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Dan Walker has asked parents for advice on how to explain Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine to children after news of the attack hits headlines nationwide. The BBC Breakfast star took to Twitter on Friday (25 February) to open the concerning debate online following the latest developments of the devastating attack online.As a concerned dad-of-three, the former Strictly star reached out to his 751,000 followers on the social media platform to see how other families are discussing the topic to the younger generations.One of his biggest concerns about explaining the terrifying news happening overseas was discussing the topic without “giving them nightmares”.The 44-year-old tweeted: “Dear parents / guardians, Interested to know what you are telling your young children about what is happening in Ukraine at the moment without giving them nightmares.”And users were quick to flood to the broadcaster’s comments section with their advice online with the post receiving more than 1,400 likes in a matter of hours.Fellow BBC broadcaster Victoria Fritz replied: “Hi Dan, I spoke to my 5 y o son about this yesterday.“I said mummy had been busy telling people that the people in charge of Russia had been trying to steal another country.

Dan Walker, 44, has appealed to parents to ask for advice on how to talk about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with children.The BBC Breakfast star logged onto Twitter earlier today to open the debate in view of his 751,000 followers.He wrote: “Dear parents / guardians,“Interested to know what you are telling your young children about what is happening in Ukraine at the moment without giving them nightmares.”Other Twitter users were quick to react, with the post receiving more than 1,400 likes in just a few hours.Fellow BBC broadcaster Victoria Fritz said: “Hi Dan, I spoke to my 5 y o son about this yesterday. (sic)“I said mummy had been busy telling people that the people in charge of Russia had been trying to steal another country.That the country was called Ukraine.“That the people of Ukraine didn’t want their country stolen.”She continued: “He said that wasn’t kind, didn’t sound fair and asked me if we knew anyone in Ukraine. I said we didn’t.“But they like macaroni cheese and apple crumble just like us.”MorishIdle typed: “I think it’s actually more stressful for young teenagers as they understand more.“There are 18 year old boys in Ukraine told they cannot leave the country and gave to take up arms.“As the mum of a teenage boy (not yet 18) that absolutely terrifies me.”Dorisandfred added: “So tough, our 10 year old was very anxious about it last night and couldn't fall asleep.“Husband reassured him about nato, and how far we are from the Ukraine. (sic)“It doesn't help that his school project is WW2 right now so it's all a bit too real.“I’m anxious too.

In her thoughts. Peta Murgatroyd asked fans to “please pray” for her husband, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, to return from his native Ukraine safely following the Russian invasion.

Rangers and Dortmund fans had to be split up by police at Ibrox as tensions grew before kick-off. And ill-timed chants from the home side about “German bombers” were sang when the game got underway, forcing a backlash from those listening on given European war developments on Thursday.

AnnaLynne McCord‘s heart was in the right place with the message she posted in the early hours of Thursday (Feb. 24), but the results were still very unusual. “Dead President Vladimir Putin. I’m so sorry I was not your mother,” AnnaLynne, 34, said to the 69-year-old Russian politician. “If I was your mother, you would have been so loved, held in the arms of joyous light.” From there, judging by the awkward punctuation and rhyme scheme, AnnaLynne reads off a poem for Putin. “If I was your mother, the world would have been warm. So much laughter and joy. Nothing would harm. I can’t imagine the stain. The soul-stealing pain. That the little boy, you must have seen. And believed. As the formulation of thought quickly thought…”

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker left fans swooning when he shared a hunky throwback snap taken early on in his BBC career.The handsome BBC presenter, 44, found the archive snap on his phone, and he decided to share it with his 271k followers on Instagram.Although Dan is mostly known for presenting BBC Breakfast alongside co-star Sally Nugent, it seems he has the looks for a career in modelling if he ever fancied opting for a career change.It wouldn't be the first time he took on a new challenge, either, because fans watched him learn to dance on Strictly Come Dancing last year - after being paired up with show pro Nadiya Bychkova.In the throwback snap, Dan can be seen sporting a smart white shirt with a buttoned collar.Shooting the camera a brooding sideways glance, Dan looked every bit the part of a model as he stood for the BBC press snap.Captioning the snap, he wrote: "This old BBC PR shot just popped up on my phone."No idea what I was thinking about at the time but it looks pretty serious", alongside a smiling-face to suggest he can see the funny side of the "serious" snap.Dan signed off by wishing his followers a decent Thursday, adding: "I hope you’re ok and are having a decent Thursday."Dan's adoring fans were rather impressed by the presenter's modelling moves, and they rushed to compliment him in the comments.One fan gushed: "Super handsome", attaching a string of fire-emojis.A second said: "I think you look serious and handsome here Dan."A third commented: "Very handsome".A fourth cheekily wrote: "Was having a mediocre Thursday, but this pic just made it a whole lot better!" with a winking emoji alongside it.A fifth added: "Gorgeous"A sixth laughed: "Looks like you’re trying not to laugh"Dan also sent a message

Dan Walker has been praised by BBC Breakfast viewers following an interview with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. The 44-year-old presenter quizzed her on an unexpected snap showing her Russian financial links with the Conservative government.During Wednesday's episode of the morning show, Dan and co-host Sally Nugent were joined my Truss to discuss the Tory Party's planned sanctions against Vladimir Putin.Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan didn't waste time in asking Ms Truss on questions as reports emerged Russian donors had given around £2million to the government.He asked: "How damaging is that for the government at the moment?"Ms Truss responded "Any donation to any political party has to be fully declared.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker was left in an excited mood when he discovered one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars was appearing as a guest on Morning Live.The 44-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Wednesday morning alongside co-host Sally Nugent.Toward the end of the show, they chatted to Morning Live hosts Gethin Jones and Kimberley Walsh to find out what viewers can expect from the latest programme.Host Dan said: "Morning Live follows us on BBC One this morning. They're on at 9.15."Gethin and Kimberley are in the chairs today."However, the father of three couldn't want to chat to their guest Graziano Di Prima, who is best known for appearing on Strictly.Dan joked: "I don't want to be rude, and I know you usually tell us whats going on, but can you just show us Graziano early on.

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent shared a 12 second phone call with co-host Dan Walker before accepting her new role on the show.The 50-year-old journalist began filling in as a temporary host on the iconic red sofa 10 years ago.However, she was made main presenter on the programme since October last year following the departure of Louise Minchin. She has opened up about how she accepted her role and the question she asked Dan before agreeing to the presenting job.Speaking to The Mirror, Sally said: "I did have a 12 second conversation with Dan before all of this started where I said, 'You are staying for a bit aren't you?' And he went, 'Yeah, I think so.'"So I was like right.

BBC Breakfast hot seat from Louise Minchin, she took some sound advice from another former presenter on the show. BBC Legend Bill Turnbull, offered up some advice on sleeping patterns to ensure the presenters can get through the day, but Dan Walker believed it's a "waste of time", and chooses his own methods.Sally recently opened up on her very early morning routine but after the show finishes, the rest of her day differs to Dans."Bill Turnbull had the best routine," she told The Mirror in a joint interview with her co-host."He said to have a morning sleep.So I always try."I go back to bed at around 11am, then set my alarm and get up by 12 and get out in the daylight, it’s important."Dan giggled while grinning: "She gets into her pyjamas!"Sleep is important obviously, but sleep in the day?"It's a complete waste of your time."But it works for the sports reporter, who told The Sunday Times of her mid-morning nap: "I then get up and start my day again."You have to be really careful on breakfast shows that you don't do the double breakfast."It's notorious."She also revealed she manages to leave the house every morning without waking her husband and 14-year-old son.Sally told the publication: "My alarm goes off at 3.45am.

Dan Walker, 44, penned earlier today a heartfelt tweet for his former BBC co-star Oti Mabuse, 31, following her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC Breakfast presenter labelled the South-African-born dancer a “legend” as it was announced she was set to leave the hit show.Dan retweeted BBC Strictly’s official Twitter account’s announcement in view of his 750,000 followers.The statement read: “Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.“Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.“She leaves a dazzling legacy behind her, as the only professional dancer to lift the Glitterball Trophy in two consecutive years.”The official statement continued: “We couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.“She will always be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future.”Dan added: “Absolutely lovely human and a Strictly legend.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker shared a heartfelt tribute to Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse after it was confirmed she will be leaving the show after a seven year run.Dan took part in last year’s series of Strictly and placed 10th with his partner Nadiya Bychkova.Oti Mabuse was partnered up with rugby player Ugo Monye and were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the dance competition.The official Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account tweeted a picture of Oti Mabuse holding up the Glitterball Trophy with her two partners.She won the competition two years in a row, in 2019 with Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and in 2020 with comedian Bill Bailey.“Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years. Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.”The post went on to say that she leaves a “dazzling legacy” as the “only professional dancer to win the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years”, before saying that the BBC “couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.”BBC signed off the message by saying that she “will always be at the very heart of the Strictly family” and that they wish her “every success in her already bright future.”The caption for the post read: “Sadly, the brilliant Oti Mabuse is leaving the show after seven incredible series.

Dan Walker has given fans a glimpse inside his recent family trip to Rome, having jetted off for a half-term holiday. BBC Breakfast star Dan, 44, headed off to the capital city alongside his wife Sarah, and their three children, Joe, Susanna, and Jessica. While the Strictly Come Dancing star usually keeps his family life away from the spotlight, he shared a collection of photos from the sunny getaway on Instagram, as he gushed over the "lovely" trip.

Everton fans have all made the same gag over the misfortune of Jean-Philippe Gbamin after he secured a loan move to CSKA Moscow for the rest of the current campaign.Gbamin has missed 86 fixtures through injury since signing for £25million back in 2019, and might now have moved into Russia as they teeter on the brink of war.Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine has 'no history of being a true nation' amid US President Joe Biden's fear of invasion, with Boris Johnson mentioning "very dark signs" in a speech on Monday (February 21).Everton fans have now offered a tongue-in-cheek response to Gbamin's transfer, suggesting that it would be just his luck to enter the country at the worst possible time.One fan wrote: "Gbamin moving to CSKA Moscow only for World War III to start would be a brilliant summary of his career really."With a second adding: "Gbamin getting into Russia on the last plane to Moscow just before the new Iron Curtain goes up is most certainly a very Gbamin turn of events."A third continued: "If Russia end up in a war and draft people, my money's on Gbamin being the first person at random selected."With a fourth concluding: "War will defo break out now with his luck"The 26-year-old has only been able to make eight appearances in all competitions across two-and-a-half seasons with the Toffees since his move from Mainz 05.He has missed a total of 619 days, which have included 86 fixtures.Everton wrote on their website: "Jean-Philippe Gbamin has joined CSKA Moscow on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 season."Gbamin, who joined the Blues from FSV Mainz in the summer of 2019, heads to the Russian Premier League outfit ahead of the second half of their campaign."While the English transfer

Dan Walker, 44, has recently come back from a city break with his wife and three children in Rome.The BBC Breakfast star logged onto his Twitter platform today to give fans an update on how he is returning to his usual home activities.He shared a picture of himself sweating following his workout in view of his 750,000 followers.The broadcaster captioned the snap: “Trying to smile after a sweaty little bike session.”Dan returned today to his presenting duties on BBC Breakfast following his half term getaway.During the instalment, Dan recounted how he was once cut off from the Queen after meeting her for the first time and trying to tell her a story.Dan and his colleague Sally Nugent had been discussing the news that the monarch had tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.The Queen highlighted in a statement she had mild and "cold" like symptoms and would be carrying out "light" duties.In light of the health update, Dan revisited his first time meeting the Queen as he confessed she cut him off mid-story.The presenters had been looking through the national headlines of newspapers, with many of the front pages covering the Queen’s news.The Sun's headline read "HRH to WFH", to which Sally noted: "Work from home, of course, the Queen is her majesty, isn't she?"Dan added: "Oh yeah, she's HM, isn't she?“When she came and opened up the new studios in Salford, I had to meet her and welcome her in."I was briefed for about 14 years beforehand about what to say and what not to say, and they were very clear on 'Her Majesty'."You never lift your hand until she raises hers to shake yours."Sally enquired: "Do you speak first?""No, you're not allowed to say anything," Dan quipped."No, but it was very nice, she turned up early, and you

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker admitted he 'wasn't listening' to his co-star after spotting something VERY distracting behind her. In the final segment of today's show, Dan and co-host Sally Nugent spoke to reporter Sarah Corker who was visiting a cafe in Castle Donington.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was clearly distracted on Monday morning after he confessed he didn't listen to a report from his colleague.Reporter Sarah Croker appeared via video link from Castle Donnington to discuss employees returning to work now that Covid restrictions have been lifted.But journalist Dan admitted that he didn't listen to the "last 20 seconds" of her coverage because he was focused on the food in the background and the fact that Sarah mentioned that it was free.As the cameras centred on Dan and his co-host Sally Nugent in the studio, Dan said: "I've got to confess, I didn't listen to the last 20 seconds of that.Giggling he said: "I got confused by the hash brown."Laughing at his comment, Sally agreed that she too wasn't paying much attention.She confessed: "Sarah thank you so much but we were just staring at the breakfast. Free breakfast let's get there now."Awkwardly, Sarah chimed: "I thought so, it does look very tasty."Dan replied: "Enjoy your free breakfast Sarah, thank you very much!"We'll be there in about five minutes," he joked.Dan and Sally returned to the famous red sofas after a week off due to the school half term.During the early hours of Monday morning, Dan took to his Twitter to share the news that he will be returning to the studio with his followers.He penned: "Right then… back on #BBCBreakfast in the morning."Alarm set for 3am," followed by a shocked and crying face emoji."Let’s do this!!!" He added.Rushing to the comment section, one fan said: "6 hours sleep...

Dan Walker's advice was ignored by Sally Nugent when she took over from Louise Minchin as one of the main presenters on BBC Breakfast at the end of last year. Writing for The Sunday Times, Sally gave fans a glimpse inside her day-to-day life, while revealing some advice that her co-host gave her – that she decided to ignore.In her piece for the publication she said that when she's presenting BBC Breakfast her alarm goes off at 3.45am.After her stint on the sofa, she then leaves the BBC studios at 10.30am.She wrote in her piece: “The show finishes at 9.13am.