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Dan Walker has revealed he is struggling to get back to a "normal" routine following six years of early starts at BBC Breakfast.MORE: Piers Morgan reacts to Dan Walker's final BBC Breakfast show with thinly-veiled digThe dad-of-three, who recently left the corporation to join 5 News as the new host, confessed he has been "annoying" his wife Sarah and their children by working around the house before 6am.WATCH: Dan Walker bids heartfelt goodbye to BBC Breakfast"I'm still waking up and getting up quite early but my old life used to be 3 o'clock alarm call, so I'm still getting up at 5 o'clock in the morning," he said on Loose Women.MORE: Carol Kirkwood makes emotional request as Dan Walker holds back his tears on last dayMORE: Dan Walker makes comment on 'awful' downside of job ahead of first day at Channel 5"I think I'm annoying my wife and family at the minute because I find I've got so much more energy. I was cleaning the garage out at 6 o'clock in the morning."He added: "I never minded getting up at three because I felt I was getting a head start on everybody else, so I've always got up early, I've never really slept that much.

Channel 5 News reporter Dan Walker dodged a question about his salary in a new interview.The former BBC Breakfast star suggested that speculation he was receiving £1.5million for his news role was “so wrong”.Dan, 45, was asked what “first attracted him to the £1.5 million a year news reading gig at Channel 5?”At this, the presenter laughed and insisted: “I’ll answer anything, except about money. “It really makes me laugh how you guys love to speculate and you always get it so wrong.”Asked if he was earning even more, he replied: “Nooo! Ha ha ha! No!”READ MORE: Elton John ‘booed by crowd’ at farewell tour after Newcastle quipDan went on to explain: “This should never be about money. Especially when people are struggling.

Naga Munchetty, 47, confessed that she is “trying to control” her temper after she lost her cool during a game of golf on Sunday.She made the admission while chatting to golfers, Martine and Heather Gilks, on her Radio 5 Live show.Discussing their shared love for the sport and the atmosphere on the course, Naga admitted: “I am trying to control my temper.“I had a very bad temper tantrum yesterday.”Later in the conversation, the BBC Breakfast presenter explained what had caused her to become so angry.She said: “I’ll tell you about this game I played yesterday, I played terribly.“I had a horrendous temper tantrum, twice.“But the company was so good... me and my partner have lost against these other two three times on the trot.” However, in a twist of fate, Naga’s mood changed and she ended up scoring a birdie.She went on: “We were one down going up on the 18th and I chipped in for birdie.“Can you imagine the joy?“I had played terribly but we had a real crack and then I did that at the end.

BBC Breakfast moved to Salford in 2012, I relocated here from London.“I moved with my husband David who’s a restaurateur (this picture’s of our wedding in a church in Hampshire in 1998), and our two daughters."The couple's wedding photo could be seen in their living room. Louise was a beautiful bride in a flowing white dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, which she matched with heels and a classic veil. Her husband, meanwhile, was in a black suit with a white waistcoat as he held his new wife's hand above her head to celebrate their nuptials. The newlyweds were seen emerging from the church, which had been decorated with a pink and red flower arch.David is a restaurateur and investor who is kept out of the spotlight. On a BBC Breakfast show prior to her exit this year, she said that their relationship had previously changed during a ski trip.Louise said: "I always go skiing with him and it was just like, my gosh, trying to keep up with him, you know, was really hard because he's very good, very fast, very safe.“And then there was one point in our relationship when things changed and I'd been doing a lot of spinning.“I used to do spin classes and I came down a glacier and I said, 'Oh, my gosh, where is he?'"And I was literally standing there for ages going, 'Oh, this is so bad. I've left him on the mountain'."He goes, 'No, you're just really fast.' And that was a day that our relationship on the mountain changed."The couple share two teenage daughters, Mia and Scarlett. She told the Sunday post how they were unbothered by her fame: “I’m their mum, that’s the most important thing.

Carol Kirkwood, 60. told her 235,600 followers that she was stepping away from her usual BBC Breakfast position for a "special reason".The news comes after the weather presenter announced live on BBC Breakfast at the end of last month that she is engaged to be married.Taking to Twitter, Carol addressed her absence with her 235,000 followers.The weather presenter wrote: "I am (obviously!) not at work today… but am heading out to see something rather special!" she announced with a winking emoji."Will share with you later.Take care xxx."@robin_knowles wrote back: "Come on Carol spill, what's happening? Missing you on BBC this morning!!Meanwhile @jackfromdevon chimed in: "Ooh! Can't wait.Sounds like a mirror as you are very special."Carol's next tweet made it clear that she hadn't set off for a special destination yet, as she was doing something a little more mundane before leaving."You can take the girl out of the country…." she joked, before disclosing: "Two loads of washing done and out on the line!!!"Meanwhile she also posted a photo a few days earlier of herself reading a copy of her latest novel, The Hotel On The Riviera.The tagline on the front cover teases: "It's the perfect place to hide a secret".Carol recently revealed that she is preparing to tie the knot with her partner.However she has not publicly announced his identity or even his first name so far.Co-star Sally Nugent outed Carol's new relationship status live on air earlier in the year, teasing: "I'm a little bit concerned about you this morning."I don't know how you're managing to stand up with that giant rock on your left hand."Playing things down, she thanked her colleague and shyly agreed: "It is rather nice.

Twitter to address a complaint by a viewer who believed the weather map was situated “too low”.The social media user pointed out that bending down to point at each area “doesn’t look good”.They responded to a series of pictures posted by Tomasz which showed him working at the brand new BBC studios.The viewer, who went by the username Angie_T7, wrote: “The map looks too low...

Naga Munchetty, 47, has taken to social media to react to her BBC colleague Sally Bundock's latest health update.Sally has been absent from BBC News for some time after a knee operation, with her spending the last six weeks recovering.Sally has been posting weekly updates to Twitter sharing the progress as she recovers from her knee operation to repair her ACL, MCL and meniscus.She took to Twitter in view of her 40,600 followers to post a picture of her leg along with a heartfelt update confirming her proposed return to work date.The BBC presenter penned: "Recovery: week 6 almost done."I'm seeing the consultant tomorrow and hoping I can downgrade from this strict knee brace and return to work on Monday #fingerscrossed."Many social media users took to the posts comments, including Naga who celebrated the good news with the presenter.Naga wrote: "OOH - Fingers crossed Sal xx."Sally's replacement, Victoria Fritz, also commented: "You have been missed Sally! Xx."To which Sally replied: "Thank you and thank you for doing such a marvelous job #liveatfive.So many early mornings."Naga's heartfelt comments come after the presenter took to her BBC Radio 5 Live yesterday to plead with listeners.The BBC Breakfast presenter was discussing the theme of lending and borrowing on the show, and decided to share one of her own anecdotes.She said: "I have a boxset of the West Wing - which is an amazing series."And I leant out series one, and I’ve never had it back."I have haunted all my friends, asking them - accusing them, basically - of having it."And no one's admitted to it, so I ended up having to buy the series one DVD, which doesn’t match in the box set."She added: "It bothers me no end, because I like things very neat and tidy."So,

Naga Munchetty confessed she once “accused all her friends” after a treasured possession was borrowed, but never returned to her.The BBC Radio 5 presenter made one last plea live on air this morning for whichever friend it was to return it to her.Naga, 47, explained that she is a huge fan of the NBC series The West Wing, which follows the fictional president and staff of the US White House.She went on to describe how she has a boxset of the series, but that a friend borrowed and then never returned her season one DVD.Speaking on the theme of lending and borrowing on today’s show, she shared the anecdote with her listeners.“I have a boxset of the West Wing - which is an amazing series,” she began.“And I leant out series one, and I’ve never had it back.“I have haunted all my friends, asking them - accusing them, basically - of having it,” she admitted.“And no one's admitted to it, so I ended up having to buy the series one DVD, which doesn’t match in the box set.“It bothers me no end, because I like things very neat and tidy.“So, if anyone has that, please can I have it back?” Naga asked her audience.The West Wing is an acclaimed political drama that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the White House under President Josiah Bartlet's administration.The fictional President Bartlet is portrayed by Martin Sheen, while the cast also boasts stars like Rob Lowe, Stockard Channing, Allison Janney and Elisabeth Moss.The series was created by renowned screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and ran between 1999 and 2006.The West Wing has been ranked among the best television shows of all time in a number of high-profile publications.It has received plenty of acclaim over the years, including three Golden Globes.The series was

Naga Munchetty, 47, praised last night’s BBC Platinum Party At The Palace event as they aired a very special segment featuring Queen Elizabeth II enjoying a marmalade sandwich alongside the fictional character Paddington Bear. Unfortunately, Her Majesty was unable to attend the celebratory concert in person, but that did not stop her from stealing the show in a pre-recorded video featuring her CGI co-star.Just as she did at the 2012 London Olympics when she appeared with Daniel Craig’s James Bond, the Queen proved a good sport as she acted alongside the bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw, who joined her at Buckingham Palace for afternoon tea.After patiently tolerating a tea-slurping Paddington, who in typical slapstick fashion covers a footman in cream from a pastry, the Queen reveals that she has stashed a marmalade sandwich in the royal handbag: “I keep mine in here, for later,” she confides to Paddington.In response to the sketch, Naga typed: “Well.

Naga Munchetty of BBC Breakfast has retweeted the wrath of one Twitter follower who spoke of how they "hate her with a passion" and delivered a sarcastic retort, which she signed off with a kiss.The furious debate began after she opted to appear at the Queen's Jubilee celebrations dressed in unconventional colours.Instead of choosing to represent the Union Jack flag colours of red, white and blue in her outfit, Naga opted for blue and yellow.Some speculated this could have been a show of support for Ukraine - but one Twitter user took exception and launched a fiery debate."She has an acknowledged loathing of British history, the monarchy and think’s it’s okay to mock our flag," @SilentM85649515 wrote."Was the flag mocking @TVNaga01 wearing EU colours to our Queens jubilee celebrations today?" she queried."Why is this Union flag hating woman even there? The Queen deserves better."The tweeter added her view that the bright yellow scarf Naga was wearing seemed inappropriate for the warm June weather.@Richard49058624 answered: "God I hate that woman with a passion @DefundBBC."Naga then waded into the debate by offering a personal reply."Ooh. You are passionate about me...

Naga Munchetty and Susanna Reid are favourites on BBC Breakfast and Good Morning Britain. Now they have learnt they will go head to head at the 2022 TRIC Awards - and they both reacted happily to the nominations.Naga was in a celebratory mood as the TV star, who also presents on BBC 5 Live, announced the news to her 272,000 followers."Delighted to see @BBCBreakfast team has been nominated & shortlisted for Multi-Channel News Programme," she told the world."Great to see a brilliant, passionate and ridiculously hard-working team recognised."The nominations had been the result of over 65,000 TV viewers' votes.The news attracted mixed responses from readers.@sitoots praised in response: "Led by icons (like you) driven by stars!"However, in contrast, @martint77 told Naga scathingly: "Another meaningless award in an industry that loves to award people.The mutual appreciation society."Meanwhile, Susanna told her 877,000 followers: "Very proud of our BRILLIANT @gmb team on the @TRICawards shortlist, for Best Multi-Channel News Programme."Susanna is also leading the nominees at this year's National Reality TV Awards.@mikephotowild60 exclaimed in response: "Absolutely well deserved praying that the whole team win."He added: "For you @susannareid100 to get a special reward you are on the way to the top of the world.

Carol Kirkwood has recalled her first date with her now-fiance following her divorce from her husband of 18 years.The BBC Breakfast weather presenter, 60, announced last week that she was engaged to her mystery man boyfriend, Steve, after being questioned by her BBC colleagues live on air.In an unearthed interview, the star recalled the first time she met her beau.Carol said: "We [saw] each other at first sight.

BBC 5 Live, but a string of typos made her tweet almost nonsensical.The BBC Radio 5 Live host, 47, took to the platform last night to promise to address "two big political stories," on the show, before going on to make the errors and being advised to get some sleep by Twitter users.In view of her 92,000 followers she went on: "Did the PM uphold the ministerial code?"Then she launched into her second question, asking: "How will Keri Starmer respond to his olive questionnaire?" (sic)Fellow Twitter user @DJFreeRange hit back at the bizarre post with a cry of: "Go to bed Rachel."The shamefaced star retweeted the comment, admitting: "Yes I think you’re right."She later updated her post with the hashtag #WinTheTypos.Other topics to be discussed included how listeners had been affected by "the ongoing nightmare at airports".Rachel had also promised she'd also be focusing on Scotland v Ukraine and "#PlattyJoobs memorabilia".Other Twitter users responded too to comment on her blunders."Oi Keri, love.

Dan Walker begins his new role at Channel 5, he has been enjoying some downtime.The 45-year-old presenter, who quit BBC Breakfast this month, took to Twitter and shared a photo of his son.The doting father, who also has two daughters, revealed an amusing moment of his son attempting to hide from him."This just popped up on my photos," he exclaimed in view of his almost 760,000 followers."An early picture of our little lad Joe playing hide-and-seek!"The 45-year-old then added affectionately: "Kids are the best."His son had been lying face down on a counter top in his bright red and white striped pyjamas, in the hope of avoiding being seen.Viewers played along, chiming in with cries of: "Where is he?"@JaneMaddison2 joked: "If he’s got his eyes closed, nobody can possibly see him! Very sweet pic."@mrgbriggs reasoned: "If I can’t see you, you can’t see me. Brilliant plan.

Dan Walker is counting down until his first day at Channel 5.And in the interim, the BBC Breakfast star is making the most of some precious family time. Dan shares three children with his wife Sarah: son Joe and daughters Susanna and Jessica.Despite his fame, the 45-year-old rarely shares photos of his family to protect their privacy. But this week, he made an exception.

Dan Walker, 45, left BBC Breakfast earlier this month after five years to join Channel 5 News.The presenter has taken to Twitter this morning to post a short video announcing his start date on the new channel.Dan posted the short video alongside his new co-host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije.In view of his 759,700 followers he said: "I'm Dan Walker. It's great to be joining Channel 5 but news is never about who sits in the chair."It's the stories that matter most from a team you can trust."Claudia then continued: "So join us here every weekday at 5pm."Dan captioned the long-awaited video: "Here we go.See you next Monday at 5, on 5."He then included the tags: "@ClaudiaLizaTV @channel5_tv @5_News."The new Channel 5 presenter gave viewers a first look at the show alongside his co-star Claudia in the candid clip.Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their excitement over seeing Dan on screen again soon.C_newmaan2010 said: "Good luck with the launch, hoping beyond hope that it truly is different rather than more of the same, refreshingly different and balanced is what required.#NewsNotViews."DafyddJ32380301 added: "Good luck Dan.

BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood reacted after Dan Walker responded to one Twitter user's “awkward” discovery about her engagement.

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood revealed her engagement live on air during a report from the Chelsea Flower Show. Carol was previously married to cricketer Jimmy Kirkwood for 18 years until 2008, and has kept the identity of her new man safely under wraps. But, with a sparkling engagement ring on her finger, 59 year old Carol's BBC Breakfast colleagues couldn't resist giving it a quick mention.

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood delighted viewers when she revealed her engagement news live on Monday’s programme.However, she left us all intrigued by keeping mum on the identity of her new fiancé.The TV star was presenting live from the Chelsea Flower Show while noticeably sporting a new ring on her left hand, prompting her colleagues Sally Nugent and Jon Kay to probe her on the jewellery.‘I’m a bit concerned about how you’re standing up with a giant rock on that left hand,’ Sally joked.‘Thank you, Sal! It is rather nice,’ Carol said before blurting out: ‘I got engaged!’Although Carol went into detail surrounding the proposal (over a picnic), she did not reveal the name or any details of her partner.Now photos have emerged that could answer that question, taken in July last year.In the pictures, Carol is seen holding hands with a tall grey-haired man in shorts, T-shirt and a facemask as they exit a supermarket together.The pair were then seen smiling in a grey car together as they left.A source has claimed that this gentleman is Carol’s mystery fiancé, with the pair known to have been in a relationship since around 2016.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video‘They’ve been an item for quite a while and are still together,’ the insider told MailOnline.

Carol Kirkwood has taken to social media to share a message with her fans, hours after announcing her surprise engagement live on TV.MORE: BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement live on-air - see diamond ringPosting on her Twitter account, the BBC weather presenter thanked her fans for their sweet messages.WATCH: Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement live on BBC Breakfast"I have just been reading through all your lovely tweets. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I am really touched...

Carol Kirkwood, 59, beamed today as she confirmed her engagement as she appeared on BBC Breakfast.The weather presenter had kept her private life away from the spotlight and revealed she was in a new relationship in an interview last year.Carol gushed about her now-fiancé last year in an interview with Prima magazine where she added that while she is unsure of a second marriage, he is the “best thing that's ever happened to me”.She said: “I don't want to say too much about my boyfriend, but I will say that he is very kind and very funny - he's always making me laugh.“And extremely handsome, as well," she added to Prima magazine.The presenter continued: “He always makes me a cup of tea before I go to work in the morning, which is very romantic - it's 2.45am and he often leaves me a little love note for when I come home from work.“That, to me, is worth a million red roses."However, the former Strictly Come Dancing star went on to discuss marriage in the future but appeared to be unsure.Carol concluded: "He is the best thing that's ever happened to me, without a shadow of a doubt."The BBC star split from her husband of 18 years, Jimmy Kirkwood, back in 2008.Before their divorce, Carol and Jimmy had been married 18 years.Speaking about how the breakup changed her perspective on life, Carol explained: “I found myself when I got divorced."I started to do things and to think, 'I'm not going to say no, I'm going to say yes!"Carol gave BBC Breakfast viewers the news of her engagement today as she presented from the Chelsea Flower Show on the BBC show.Speaking to Sally Nugent and Jon Kay, Carol explained that her fiancé popped the question while they were on holiday after the former noticed the ring on her engagement finger.Sally