more time together, even though his new role is based in London.He said: "I'm going to stay overnight a couple of nights in London and do four days-a-week but we will work it out and hopefully I'll get to spend more time with my family."They are being very flexible."If I want to have a long weekend, like a Monday or a Friday off, I can just shuffle it around, which is brilliant."Ahead of his debut as a 5 News presenter, Dan has admitted he has not done a full run through in the studio with co-host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije.He said: "I went in and had a look around the studio and I'm quite keen to have a bit of movement involved in it."But I didn't really want to do a run through because I don't really like rehearsing too much."I like that adrenaline rush of live TV, we don't really know what's happening and try to keep it as spontaneous as possible."He said the style of the show will have some similarities to his role on BBC

Dan Walker, 45, took to Twitter yesterday to mark the start of his “new TV life” as he prepares to appear on Channel 5 for the first time. In view of his 761,000 followers, Dan sent his former BBC Breakfast co-star, Sally Nugent, a message about his new job move.He shared a picture of himself sitting on the Channel 5 News desk as he prepares to appear on the channel’s flagship news programme for the first time.Dan made the comment as he announced he was appearing on Good Morning Britain this morning to discuss his new job.He wrote: “First day of my new TV life tomorrow and it will start in a very strange way… on @GMB“See you in the morning with @susannareid100 (thankfully not too early) and then at 5, on 5.”Tagging his former co-presenter, Dan added: “PS I still love you @sallynugent”Friends and fans of the TV star replied to his tweet wishing him luck on his new venture.Johnhorneartist said: “Good luck Dan with your new role on Channel 5 news, I know you'll do great, as you did on Breakfast.“I know a lot of viewers will miss you but wish you all the very best.“Also enjoy your time on GMB tomorrow, it's always the best morning TV with Susanna at the helm."BrianMcFadden added: “Good luck buddy.

Dan Walker has criticised the BBC over its coverage of Prince Philip’s death, saying that it effectively “forced grief on a nation”. The broadcaster cleared its programming schedule and put mirrored, blanket coverage on BB1, BBC2 and its News Channel. The back-to-back reporting of the royal’s death sparked 110,000 complaints.

Susanna Reid took a cheeky swipe at her former co-star Piers Morgan as the duo's old rival made an appearance on Good Morning Britain.Former BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker sat down with Susanna and Richard Madeley ahead of his first show on Channel 5 later this afternoon (June 6).Before his interview though, the 45-year-old appeared backstage smiling as he held a branded ITV mug, but his smiles soon turned to a frown as he tipped the cup upside down, revealing it was actually empty.He then walked past the camera and vanished from shot, with Susanna laughing: "He's already stormed off! He got the memo."She was, of course, referencing Piers Morgan's frosty exit from the ITV show, when he walked off set following an argument with Alex Beresford.Dan made a special appearance on Good Morning Britain after years of an on-air feud with the show, when he was on BBC Breakfast.He said he was "looking forward to" his new show, as it meant he didn't have to have such an early alarm, with it being an afternoon show.Susanna asked him whether he would have made an appearance on the ITV show if "the former occupant of Richard's chair was here" – meaning Piers.Dan cheekily asked if she was referring to Adil Ray, who also sits in the co-host seat on rotation.He then said: "I think the more interesting question is, would you lot have been here if he was back in that chair?"After the cryptic Piers chat was over, conversation moved on to Dan's old job and what he wouldn't miss about it.He said: "The first thing I think is those days where you've got to talk about things that are horrible, whether it's the Manchester Bomb...

Dan Walker has revealed he will be marking the first day of his new TV life on Channel 5, where he moved in a lucrative new deal from BBC Breakfast, with an appearance on rival Good Morning Britain on Monday. He announced the slightly unexpected news on Twitter on Sunday, with his usual trademark humour, even giving a shoutout to his longstanding presenter ‘wife’ at the Beeb, Sally Nugent.

Dan Walker has admitted he feels "embarrassed" about how much money he earns to do a job he loves. The former BBC Breakfast presenter was 18th on the corporation's highest paid list when it was revealed last year, pocketing a salary of around £295,000.

BBC Breakfast bosses are said to be lining up a GB News presenter to permanently replace Dan Walker.It comes after Dan quit the show back in May for a job at rival network Channel 5, with him set to begin his run at the channel on Monday (June 6) with its flagship news show.He is the second major star to leave BBC Breakfast in a matter of months, following his co-star Louise Minchin’s exit last year.Since Dan left, temporary presenter Jon Kay has stepped up to the plate to fill his seat alongside Sally Nugent, with Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt keeping their regular presenting slots later in the week.A BBC source has now confirmed to Daily Star that Jon Kay looks set to permanently replace Dan - but there are some other big names in the pot too, including GB News star Stephen Dixon.They said: “Jon Kay is very popular in the newsroom, but the process to replace Dan is still ongoing with a few weeks left apparently.“They definitely haven’t done the interviews yet. There has been a huge number of applicants obviously because it was advertised externally.”The source added: “They are very much after a ‘news’ person so names like Jermaine Jenas and Gethin [Jones] are out apparently.”Daily Star has contacted a representative for BBC for comment.

BBC viewers unimpressed last night as he belted out Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party. Last night, the musician performed in front of 22,000 people who had packed into the grounds of Buckingham Palace and the Mall to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.In response to his performance, former BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker typed on Twitter this morning: “What a brilliant concert and a great celebration for the #PlatinumJubilee “Some top performances, a class speech from Prince William and we’ll even forgive Rod Stewart for Sweet Caroline “But… show stolen by the lighting team #PlatinumPartyatthePalace,” he added.In response, his followers weighed in with their opinion of the rock legend’s unusual choice of song.“Why the heck did my Rod have to sing that! So many other great numbers of his own he could have done.

DAN Walker says he feels 'embarrassed' that he's paid so much money as he moves to Channel 5. The newsreader, 45, quit his role on BBC Breakfast last month.