Dan Walker to mark first day in new job with appearance on old rival Good Morning Britain

BBC have reportedly been left feeling uneasy as the search continues for Dan Walker's successor. The former BBC Breakfast star's replacement has reportedly already been chosen, according to reports.

BBC Breakfast, as staff are said to be "uneasy" that Dan Walker's replacement has already been chosen - despite applications being ongoing.Dan Walker left the programme after more than a decade last month to make a move to rival network Channel 5 News.And since then, bosses have been battling to find an adequate replacement for the star, with external applications invited on the BBC website.Though the deadline for applications closed on May 24, interviews are said to still be ongoing for the role, and no official replacement has yet been announced.However, a BBC source has now confirmed exclusively to Daily Star that staff have been left feeling "awkward" behind-the-scenes, as bosses seem to have rushed into the "hasty" decision to make Jon Kay Dan's replacement.They confirmed: "Much as everyone thinks Jon Kay is the heir apparent for Dan's job, there has been some uneasiness that the 'header' picture for the official BBC Breakfast Twitter account has been changed in the last few days (while the process is still ongoing) to include Jon as one of the four main stars."It's perhaps fair enough as he has been part of the 'family' for months, but some of those within the BBC are still vying for the job and feel it's now already been decided."They added: "Some of those candidates also wonder if the show bosses could have waited a few more weeks before doing it."Despite Jon being "well liked" in the studio, it has made certain people feel "uneasy".Our insider said: "There is a bit of awkwardness that the bosses have put Jon in this situation.

Dan Walker has taken to Twitter to share his thoughts over the latest series of hit Netflix series, Stranger Things.The Channel 5 News presenter, 45, queried why the programme was "turning into a horror show", which led to fans of the series quickly weighing in on the debate in the comments.In view of his 762,100 followers, the former BBC Breakfast presenter put a question about the series to his fans.Dan wrote: "Anyone know why they’ve turned #StrangerThings into a horror show?"It’s gone full evil dead."The newsreader's followers were quick to weigh in on the debate.Twitter user @sam_manton responded to the Channel 5 News host, explaining the show's progression.They commented: "Development of the characters and story."It was always a little creepy and it's got scarier as the seasons have gone on and as the characters have got older."@Natedog0101 admitted: "A bit of a nightmare on Elm street feel about it for me at moment.

Manchester City may have just landed Erling Haaland in one of the most high-profile transfers in football history, but there are plenty of deals which have seemingly been erased from all living memory.Needless to say, every transfer is completed with the intention of inspiring success and improving a team, but the reality is often very different. Every once in a while, a club signs a star name only to see the move sensationally backfire.Sometimes a player's spell is so underwhelming that all evidence that it ever occurred appears to have been wiped out without a trace.

Dan Walker has given a health update on his daughter after she visited hospital with what was thought to be a broken finger over the weekend.The 45 year old presenter had previously revealed that one of his two daughters shared with wife of 20 years Sarah, had suffered a nasty injury which left her finger battered and bruised. Dan told followers about his daughter’s progress following her hospital trip on Sunday evening, as he posted a photo of her fingers bound together with dressing on his social media pages. “She has a little buckle fracture but all is ok,” Dan wrote on Twitter and Instagram Stories.

Piers Morgan, 57, reigned his feud with fellow broadcaster Dan Walker, 45, in a scathing social media rant over the weekend.The TalkTV star had recently hit back at Dan after he mimicked his infamous walk off set on Good Morning Britain.In a new attack, Piers blasted Dan for speaking about himself in the third person in a recent interview.In view of his 7.9 million followers, the former Good Morning Britain host ironically referred to the newsreader as “Mr Modesty”.Piers shared a screenshot showing the excerpt of the interview where Dan explained his signature style when delivering the news.He then added: “Nothing better emphasises this humble claim by Mr Modesty ⁦@mrdanwalker⁩ than talking about himself in the third person, in his 876th recent interview about himself….”Other social media users replied to Piers’ tweet as they took a stance on the public feud between the broadcasters.Pfenech1 said: “Have to say Walker is my least favourite person on the telly…in fact, he’s below that list…” (sic)Craiglatcham argued: “He’s left BBC for C5 - you left ITV for………….whatever it’s called?“Looks like your careers are both on a bit of a downer?”GlynMorgan1 tweeted: “Heaven forbid, a TV personality talking about themselves!“Lucky for you @piersmorgan that you've never been known 2 do such a thing.“Never caught you talking about yourself, promoting yourself, bigging yourself up after all, what would people think if u did something like that?” (sic)Last week, Piers fired back at Dan after he tried to jokingly mock him, as he pretended to storm off the Good Morning Britain set after a heated on-air argument.Piers took to Twitter to react to an article that read: "Dan Walker poked fun at his rival Piers Morgan by jokingly storming out

Dan Walker has announced some "big news" following his move to Channel 5.It comes just one week after the ex-BBC Breakfast star began hosting Channel 5's evening news show, 5 News.Dan, 45, took to Instagram on Sunday (June 12) to reveal he had just finished writing his new book, which is titled Standing on the Shoulders.The broadcaster told fans his final chapter is all about forgiveness - and even confirmed when fans would be able pick up their copy of his book.He wrote: "Big news! I have just finished writing my book 'Standing on the Shoulders'. "The last chapter is called 'The Truth About Monsters' and is all about forgiveness.It's out in October! I can't wait for you to read it."Walker published his first book, Remarkable People: Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives, back in 2020.

Channel 5 news presenter Dan Walker sparked concern yesterday after he told fans he and his daughter were waiting for four hours in A&E.The former BBC Breakfast star has since given an update on his daughter’s painful injury, but complained that his comments about the NHS had made some of his followers “angry”.  Dan, 45, took to Twitter yesterday to reassure his 762,000 followers that his daughter’s injury had been taken care of.He sparked concern earlier that day when he shared a picture of her hand, where one finger was covered in nasty bruises. “Currently in A & E with our daughter who has a suspected broken finger,” he wrote at the time. “Four hour wait has begun,” he added.  A few hours later, Dan updated his fans on the situation, explaining that his daughter's prognosis was better than he first suspected. Showing another picture of his daughter’s hand with a plaster wrapped around two fingers, he wrote: “She has a little buckle fracture but all is ok.“Thanks to the lovely staff at @SheffChildrens who are doing a brilliant job with staff shortages at the moment.“The nurse who dressed it was 90 mins into a 13 hour shift!“Love the NHS,” Dan added gratefully with a heart eyes emoji. However, the presenter was forced to address some “angry” comments from Twitter users just a few hours later, after some people criticised the tweet. “Twitter is odd sometimes,” he penned.“Some people are angry about the mention of shift length. “I’m not ‘amazed’ she’s doing 13 hours - my sister is a nurse and does it all the time. “I used to do whooping great shifts 6 days a week,” he added with blushing and laughing emojis.“Nothing wrong with working hard.“Have a lovely day,” he signed off defiantly. Some people still weren’t satisfied

Dan Walker ended up in A&E with his daughter after she suffered an injury to her finger. The Channel 5 star, 45, shared the news to his Twitter account on Sunday morning (June 12) alongside a picture of his daughter's hand which featured a badly bruised finger.

Dan Walker has revealed his daughter has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken finger. The presenter, 45, who recently quit BBC Breakfast to join Channel 5 news, shared the news on social media on Sunday morning. Sharing a picture of his daughter’s hand on Twitter, with one of her fingers looking incredibly sore and blue, he wrote: “Currently in A & E with our daughter who has a suspected broken finger, 4 hour wait has begun.” Dan shares two daughters, Jessica and Susanna, with wife of 20 years Sarah.They also have a son, Joe, and live in Sheffield with their dog, Winnie.

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.

#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.

 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.