Richard Frediani: Last News

He's fresh out of his role having said his on-air farewell on Tuesday but Dan Walker's job on BBC Breakfast is already up for grabs. Things got emotional as the presenter hosted for the final time on the famous red sofa, live from MediaCity.

Dan Walker, 45, has been a staple on BBC Breakfast since he joined the morning show in 2016.The presenter has taken to Twitter to announce his departure from the show, along with his move to Channel 5, leaving many loyal visitors devastated.In view of his 752,900 Twitter followers, Dan re-posted the Channel 5 announcement video about his huge news.He captioned the post: "Hello lovely people... some news."Many social media users took to the post's comments to share their heartbreak that Dan will be leaving the BBC.JWalm61 said: "Congratulations but really sorry to see you leave BBC Breakfast."Dan replied: "I’m sad too Jane but also excited about a new challenge."Former colleague Jane Dougall also penned: "Wow! What a shock! The few times we've shared the sofa on @BBCBreakfast have been a joy."Watching the master at work! You'll be a huge loss to the BBC, but wishing you the best in your new role."BBC Sports journalist Georgie Heath said: "This feels like a break-up."@Mrdanwalker has been a constant and a sense of normality on my screen through a lot of ups, downs and everything in between.

Dan Walker, 45, announced yesterday he was set to leave BBC Breakfast to join the network’s rival, Channel 5 News. He is set to become a lead anchor on the channel's recently relaunched, hour-long 5pm bulletin.But as Dan is set for a new professional venture, his BBC Breakfast co-stars have lamented his departure.BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood reacted to the news yesterday in a tweet shared with her 222,000 Twitter followers.She retweeted the announcement posted by Dan, adding: “Daaaaannnn….“Congratulations! Wishing you every success… but we will miss you.”Dan has now emotionally responded to Carol’s tweet, admitting he was “not ready” to be without greeting her in the morning as usual.He wrote: “I’m not ready to not say ‘Good Morning Carol’.“I might have to ring you on a Monday at 5am.”But Carol wasn’t the only BBC star to break her silence following the news of Dan’s move away from the red sofa.His co-presenter, Sally Nugent, also took to the social media platform to send Dan a heartfelt message.In view of her 143,500 followers, she said: "We’re not just colleagues but we’re friends too.

Louise Minchin, 53, has posted an update from home since being voted off I'm a Celebrity...

Louise Minchin has hinted she’s up for taking her BBC Breakfast job back after being axed from ITV reality series I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!It comes as a job post has opened up on the show, posted by programme editor Richard Frediani on Twitter.He wrote: "Join the No. 1 morning show in the UK - #BBCBreakfast is looking for a talented journalist to join its award winning team.

Louise Minchin has taken to Twitter to respond to her colleague Richard Frediani, after he branded the upcoming week “an end of an era” ahead of her exit from the programme on Wednesday.

BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani tweeted that the show had a “huge audience interest” during Wednesday’s episode with a 50 per cent share at 7am.

Piers Morgan has hit out at a rival breakfast host Dan Walker in an entertaining social media spat on Thursday.

PIERS Morgan hit out at "liar" Dan Walker in a ratings row as he insisted Good Morning Britain's audience is rocketing. The ITV presenter has a rivalry with journalist and host of BBC Breakfast Dan.

Piers Morgan, 55, has questioned BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani after the show’s editor praised the team for “dominating morning TV”.The Good Morning Britain presenter called out Richard for his post about the programme’s ratings, as he only joined the show “a year ago”.Piers sarcastically asked the BBC boss to reveal “the comparative year-on-year numbers” for both BBC Breakfast and GMB “so everyone can see” his impact on ratings.He went on to brand Richard’s post “awkward”, as he is only a recent addition to BBC Breakfast.The journalist got onto the subject after Richard tweeted: Another day of @BBCBreakfast dominating morning TV.“More viewers throughout the key 8am hour. “A peak audience at 44.4% and 2.13 million - nearly a million

Piers Morgan has added to his feud with Dan Walker as he gushed about Good Morning Britain 's recent ratings.

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan, 55, couldn’t resist taking a swipe at his rival morning show after BBC editor Richard Frediani shared its viewing figures.The latter shared a tweet, telling fans the show has had its highest television audience in 10 years.view of his 12,000 followers, he wrote: “Wake up with @BBCBreakfast where since the start of 2020 the TV audience share is the HIGHEST for TEN YEARS at 41 [per cent].“More than 11-million viewers watching every week making #BBCBreakfast the No.1 show.”Richard included a picture of regular presenters Dan Walker, Louise Minchin, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt.Piers took a swipe at the show’s latest figures in view of his 7.5 million followers.Rachel Riley shares adorable baby Maven