Dan Walker: Strictly star prepared for 'hateful' criticism of his faith 'Skin of a rhino'

express.co.uk:

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has said that he won't let any criticism get to him when he takes to the dancefloor for Strictly Come Dancing next month.The former Football Focus host, 44, revealed that he has developed "the skin of a rhino" when it comes to hearing other people's opinions of him, which he says has come from his Christian faith.As a public figure and an avid user of social media, Dan is used to reading what others think of him, but the star has told how he doesn't let the comments get under his skin.He said: "I never mind what people write or say about me."The star went on to reveal that his carefree attitude is down to his faith.Dan explained: "That’s because, as a Christian, I don’t take my value from what people think.