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BBC Breakfast viewers spotted one of the show’s presenters break royal protocol on Wednesday as they decided not to wear a black suit and tie. Black uniform has been required as the outfit among TV hosts across the UK following the Queen’s death, as the country has entered a national period of mourning for 10 days. Correspondent Tim Muffett opted out of that rule as he appeared wearing a grey blazer and blue tie, while interviewing mourning fans of the Queen on BBC Breakfast.

Dan Walker, 45, left BBC Breakfast today after joining in 2016 to begin a new venture at Channel 5 News.The presenter took to Twitter to make one last jibe at BBC Breakfast as they searched for his replacement on the award-winning breakfast show.Dan stunned BBC Breakfast's viewers when he announced last month that he would be leaving the flagship news programme and moving to Channel 5.BBC Breakfast's editor took to Twitter to share his appeal as they still search for Dan's replacement, despite his last show today.Richard Frediani penned: "We’ve said goodbye to @mrdanwalker and now we are looking for an outstanding Presenter to join the team at @BBCBreakfast - the UK’s #No1 rated morning show."More details and how to apply for the role of Chief Presenter."Dan replied to the message with a jibe in view of his 758,600 followers.He joked: "Out with the old…"Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their last farewells with the presenter as he left the show.PAN1F said: "I’m sure there’s a joke in there somewhere about enormous shoes to fill.."SusanGlen2 added: "Good luck with your future career Dan, my family and I love you!"I thought I read somewhere that John Kay was taking over? X."This comes as there has been a lot of speculation of his co-star Jon coming in to step up to the plate.Jon, 52, regularly stands in for Dan, as well as Charlie Stayt, when they are on holiday.He has been part of the BBC Breakfast team for more than a decade and is said to have "great on-screen chemistry" with hosts Naga Munchetty and Sally Nugent.Jon, who also has three children, is the frontrunner to replace Dan when he hosts his final instalment of BBC Breakfast on Tuesday.However, a spokesperson from the BBC told Express.co.uk

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Strictly Come Dancing line-up, BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker is making the most of precious family time by enjoying a mini staycation in York.Sharing two pictures from their summer holiday, including an image of York Minster, the 44-year-old wrote: "Cracking day out with the family this week."MORE: BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker makes intimate quip about wife SarahWATCH: Louise Minchin reveals shock as Dan Walker takes on StrictlyThe outing is no doubt a welcome treat for Dan, who recently completed his coverage of the Olympics alongside Sam Quek.

EastEnders star Sid Owen made an appearance on BBC Breakfast on Monday morning and told presenters Louise Minchin and John Kay that he would "love" to return to the soap.The actor who is best known to fans for playing the role of Ricky Butcher in Walford confessed that he wouldn't mind making a return.When asked by Louise if he had conversations with EastEnders execs, Sid, 49, admitted that he had spoken to them "on and off" and says he still has fond memories of appearing on the show.Trying to find out more information on a return, John asked the actor: "Would you ever go back to it?""Always!" Sid replied."It's one of the show that's iconic, so if they ever ask, then of course yeah.Louise asked: "Do you have conversations with them?"The

BBC Breakfast on Monday morning's programme after presenting the Tokyo 2021 Olympics for two weeks.The BBC morning show returned to it's usual slot this week after it came off air for the Olympics coverage.Former sports presenter Dan was also on hand in Tokyo to provide the sporting headlines alongside Sam Quek, but due to his latest gig, Dan was missing from his usual news slot.As a result some BBC Breakfast viewers were left rather disheartened to see presenter Louise Minchin and John Kay on the red sofa instead of Dan.With this being the case, some viewers aired their disappointment on Twitter.One fan chimed: "Woke up this morning tired and bleary-eyed and couldn't wait to see @mrdanwalker and @SamanthaQuek on Olympic

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 sports reporter Mike Bushell was forced to run out of the studio on today’s show (May 7) – leaving Naga Munchetty in hysterics.Naga was joined by John Kay on the sofa this morning and were joined by Mike during the show to speak about last night’s Europa League results and the news that Ed Sheeran has become a sponsor of childhood club Ipswich Town.But it appeared he was in a bit of a rush to get out of the studio when his report came to an end.Speaking on Arsenal’s exit, Mike joked: “What Arsenal need now is a poster to give them an afterglow and make them happier.”“I don’t even think that would help now…” Naga replied.Before she could finish, Mike interrupted with: “I love this next item.