Louise Minchin choked up as she announces she's quit BBC Breakfast after nearly 20 years

BBC Breakfast star Mike Bushell, 55, issued an apology to Adam Wild after he was unable to appear on the programme.The former Strictly Come Dancing star praised his replacement on Twitter and thanked him for standing in at the last minute and saving the day.Sharing a picture of himself on the programme on social media, Adam told his 1,369 followers that his morning had been unexpected.He thanked the show's hosts Dan Walker and Louise Minchin for showing him the ropes."I’ll be honest, not quite the morning I was expecting."Great to make (big) surprise appearance on @BBCBreakfast," he wrote online before thanking his co-stars."Thanks @mrdanwalker & @louiseminchin for guiding me through," Adam continued.Dan, who presented sports show Football

BBC Breakfast co-star Nina Warhurst who struggled to herd sheep during a live segment on the show.The 44-year-old was full of witty remarks as he watched Nina's attempt to command a sheep dog to structure the woolly flock.

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Strictly Come Dancing contestants HRVY, 22, and Maisie Smith, 19, were at the centre of romance speculation after growing close on the show during the 2020 series.

BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin, 52, fronted the show with John Kay, 51, instead of her usual co-host Dan Walker, 44, yesterday.The pair didn’t address the latter's absence on the show, but he has taken to Twitter to reveal why he was away.In view of his 713,000 followers today, he shared Louise’s picture of the pair reunited in the studio.He captioned the post: “Nice to be back.“I was working yesterday… just doing some filming for a programme next week.”Fans flocked to his co-star’s post to comment.Louise Minchin joins GMB host in show debut after exit announcementOne Twitter user wrote: “Going to miss these fun selfies, when you depart later this year.”“Cheeky Monday off for Dan x good morning both x,” a second commented.A third

BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin was forced to step in during Tuesday's programme, as her co-host Dan Walker made an awkward political blunder.During a segment with the show's Chief Political Correspondent, Adam Fleming, a picture of Boris Johnson bumping elbows with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was shown on-screen.And after Adam had finished talking, Dan jumped in to say: "And while you were talking, we were seeing some pictures of Boris Johnson and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison elbowing each other."Dan was quick to correct himself for potentially implying the Prime Minister was getting aggressive, rushing to put in: "In a sort of, you know, greety way, outside the doors of Number 10.

Piers Morgan, 56, posted a selfie playing golf with BBC breakfast presenter Dan Walker despite years of opposition, leaving fans very confused.The former Good Morning Britain presenter posted the picture on social media with the caption: "Planning our new show... ‘Good Morning BBC Breakfast Britain’,” adding the hashtag "Dream Team".Dan replied to Piers's tweet writing, "If you pass your medical it could happen."Although smiling and joking, the pair have butted heads for years.

Piers Morgan has posed for a picture with his BBC rival Dan Walker while the two were out playing golf on the same course.

Piers Morgan and Dan Walker have proved there is no bad blood between the pair by posing together for an unexpected picture during a round of golf at Wentworth Club.Taking to his Instagram page on Friday, BBC Breakfast host Dan shared a series of posts of their surprise encounter on his day off - much to the amusement of his followers.MORE: Piers Morgan's dig towards 'rival' Dan Walker after Louise Minchin quits BBC Breakfast revealedWATCH: Dan Walker and Piers Morgan unite over a round of golf"Can't believe it... turn up at Wentworth and guess who is in the group in front???? Yep...

PIERS Morgan has teased that he would only join BBC Breakfast if he was paid a lot of money and Dan Walker made his tea. The 56-year-old is currently off screen after quitting Good Morning Britain -and Louise Minchin’s shoes will soon need to be filled on the rival breakfast show.

Louise Minchin will be able to make the most of her morning lie ins in her stunning Chester-based home after she announced she has decided to step away from BBC Breakfast this year.The TV presenter, 52, is set to delete her early morning alarm after more than 20 years on the BBC Breakfast sofa and settle down in the heart of the British countryside with her furry friends and family.The journalist made the move from London to live with her husband David and her two daughters Mia and Scarlett in Cheshire when the BBC Breakfast team made the journey up north to a studio in Salford in 2012. Speaking of her move to Cheshire Live, Louise said: “Cheshire could not be more different for us.

Dan Walker, 44, responded to Piers Morgan’s tweet about being his potential new co-star after Louise Minchin, 52, announced her departure from the show.The former Good Morning Britain star said he’d be up for the new job, on two conditions.Piers, 56, responded to an article headline which read: “Could @piersmorgan be among those to replace Louise Minchin on BBC Breakfast?"In view of his 7.9 million followers, he wrote: “Definitely, if the BBC doesn’t mind smashing its pay structure & @mrdanwalker is ordered to make my tea.”In response to his tweet, Dan wrote: “There is more chance of Prince Harry getting the gig.“And you’d be making the brews #MilkNoSugarPlease.”Piers Morgan is done with breakfast TV, Andrew Neil claimsMany Twitter users

Louise Minchin has invited fans to have a look inside her gorgeous home in Chester.

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Dan Walker has rejected Piers Morgan's offer to join him on the BBC Breakfast sofa.The 44-year-old presenter savagely shut down Piers' playful proposition following the announcement that Louise Minchin is leaving BBC Breakfast after 20 years as host.Taking to Twitter following the news that was shared live on-air during Tuesday's show, Dan paid tribute to his long-standing colleague and shared a selection of pictures of the pair at work.It wasn't long before Piers, 56, butted in and told his rival Dan to "stop blubbing" over the news that Louise has quit the programme.The former newspaper editor went on to suggest he would be replacing her, something Dan was clearly not happy about.He penned: "Stop blubbing Dan - I start Monday."BBC wanted

BBC Breakfast's weatherwoman Carol Kirkwood was less than impressed at Dan Walker's "large slice" comment on today's show (June 9).The host made a quip on Wednesday's programme when he and colleague Louise Minchin introduced the weather forecast segment.He said: "I promise you we would have a 'large slice of Carol' looking ahead for the next few days to the weather, and we can do that now. Good morning Carol!"Carol, feeling taken aback, replied: "Good morning both of you, I'm not sure about 'large slice'.

BBC Breakfast Louise Minchin has addressed the rumours that she's set to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing.The 52-year-old journalist was back on presenting duty on Wednesday morning alongside co-star Dan Walker.She wanted to thank viewers for their support after she announced on Tuesday that she's leaving BBC Breakfast after 20 years as host.Louise said that she's been "inundated" with lovely messages and wanted to take the opportunity to share her gratitude.However, conversation quickly turned to what Louise could go on to do with her spare time.Rummaging through newspapers, Dan, 44, said: "Can I just check something with you?"He added: "You're all over the papers today Louise and I'd like to hear this direct from the horses

Carol Vorderman, 60, has taken to Twitter to congratulate Louise Minchin, 52, on her "marvellous" 20-year-stint fronting BBC Breakfast.

Louise Minchin announced it was time to leave BBC Breakfast after 20 years as the broadcaster shared the news on the programme.

BBC Breakfast this morning, people have picked up on a hint that Louise Minchin may be heading for strictly come dancing in the future.Having been a part of BBC Breakfast for 20 years, Louise decided it was time to open herself up to new projects and walk away from her position.While speaking to co-host Jon Kay in August, Louise dropped a hint that is making fans believe dancing could be on the horizon for her in her new life beyond breakfast television.Discussing the BBC’s ability to host a covid safe version of Strictly, Louise and Jon tried to understand how it would be possible.She said: “They are saying, of course, Strictly is the juggernaut, the jewel in the BBC’s crown, but how is it going to cope?“Bosses are talking about perhaps no

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has trolled Dan Walker online to tell him he's taking Louise Minchin's place on BBC Breakfast. Louise shocked viewers of the morning show by telling them she was leaving saying: "I have decided it is time I stopped setting my alarm for 3.40 in the morning." She added: "This year, it will be 20 years since I first presented this programme."Since then I felt part of a huge BBC Breakfast family which includes everyone who works here, everyone on the team and every one of you who watches the programme.