Strictly's Dan Walker to have first dance with wife - 25 years after wedding

But the TV host also expressed some worry about returning to do any physical activity after the intensity of Strictly training.He said: “Strictly has been truly amazing… but I have so missed these little fellas,” sharing a photo of his clubs.The BBC Breakfast host added: “I picked them up today from a pal who has been looking after them since September!“3 months ago I was a scratch golfer… just how bad will it be?”He then concluded by expressing his concerns about injury.Dan said: “This could be horrendous,” with a laughing and shocked emoji.He shared the post with his 740,300 followers.Some of them were keen to comment on the TV favourite’s update.@Andrew_winslet said, playfully: “Oh dear.

Dan Walker and AJ Odudu have revealed their sweet pre-show ritual when they shared on Strictly Come Dancing this year.BBC Breakfast anchor Dan was delighted to welcome his former Strictly co-star AJ Odudu on Monday's show (December 13) - who appeared alongside her dance partner Kai Widdrington via video call.Dan was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the competition with his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova.However, AJ and Kai are still in the competition and they made it to the grand final on Sunday - bagging a perfect score of 40 points from the judges with their Quickstep during the live show on Saturday.Speaking to AJ and Kai from the red sofa, Dan told viewers that he and AJ used to enjoy sitting down to dinner together on

Dan Walker's home during the festive period. The Strictly Come Dancing star has opened up about how he typically spends Christmas Day, as part of our Christmas Digital Issue guest-edited by Martine McCutcheon.READ: Martine McCutcheon reveals the other Christmas film she was almost cast inDan, along with his wife Sarah and their three children, are up at around 5am, open their presents at "ridiculous o'clock", and all take part in a weird but wonderful Christmas tradition.

STRICTLY pro Nadiya Bychkova last night broke her silence over the Dan Walker hug and said: “I was glad I was there for him.” The pair had been dogged by false rumours ever since she was seen comforting the married BBC Breakfast star backstage. Last night this year’s finalists were confirmed after Rhys ­Stephenson was voted off at the final hurdle.

Dan Walker, 44, has voiced his opinion on Max Verstappen's, 24, controversial win in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix against Lewis Hamilton, 36. Max managed to pass his Mercedes rival on the final lap after a last-gasp safety car period, in what is likely to be remembered as the most controversial finish to any Formula One race in history.Dan took to Twitter to express his opinion on the controversial race which saw Mercedes lodge two protests this evening.The BBC Breakfast presenter penned in view of his 739,700 followers: "Sport is naturally entertaining and if you start fiddling and to try to create 'entertainment'...

Dan Walker has spoken out about his long-running feud with Piers Morgan, while dubbing him a "brilliant broadcaster," - and confessed that he misses their verbal jousting since Piers took a hiatus from the limelight.The Sun reported that the BBC Breakfast favourite said: "Piers is a brilliant broadcaster.

Dan Walker has confirmed he won’t be watching the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing after being axed from the show last week.BBC Breakfast presenter Dan and his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova made it through to the quarter-finals but failed to make enough of an impression on the judges to save them in a dance-off against AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington.But Dan still turned up on social media to wish his former Strictly co-stars the best of luck, as he uploaded a clip of his favourite moments of the series with Nadiya.In his emotional message, Dan penned: "All the best to the Rose & Gio, John & Johannes, Rhys & Nancy and AJ & Kai in the #Strictly semis tonight - they’ll all be brilliant."For me, it’s a Saturday with no dancing

STRICTLY's AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington have hit back at claims they cheated in last weekend's dance off - and sent Dan Walker dancing home. Viewers have questioned if AJ and Kai changed up their routine for their second performance which aired in the results show on Sunday.

Dan Walker addressed rumours of the infamous Strictly Come Dancing curse, after he was reportedly spotted embracing his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova ahead of the show last week.The newsreader, 44, explained in a new interview how he was only "allowed to touch one person" in the Strictly cast due to coronavirus rules.Dan candidly admitted he needed a hug from someone and Nadiya was the only person he was "allowed" to touch due to Covid restrictions.Ahead of his performance in the quarter-finals, Dan explained how he had become emotional after remembering his friend, the late Gary Speed on the 10th anniversary of his death.Addressing the embrace, Dan said: "I just needed to give somebody a hug."I needed to release emotionally

STRICTLY Come Dancing's start time has been shunted back 25 minutes tonight. The semi-finals, which will see two dances from each of the remaining couples, will also run longer than last week's show.

STRICTLY’S Dan Walker has lifted the lid on the turmoil that led to his cuddle with dance partner Nadiya Bychkova — and said: “I felt a lot better afterwards.” The pair shared a comforting moment backstage, with Dan admitting: “I just needed to give somebody a hug. “I needed to release emotionally from everything I’d been bottling up in the week.” Married Dan, 44, had been cut up by a pal’s death and sought solace with beauty Nadiya, 32, because Covid rules prevented them going near others.

Dan Walker, 44, took to Instagram yesterday evening to detail his “strange week” away from dancing. While the BBC Breakfast host admitted he’s “missing” the show, he was also heartened by an outpouring of messages from inspired Strictly fans, some of which he shared on his Instagram. Detailing his mixed emotions following a happy return to his wife, Sarah Walker, and children, daughters Susanna and Jessica, and son Joe, without Strictly training keeping him busy, Dan admitted he also felt a yearning to continue learning routines.Dan posted a number of messages from fans to his social media, sharing his best DMs with his 259,000 followers. Next to the post, he wrote: “This week has been a strange one.

Dan Walker, 44, was quick to share his thoughts after Ant and Dec announced she was the latest celebrity to leave the camp this evening.Taking to Twitter, he called for the 53-year-old I'm A Celebrity...

AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington's salsa didn't quite go to plan last weekend, with the pair making a mistake towards the end of the routine.The couple were given their lowest score yet at just 30 by the judges and ended up in the dance off against Dan Walker and his partner Nadiya.The pair managed to keep their spot on the show after they were saved by judges, but according to OK!'s source, the scrape with the bottom two "knocked" AJ and Kai's confidence and caused a few tears. OK!'s source explained: "Their confidence has been knocked.

AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington have spoken out about the change to their dance off on Strictly Come Dancing that led some fans to accuse them of cheating. The couple appeared on Strictly’s sister show, It Takes Two, on Tuesday after finding themselves in the dance off on Sunday against Dan Walker and Nadia Bychkova who were the tenth couple to leave the show.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton, 39, has attempted to clear up speculation surrounding AJ Odudu, 33, and Kai Widdrington’s dance-off against Dan Walker, 44, and Nadiya Bychkova, 32.

Dan Walker has opened up about the reasons behind declining a place on the Strictly Come Dancing tour 2022.The presenter has instead been replaced by 2020 contestant Max George of The Wanted fame, along with the other most successful pairings from the 2021 show.Rose Ayling-Ellis, AJ Odudu, Rhys Stephenson, John Whaite, Sara Davies, Tilly Ramsay and Max George complete the line-up alongside their professional partners.However, it looks like Dan and his pro partner Nadiya Bychkova won’t be taking to the dance floor again, as Dan explained he "wants to be at home".Taking to Instagram, Dan posted a picture of a newspaper article to clarify that it isn’t the "intense backlash" he’s received from being on the show that put him off.And, seeking to

Dan Walker made the decision not to be a part of the nationwide Strictly Come Dancing due to backlash he received on the show.

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood squealed ‘let’s pretend that didn’t happen!’ after an embarrassing live blunder. On today's programme, Carol joined presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent for her weather reports.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have claimed Dan Walker 'knew' he was going to be voted off the show after they spotted a 'clue' during the dance off. The BBC Breakfast presenter, 44, found himself in the bottom two alongside AJ Odudu, 33, and had to dance one more time in a bid to stay in the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been reacting as the dances and songs for this weekend are revealed.