Dan Walker tells Sally Nugent to 'stop it' in awkward golf chat on BBC Breakfast

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty shared the news that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was returning to the UK - after being held in Iran for 6 years.The BBC broadcaster joined colleagues like Dan Walker when she took to Twitter to retweet the news of journalist Nazanin's return.It comes as Nazanin and Anoosheh Ashoori were flown from Iran to the UK on Wednesday (March 16).Mum Nazanin was set to be reunited with her husband Richard and seven-year-old daughter Gabriella.She was first held in Iran in 2016 and accused of plotting to overthrow Iran's goverment, a claim she denied.Reacting to the breaking news of the journalist's return, Naga retweeted a tweet from her colleague Nick Eardley, one of the BBC's political correspondents.Nick's tweet read: "BREAKING: UK Foreign Secretary confirms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe released and heading back to UK."Another tweet Naga shared was from BBC star Laura Kuenssberg - who quote tweeted Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.Truss had broken the news originally, and Laura simply wrote: "Finally - the confirmation".She also shared an emotional clip of BBC newsreader Joanna Gosling, who choked up whilst announcing the journalist's return on BBC News.It was a quote tweet from BBC presenter Lyce Doucet, who wrote the caption: "..when it is such good news..."BBC Radio 5 Live star Naga spoke to Richard Ratcliffe's sister-in-law Rebecca on Wednesday's edition of her radio show.Rebecca had told Naga: "When she's on a plane that's when we'll dare to hope."She also revealed Nazanin's daughter "keeps her cards close to her chest."Her husband Richard had been campaigning for his wife's release - and even went on hunger strike last October.Speaking about his wife's return, he said: "It's going to be the

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker consoled a crying Jade Thirwall in a Comic Relief throwback clip.The BBC broadcaster climbed Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, to raise money for Comic Relief with Little Mix star Jade and other famous faces including Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas.The celebs took on the gruelling climb in 2019, but Dan decided to reflect on their ascent this week ahead of this year's Comic Relief - which will take place on Friday 18 March.Taking to Instagram, Dan shared an emotional clip which saw South Shields singer Jade tearful as she struggled with the experience, but Dan was there to lift her spirits.The star-studded line-up of climbers, including Dan, suffered from altitude sickness during their stint.In the clip, Jade said she couldn't breathe, so Dan tried to help her to control her breathing.Trying to console the singer, Dan knelt down and said: "Try and control your breathing," before joking: "You're making me talk with my mouth full now!"The touching moment showed Walker giving Jade a reassuring hug and wiping away her tears.He told her she'll be okay before adding: "You are amazing, Jade."Recalling the trip after being sent the clip on Wednesday (March 16), Dan said he made some "wonderful friends" and had an "incredible experience".He wrote: "I got sent this video today in the build-up to @comicrelief."Our trip up Kilimanjaro back in 2019 was a truly incredible experience.

BBC Breakfast on Wednesday morning as she was replaced by Owain Wyn Evans.The bubbly meteorologist usually presents the weather from Monday right through to Wednesday but she was nowhere to be seen this morning.Fans were not given an explanation for Carol's absence but Owain also appeared in the BBC studio alongside presenters Sally Nugent and Dan Walker - something that rarely takes place on the show.Highlighting the change, BBC Sport reporter John Watson took to Twitter to share a picture of himself, Sally, Dan and Owain on the red sofa.He penned: "Good morning all from @BBCBreakfast. Look who is joining us on the sofa @OwainWynEvans.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker has revealed his co-star Sally Nugent is set to dance at a special Strictly Come Dancing charity event.The BBC broadcaster, 44, took to Instagram to talk about the upcoming celebrity event - the Rob Burrow Strictly Ball - which is being run by Leeds Hospitals Charity.The fundraiser will raise money to fight Motor Neurone Disease with the aim of supporting a brand new centre for those with the "horrible" disease.It will see 11 stars compete against each other to win a "glittering trophy", and Sally has said her former Strictly star pal Dan has helped give her dancing tips ahead of the contest.Dan even revealed he's due to put on his dancing shoes for the star-studded event, and he'll reunite on the dance floor with his former Strictly pro dance partner Nadiya Bychkova.The presenter spoke about the charity ball in a video posted to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday (March 15), alongside his adorable pup Winnie.Wishing Sally well on the dancefloor, Dan said: "Winnie and I would love to pass on our love and support for the one and only Sally Nugent, wouldn't we [speaking to Winnie]? Who's taking part in the Burrow Strictly Ball this weekend. "If you don't know much about it, she's dancing."He went on: "It's a charity event organised to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease association and a couple of other charities really close to Rob Burrow's heart."It's all been done by his family.

The skies in parts of Spain, Germany and Switzerland have turned orange after dust from the Sahara was carried away by Storm Celia.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent's interview came to a halt on Tuesday morning after she was forced to ask her colleague if he was "safe" to report from war-torn Ukraine.Kyiv Correspondent James Waterhouse was providing viewers with an update on the current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine following the Russian invasion.Appearing via video link, James continued to describe the horrifying details of what has been taking place in Ukraine's capital overnight.But as the reporter spoke, loud sirens could be heard in the background, leaving Sally concerned for his welfare.Speaking from the studio in Manchester, Sally said: "James before I ask you the next question, are you okay to stay."Obviously, there are sirens going off, are you safe to stay."Nodding along, James confirmed that he was.Seeing the tension on screen, one viewer penned: "Waterhouse is doing such a good job in Kyiv, I hope he is being paid well!!"You can tell he's anxious by the way he plays with his ring as he talks #BBCnews #BBCBreakfast #Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar," the social media user added.Speaking openly about the recent attack in Mostyts’kyymasyv, north-west Kyiv, Sally asked James whether it was a pattern. James said: "We talk about cities falling under seige where Russian troops are in the face of this Ukarainan agression are pulling back surrounding cities, cutting off supplies and trying to bombard them into submission.

Dan Walker, 44, couldn't contain his excitement when the BBC Breakfast team was joined by sports journalist John Watson. However, Sally Nugent, 50, did not share this excitement, especially when they discussed golf, leading to the presenter to react to a "disappointed" Olympic golfer on Twitter surrounding the interview.Olympian Catriona Matthew OBE wrote on Twitter: "Disappointing from @sallynugent this morning being so open about her disdain for #golf on @BBCBreakfast...

BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin sent a sweet message to her former co-worker Dr Sian Williams on social media. Louise, 53, urged Sian to "excel" as the TV star stepped down from her presenting role on 5 News earlier this week.Sian, 57, announced to her fans that she would be stepping down from 5 News in the spring, leaving many followers upset.The TV star posted: "Feels odd to dip into your timeline, but a bit of personal news.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker cheekily hit back at viewers after opting for a show-stopping outfit to present on the show.Dan, 44, was accused of wearing jeggings, which are leggings made of a jean material, while presenting alongside Sally Nugent on the BBC show this week.The BBC host was seen on air wearing a form-fitting navy suit with a white shirt and a grey tie, while Sally opted for a purple blazer and dark trousers.However, fans mistook the outfit for jeans as one cheekily asked: "Is @mrdanwalker wearing jeggings this morning on @BBCBreakfast?"Another added: "It must be a trick of the light!"A third claimed: "He has to wear what the BBC tell him to wear."But Dan hit back at the comments, as he replied to say: "No he isn't," adding "regulation trousers" as a hashtag along with a laughing face.Viewers were left disappointed to not see Dan on their screens on Wednesday, which he normally presents with Sally.He and Sally usually do Monday to Wednesday before Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt take over on a Thursday.However, Sally was seen on the red sofa next to stand-in presenter Jon Kay for the edition of the news programme.Dan is yet to give an explanation for his absence, but the star regularly changes up his schedule to fit in his other projects.Fans took to social media to share their opinions, with one posting: "Where is Dan Walker this morning?? Most weeks he’s only doing 2 days!! Why??"Yet another show on BBC where there is no continuity. It’s a shambles.

@WeatherNick xxx."Nick replied, with a short quip about “working next to a jukebox".He said: “If I wanted to work next to a jukebox…” followed by a red love heart. @Johnofladublin responded to Nick’s reply with: “Sounds like you’re in for an experience quite like no other this morning Nick! “Would you do requests Carol?” Carol then responded with a series of laughing emojis. The tweet and its responses were in full view of Carol’s 219,600 followers. Other fans were quick to jump on to the tweet and offer their thoughts, too. @Joursans wrote: “That's not so bad. “The other week I had the theme from the Muppet Show stuck in my head - so embarrassing!”Similarly, @Kelbacon penned: “Morning! Nicer than the one I've had stuck in my head for DAYS. “It's the one that goes, 'now I'm 60 years old'. I don't even know who sings it! What a dirge.” @Pete_Yeates penned: “Good morning Carol it's lovely to see on this morning just a shame that the weather not so nice for the weekend x.” @Delroydr said: “No worries.

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Louise Minchin has revealed that she and her daughter Mia were both victims of a "terrifying" stalking incident on her new ITV documentary.The former BBC Breakfast star, 53, and her 20-year-old daughter explained that the ordeal began over Instagram with a barrage of messages from someone hiding behind a fake account.The mother and daughter duo were left "terrified" and on a constant "state of high alert" because they didn't know anything about the person sending the frightful messages.For the first time, the pair opened up about being targeted by ex-solider Carl Davies on Louise Minchin: The Truth About Stalking. Louise questioned whether she had changed her usual behaviour out of fear while constantly glancing over her shoulder, wondering if every person she passed could be her stalker.Although, Louise and Mia had been targeted by a person hiding behind a fraudulent profile on social media, the police were able to hunt down their offender.Opening up for first time about the ordeal, Mia said: "I'm logged into mum's Instagram account and suddenly loads of messages started coming."They were all kind of just really offensive, calling us not very nice names and then they got much more graphic.

Carol Kirkwood is known for her bubbly personality while presenting the weather on BBC Breakfast and even showcased her moves when she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. But away from the screen, Carol’s personal life is relatively quiet and the 59 year old has remained tight-lipped about her time outside of the spotlight. However, over recent years the TV personality has revealed that she’s experienced some big life changes.

Louise Minchin has a history of news presenting on the channel, while her BBC Breakfast co-host Carol Kirkwood presents the weather.

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker opened about a rather embarrassing travel blunder he endured while on a trip to China. The BBC correspondent took part in a fan Q&A with his Instagram followers on Thursday (March 10) while on his commute.One fan asked: "Have you ever fallen asleep and missed your train station?"To which he replied: "I fell asleep on a train in China once and ended up miles away from where I should have been! Never on a train in the UK but I did do a bus in Sheffield during my early student days.

Carol Kirkwood teased some "exciting news" with her Instagram followers on Thursday. Sharing her usual daily photo on social media, the BBC Breakfast weather reporter teased: "Exciting news to come today….

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker has hit back at a viewer after a swipe at his VERY tight trousers. Dan, 44, is always suited and booted on the BBC morning show but on Tuesday, one viewer thought he had switched up his look.

Louise Minchin's daughter has spoken out on the 'chilling abuse' her mum suffered during her stalking nightmare for the first time. The former BBC Breakfast host spoke out in January after her and her family were threatened by a stalker last year.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has come out in support of Louise Minchin, as the star bravely opens up about her stalking ordeal. Louise’s documentary, The Truth About Stalking, is set to air tonight on ITV.Dan, 44, took to Twitter to share his support for Louise, 53, in view of his 752,300 followers. This morning, Louise tweeted out to her own 250,000 followers: “Good morning, this is not a subject I like to talk about, but in the hope of raising awareness and help to victims of stalking I have made this documentary with @ITVTonight #ITVTonight it is on at 8.30pm.” (sic)Attached was a promotional picture from the documentary, with the caption: “Louise Minchin: The Truth About Stalking”. Sharing this post, Dan penned: “I saw how big an impact this had on Louise and she has made a really brave film about it.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker fired back at a viewer on Twitter - after they questioned the host's fashion choice.The BBC presenter, 44, is always seen in a smart suit when he anchors BBC Breakfast on weekday mornings.However, he took to Twitter to respond to one baffled fan who had a question about his on-air outfits - and he couldn't help giggling at their comment.The viewer thought they'd spotted the former Strictly Come Dancing star sporting a pair of leggings - a far cry from his usual formal attire.Tuesday's broadcast (March 8) saw Dan return to the studio with his co-star Sally Nugent, and he looked smart as ever with a jacket, shirt and tie.He also wore matching dark trousers for the cameras, but a Twitter user thought the broadcaster was wearing something else.They asked: "Is @mrdanwalker wearing jeggings this morning on @BBCBreakfast?"Dan was quick to clarify the fan's confusion on the micro-blogging platform, and he wrote: "No he isn't", alongside the hashtag:" #RegulationTrousers."The fan replied: "It must be a trick of the light!", adding a laughing-emoji of their own.It wasn't long before Dan's fans flocked to comment on Dan's fashion sense.One wrote: "He has to wear what the BBC tell him to wear!"A second said: "Looking very smart as usual."Later on, Dan thanked viewers for tuning in to his show as he knew the Ukraine war coverage is a "tough watch".Dan said: "Thanks for being with us on #BBCBreakfast this morning.

Louise Minchin, 53, and her daughter Mia, 20, have taken part in a new ITV documentary about the impact of stalking on victims.ITV Tonight – Louise Minchin: The Truth About Stalking sees the popular presenter discuss her stalking ordeal which saw ex-soldier Carl Davies, 44, sentenced to two years and eight months in December last year.He had posted multiple "intimidating" messages "intended to maximise fear and distress" to the broadcaster and her daughter’s social media accounts over four days between July 14 and 17 2020.Louise, who left BBC Breakfast in September 2021 after 20 years and took part in last year's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, reveals chilling details of the stalking on the Tonight programme."It was very clear from the messages that this person knew exactly where we lived and had stood outside our front door," she recalls."To say I was frightened just doesn’t really touch the surface."You are kind of on this high state of alert all the time.