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@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.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova has reportedly split from her fiance, Matija Škarabot.The Ukrainian-Slovenian national, 32, and her beau reportedly decided to go their separate ways after struggling with a long-distance relationship.According to a source, the blonde-haired dancer is committed to appearing on the Strictly tour this year, while her footballer fiance and father of their five-year-old daughter Mila, remains in Slovenia.A source claimed to MailOnline: "Nadiya and Matija haven't been together for some time now."Matija is dedicated to his footballing career in Slovenia and Nadiya is predominantly based in London."Performing on Strictly and the Strictly Live Tour takes up half her year, in the end the commitment to their jobs made it too difficult for the relationship to work," they added.Express.co.uk has contacted representatives of Nadiya for comment."There's still a lot of love and respect between them and Mila is and always will be their priority."The most recent series of the popular BBC dance show saw Nadiya and Dan finish in fifth place.The couple was voted out by the judges after appearing in the dance-off against TV presenter AJ Odudu and her professional partner Kai Widdrington.Dan and Nadiya became close friends during their time on the show, with the BBC star revealing that he turned to the dance pro after feeling overwhelmed one week.Dan candidly admitted that he needed a hug from someone and that Nadiya was the only person he was "allowed" to touch due to Covid restrictions.Ahead of his performance in the quarter-finals, Dan told how he had become emotional after remembering his friend, the late Gary Speed, on the 10th anniversary of his death.Addressing the embrace, Dan said:

DAN Walker lost his patience with producers on BBC Breakfast this morning after the show suffered a string of technical blunders.  Presenters Dan and Sally Nugent tried to deliver a segment on the first full moon of the year - but it soon went horribly wrong. Casting their eyes over images of a Wolf Moon, the pair failed to keep up with their script, with Walker quick to dub it as one of the “worst ever” montages to feature on the show.

DAN Walker's Strictly Coming Dancing partner Nadiya Bychkova has reportedly split from her fiance. The 32-year-old broke up with Matija Škarabot, the father of her five-year-old daughter Mila, after struggling with a long-distance relationship.

Dan Walker has defended the BBC after it was hinted that the license fee would be scrapped. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries tweeted about plans to overhaul the funding model for the BBC, revealing that the next announcement about the fee would "be the last".The annual payment usually changes on April 1 of each year, however, reports suggest that it will be frozen at the rate of £159 for the next two years.

BBC star Dan Walker reckons he scored some fancy footwork on Strictly thanks to Scots footballer Andy Robertson.

Dan Walker, 44, has been on BBC Breakfast since 2016, sharing the chair with Sally Nugent, 50, since Louise Minchin's, 53, exit last year.The BBC Breakfast presenter has taken to Instagram to welcome Sally back to the breakfast show as well as reassure fans over his "wonky" welcome.In view of his 268,000 Instagram followers, Dan posted a "wonky" picture of the presenting duo in the BBC studios, ready for the morning shift.Dan looked very professional in his black suit and purple tie, with Sally welcoming herself back in a white long sleeve dress number.He captioned the picture: "She has returned!! Lovely to have @sallynugenttv back on the #bbcbreakfast sofa."We're here until 915 and the picture on your telly won't be so wonky."A post shared by Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker)Many fans took to the comments to welcome back Sally after her short break from the show.Themothership16222 said: "Lovely to see you both back together again."Cupeniz2 added: "Looking great guys!! Love your dress Sally."Margaretkeith65 commented: "It's great to see Sally back on the sofa this morning and not forgetting you Mr Dan Walker lol." (sic)Sally also took to Instagram to post the same picture as she returned to the breakfast show.She captioned her post in view of her 46,700 followers: "Lovely to be back with @mrdanwalker after a few days away.

Dan Walker stayed at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in King's Cross earlier this week.The BBC Breakfast presenter hopped onto his social media account on Thursday to inform his 745,000 followers that after having experienced some issues with the room he'd initially booked, staff ended up upgrading him to stay in the royal suite instead."So… best news ever," he began."There was an issue with my room at the @StPancrasRen so I got an upgrade… TO THE ROYAL SUITE!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR(S)!"The Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant went on to share a string of photos from the comfort of his spacious suite, which included a dining table big enough to fit 18 people."It might only be one night… but I need to make the most of it," Dan added."Table seats 18… who's in?"The royal suite at the swanky hotel is believed to cost upwards of £500 a night and is often reserved for special guests.Four snaps were attached to the tweet, with one photo showing Dan's huge living space while a painting of Queen Elizabeth hung above the fireplace.The father-of-three also photographed his master bedroom, complete with a private seating area and a private double en-suite.The bathroom featured marble flooring and a glass chandelier hanging from the ceiling, along with double sinks and a chaise lounge.Fans didn't hesitate to react to Dan's hotel room upgrade in the comment section of his post, as one person joked that the suite was big enough for his very own Strictly dance floor."Remove the table and you have your very own Strictly Dance floor," @Katelamb12 quipped."Just missing the Glitterball."Another Twitter user @Sand26562 continued: "Why have a bed for two but a huge dining table, very odd."Bet there have been a few office parties in there!!!

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Dan Walker has revealed how he was upgraded to the royal suite of his London hotel - which features a dining table for 18. The BBC Breakfast presenter took to Instagram with a series of snaps of the impressive room at The St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

HE is one of the most famous faces on breakfast television - but can you guess who it is from their adorable childhood throwback pic? Appearing as a fresh-faced infant during the ‘80s, BBC viewers were teased with an image of a rather familiar face. During a segment on BBC Breakfast back in 2016, those on the show were put under the spotlight, with their younger days showcased to the nation.  Appearing alongside his co-host Louise Minchin, Dan Walker revealed: “This morning, we’ve been asking people to send in their photos of them from ‘80s.” Following the reveal, a youthful image of meteorologist Carol Kirkwood popped up on the screen - much to the amazement of both presenters.  Taken aback by the jaw-dropping throwback image, an open-mouthed Dan continued: “You look like a movie star, Carol.” “There’s a lot going on in those eyes there, Carol, I like that - a lot.”  Up next, though, was Dan - and it’s safe to say that he’s changed a fair bit since his primary years.  After the presenters finished gushing over Carol, Louise continued: “This is Dan actually, let’s have a look at Dan.” Sporting the once-omnipresent trend that was a bowl cut, Dan was seen grinning from ear to ear, with the presenter dubbing himself as a “ginger ninja”.

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood has been likened to a "movie star" in an unearthed throwback pic from four decades ago - and it's easy to see why. The blonde bombshell beauty first graced our screens as a weather presenter for the BBC back in 1998 - and she still looks just as youthful as ever.  But have you ever wondered what the popular meteorologist looked like during her younger years? After presenting the weather forecast back in 2016, presenter Dan Walker had a surprise in store for the stunning Scot.  He revealed: “This morning, we’ve been asking people to send in their photos of them from the ‘80s,” before a youthful image of Carol appeared on the screen.

A post shared by Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker)@PennyPillinger wrote: “We loved your lobster performance, we’ll never forget it. In a good way.”@SamanthaNeal14 wrote: “My third favourite dance to watch.”Yesterday, Dan spoke to his former Strictly partner Nadiya Bychkova on BBC Breakfast. Nadiya joined Gethin Jones and Kimberley Walsh in the Morning Live Studio, speaking to Dan and Nina Warhurst over the screen at the Breakfast studio. They didn’t just catch up, however, the two started dancing for the amusement of viewers. Nadiya went on Morning Live for the show’s “Strictly Fitness” section and said she was going to show off the “Running Man” and encouraged viewers to follow after her. “She’s getting us warmed up this Wednesday, Nadiya’s back for today’s Strictly Fitness.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has reacted after an eagle-eyed viewer spotted his on-air "struggle" this morning.The broadcaster, 44, was called out for "desperately trying to look alert and awake", before admitting that he'd only had four hours of sleep last night ahead of going to the BBC studios for work.In view of his 745,200 followers, the sports journalist jokingly reacted in mock outrage to the observation.Dan wrote: "How dare you... I had 4 hours last night," followed by a series of crazy face emojis.The BBC star was responding to a post from a social media user, who claimed that the newsreader was having a hard time staying awake following his early starts.Twitter user GarageFlower took to the micro-blogging platform to tell how Dan's presenting style had left them amused.They wrote: "@mrdanwalker on @BBCBreakfast doesn’t half make me laugh."You can always tell he’s so desperately trying to look alert and awake."Like me when I used to get up early for lectures, struggling to keep eyes open."You don’t fool me Dan.

“It was LOVELY.”The snap featured Dan making a scared-looking pose to the camera.This wasn't the only time Dan shared updates on Instagram today.  Another photo Dan posted on his story showed him sitting at the BBC Breakfast table, showing off his new brown boots.He said: “I’ve gone for a boot today.”He also shared a story posted by Strictly 2021 dance partner Nadiya Bychkova.It showed her having a coffee with breakfast as she watched her former Strictly partner presenting BBC Breakfast on Monday morning.The final story post was a photo of an earlier question posed by Dan, in which he asked fans, “What do you want to know?”One fan responded, saying: “Not a question but wanted you to know you’ve inspired me to start ballroom classes at City Limits.”Dan then responded, saying: “That’s great to hear… the guys at @City_Limits_dancentre are brilliant.”Another fan, @peake_of_the_week, said: “Just had my first ballroom and Latin class at @City_Limits_dancentre and it was fantastic.”Dan Walker also spoke out today after Michael Gove, who he was supposed to interview, got stuck in a BBC lift for 30 minutes this morning.The Cabinet Minister was supposed to appear on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme at 8.10 in the morning to talk about his plans to overcome the cladding crisis.The news was revealed by presenter Nick Robinson who said to listeners: “You might have been hoping to hear from Michael Gove at this time.  “He had very kindly come into the building so we didn’t have to deal with one of those awkward line failures.“Mr Gove is stuck in the Broadcasting House lift."I wish I could say this is a joke, it is not a joke, and it is not very funny for Mr Gove and the security man, who have been stuck there for some time.”

Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has spoken out about following in the footsteps of his former BBC Breakfast co-host, Louise Minchin.Taking to Instagram, the sports reporter, 44, launched a question and answer session with his 267,000 followers, during which he spoke about whether he would go on I'm A Celebrity...