John Kay: Last News

BBC Breakfast will not be broadcast on Friday 5 July in a rare schedule shake up.The morning chat and news show, hosted by Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty, is being taken off the air to make way for the BBC’s extended election coverage, following the general election the day before. BBC One is broadcasting eighteen continuous hours of election coverage, beginning on Election Day, Thursday 4 July, and running through the night as votes are counted. Coverage begins on BBC One at 9.55pm on Thursday, and continues until 3.45pm on Friday when the channel returns to broadcasting from the tennis championships at Wimbledon.

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

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