Dan Walker shares first look at new Channel 5 job after begging BBC Breakfast for return

Carol Kirkwood has recalled her first date with her now-fiance following her divorce from her husband of 18 years.The BBC Breakfast weather presenter, 60, announced last week that she was engaged to her mystery man boyfriend, Steve, after being questioned by her BBC colleagues live on air.In an unearthed interview, the star recalled the first time she met her beau.Carol said: "We [saw] each other at first sight.

BBC Breakfast viewers were left scratching their head when a wax figure of Queen Elizabeth appeared followed by a procession of fake corgis. Presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay crossed live to journalist Nina Warhurst at the BBC's Platinum Jubilee party marquee at Salford Quays.

Carol Kirkwood said she was going to be booted out of Buckingham Palace on live TV.The Scottish BBC star presented the weather live from the Buckingham Palace grounds on Wednesday's BBC Breakfast (June 1) ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations which kick off later this week.However, she joked she was going to be "escorted out" of the Queen's iconic palace by royal security guards at any second during the broadcast.Carol, 60, had just finished up her forecast from the idyllic palace gardens, where she stood on top of a giant water fountain to tell viewers about what conditions they can expect from the day.Host Sally Nugent said it was her "favourite weather forecast of the morning" before co-host Jon Clark joked that Her Majesty could be watching Carol from her window.Jon said: "I'm just imagining the Queen looking out of her window saying 'what is that Carol Kirkwood doing in my garden?"The weather star burst out laughing before she replied: "And I'm going to be escorted out any second now."Jon remarked: "I thought security were behind you earlier," to which Carl quipped: "They're actually behind the camera" before waving 'hi!"'.Jon joked: "Go and hide, go and hide. You're good at that!"Sally kept giggling during the royal weather segment as she said: "That was brilliant! I knew she was there."Jon replied: "Bonkers.

Carol Kirkwood has revealed she met the Queen three times - and she told viewers about what the world famous monarch is really like in person.The weather expert presented her forecasting segment live from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday's BBC Breakfast (June 1) - ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations which kick off later this week.The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are set to honour 70 years of Her Majesty's service to the country, and it will see Brits enjoy a four-day weekend from Thursday. It's been a busy year already for the Scottish weather forecaster, 60, as last week she told viewers she was happily engaged.However, charismatic Carol is already back on our screens to tell BBC viewers all about what conditions they can expect from the days ahead - and this week she was on royal turf.She had just finished her weather segment live from the Buckingham Palace gardens when BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent wanted to tell viewers how many times Carol had met Her Majesty.Sally said: "Carol before we let you go, I just wanted to share with everybody at home.

Dan Walker begins his new role at Channel 5, he has been enjoying some downtime.The 45-year-old presenter, who quit BBC Breakfast this month, took to Twitter and shared a photo of his son.The doting father, who also has two daughters, revealed an amusing moment of his son attempting to hide from him."This just popped up on my photos," he exclaimed in view of his almost 760,000 followers."An early picture of our little lad Joe playing hide-and-seek!"The 45-year-old then added affectionately: "Kids are the best."His son had been lying face down on a counter top in his bright red and white striped pyjamas, in the hope of avoiding being seen.Viewers played along, chiming in with cries of: "Where is he?"@JaneMaddison2 joked: "If he’s got his eyes closed, nobody can possibly see him! Very sweet pic."@mrgbriggs reasoned: "If I can’t see you, you can’t see me. Brilliant plan.

Dan Walker is counting down until his first day at Channel 5.And in the interim, the BBC Breakfast star is making the most of some precious family time. Dan shares three children with his wife Sarah: son Joe and daughters Susanna and Jessica.Despite his fame, the 45-year-old rarely shares photos of his family to protect their privacy. But this week, he made an exception.

Dan Walker, 45, left BBC Breakfast earlier this month after five years to join Channel 5 News.The presenter has taken to Twitter this morning to post a short video announcing his start date on the new channel.Dan posted the short video alongside his new co-host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije.In view of his 759,700 followers he said: "I'm Dan Walker. It's great to be joining Channel 5 but news is never about who sits in the chair."It's the stories that matter most from a team you can trust."Claudia then continued: "So join us here every weekday at 5pm."Dan captioned the long-awaited video: "Here we go.See you next Monday at 5, on 5."He then included the tags: "@ClaudiaLizaTV @channel5_tv @5_News."The new Channel 5 presenter gave viewers a first look at the show alongside his co-star Claudia in the candid clip.Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their excitement over seeing Dan on screen again soon.C_newmaan2010 said: "Good luck with the launch, hoping beyond hope that it truly is different rather than more of the same, refreshingly different and balanced is what required.#NewsNotViews."DafyddJ32380301 added: "Good luck Dan.

Dan Walker's Channel 5 start date has been confirmed.The former BBC Breakfast presenter, 45, will begin presenting 5 News on Channel 5 at 5pm on Monday, June 6.The Strictly Come Dancing star departed the BBC programme earlier this month, bidding an emotional farewell to colleagues including Naga Munchetty and Sally Nugent.Dan will appear on the flagship Channel 5 news programme alongside his new colleague and co-presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije.He also replaces Dr Sian Williams as lead anchor after six years in the role.The hour-long 5 News programme will air weekdays from Monday - Friday, beginning at 5pm every night.As well as acting the show's lead anchor, Dan's role will include fronting a range of brand-new non-news programming for Channel 5.Speaking about joining Channel 5 earlier this year, Dan said: "I can't wait to get stuck into the daily news show but I am also excited about making some great new TV for Channel 5. "I love their ideas and creativity and it's rare to get an opportunity like this where paths and ambitions meet.

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 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.

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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.

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.