'Trying to smile' Dan Walker posts update as he returns to social media after holiday

Dan Walker impressed his fans as he showed off his dramatic facial hair transformation on Instagram.The BBC Breakfast host uploaded a video with his new moustache to his social media account as he grinned into the camera looking more than pleased with himself.Dan, 44, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying his change of style in the clip, dressed in a white shirt and purple tie with a snug coat over the top of his suit for the recording. At the end of the short clip, Dan is heart giggling as he exclaims: "You're ridiculous," before uploading the video writing: "What do you think?" His BBC co-star Sally Nugent was quick to reply and voice her support for the new look as she said: "Love it." One keen fan then added: "It’s a yes from me." Another commented: "You suit it Dan.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker left fans swooning when he shared a hunky throwback snap taken early on in his BBC career.The handsome BBC presenter, 44, found the archive snap on his phone, and he decided to share it with his 271k followers on Instagram.Although Dan is mostly known for presenting BBC Breakfast alongside co-star Sally Nugent, it seems he has the looks for a career in modelling if he ever fancied opting for a career change.It wouldn't be the first time he took on a new challenge, either, because fans watched him learn to dance on Strictly Come Dancing last year - after being paired up with show pro Nadiya Bychkova.In the throwback snap, Dan can be seen sporting a smart white shirt with a buttoned collar.Shooting the camera a brooding sideways glance, Dan looked every bit the part of a model as he stood for the BBC press snap.Captioning the snap, he wrote: "This old BBC PR shot just popped up on my phone."No idea what I was thinking about at the time but it looks pretty serious", alongside a smiling-face to suggest he can see the funny side of the "serious" snap.Dan signed off by wishing his followers a decent Thursday, adding: "I hope you’re ok and are having a decent Thursday."Dan's adoring fans were rather impressed by the presenter's modelling moves, and they rushed to compliment him in the comments.One fan gushed: "Super handsome", attaching a string of fire-emojis.A second said: "I think you look serious and handsome here Dan."A third commented: "Very handsome".A fourth cheekily wrote: "Was having a mediocre Thursday, but this pic just made it a whole lot better!" with a winking emoji alongside it.A fifth added: "Gorgeous"A sixth laughed: "Looks like you’re trying not to laugh"Dan also sent a message

Dan Walker has been praised by BBC Breakfast viewers following an interview with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. The 44-year-old presenter quizzed her on an unexpected snap showing her Russian financial links with the Conservative government.During Wednesday's episode of the morning show, Dan and co-host Sally Nugent were joined my Truss to discuss the Tory Party's planned sanctions against Vladimir Putin.Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan didn't waste time in asking Ms Truss on questions as reports emerged Russian donors had given around £2million to the government.He asked: "How damaging is that for the government at the moment?"Ms Truss responded "Any donation to any political party has to be fully declared.

BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker was left in an excited mood when he discovered one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars was appearing as a guest on Morning Live.The 44-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Wednesday morning alongside co-host Sally Nugent.Toward the end of the show, they chatted to Morning Live hosts Gethin Jones and Kimberley Walsh to find out what viewers can expect from the latest programme.Host Dan said: "Morning Live follows us on BBC One this morning. They're on at 9.15."Gethin and Kimberley are in the chairs today."However, the father of three couldn't want to chat to their guest Graziano Di Prima, who is best known for appearing on Strictly.Dan joked: "I don't want to be rude, and I know you usually tell us whats going on, but can you just show us Graziano early on.

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent shared a 12 second phone call with co-host Dan Walker before accepting her new role on the show.The 50-year-old journalist began filling in as a temporary host on the iconic red sofa 10 years ago.However, she was made main presenter on the programme since October last year following the departure of Louise Minchin. She has opened up about how she accepted her role and the question she asked Dan before agreeing to the presenting job.Speaking to The Mirror, Sally said: "I did have a 12 second conversation with Dan before all of this started where I said, 'You are staying for a bit aren't you?' And he went, 'Yeah, I think so.'"So I was like right.

BBC Breakfast hot seat from Louise Minchin, she took some sound advice from another former presenter on the show. BBC Legend Bill Turnbull, offered up some advice on sleeping patterns to ensure the presenters can get through the day, but Dan Walker believed it's a "waste of time", and chooses his own methods.Sally recently opened up on her very early morning routine but after the show finishes, the rest of her day differs to Dans."Bill Turnbull had the best routine," she told The Mirror in a joint interview with her co-host."He said to have a morning sleep.So I always try."I go back to bed at around 11am, then set my alarm and get up by 12 and get out in the daylight, it’s important."Dan giggled while grinning: "She gets into her pyjamas!"Sleep is important obviously, but sleep in the day?"It's a complete waste of your time."But it works for the sports reporter, who told The Sunday Times of her mid-morning nap: "I then get up and start my day again."You have to be really careful on breakfast shows that you don't do the double breakfast."It's notorious."She also revealed she manages to leave the house every morning without waking her husband and 14-year-old son.Sally told the publication: "My alarm goes off at 3.45am.

Dan Walker, 44, penned earlier today a heartfelt tweet for his former BBC co-star Oti Mabuse, 31, following her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC Breakfast presenter labelled the South-African-born dancer a “legend” as it was announced she was set to leave the hit show.Dan retweeted BBC Strictly’s official Twitter account’s announcement in view of his 750,000 followers.The statement read: “Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.“Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.“She leaves a dazzling legacy behind her, as the only professional dancer to lift the Glitterball Trophy in two consecutive years.”The official statement continued: “We couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.“She will always be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future.”Dan added: “Absolutely lovely human and a Strictly legend.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker shared a heartfelt tribute to Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse after it was confirmed she will be leaving the show after a seven year run.Dan took part in last year’s series of Strictly and placed 10th with his partner Nadiya Bychkova.Oti Mabuse was partnered up with rugby player Ugo Monye and were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the dance competition.The official Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account tweeted a picture of Oti Mabuse holding up the Glitterball Trophy with her two partners.She won the competition two years in a row, in 2019 with Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and in 2020 with comedian Bill Bailey.“Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years. Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.”The post went on to say that she leaves a “dazzling legacy” as the “only professional dancer to win the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years”, before saying that the BBC “couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.”BBC signed off the message by saying that she “will always be at the very heart of the Strictly family” and that they wish her “every success in her already bright future.”The caption for the post read: “Sadly, the brilliant Oti Mabuse is leaving the show after seven incredible series.

leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years. The two-time Strictly winner and new Dancing On Ice judge has called it quits after appearing as a professional dancer on the programme for seven series. Her statement started with: "Never easy to say goodbye.

Dan Walker has given fans a glimpse inside his recent family trip to Rome, having jetted off for a half-term holiday. BBC Breakfast star Dan, 44, headed off to the capital city alongside his wife Sarah, and their three children, Joe, Susanna, and Jessica. While the Strictly Come Dancing star usually keeps his family life away from the spotlight, he shared a collection of photos from the sunny getaway on Instagram, as he gushed over the "lovely" trip.

Many of you will have noticed that there’s been a shake-up on BBC One's Morning Live this week.The much-loved programme has relocated from London to Manchester and Kym Marsh has gained some sparkling new co-hosts in the process. Joining him, Kym and Rav Wilding are Sara Cox, Sam Quek and Kimberley Walsh. “I’m looking forward to working with Kym again,” says Gethin.

The Beartown Brewery has paid tribute to last week’s viral smash Big Jet TV by getting straight into the lab to brew a new beer.

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker admitted he 'wasn't listening' to his co-star after spotting something VERY distracting behind her. In the final segment of today's show, Dan and co-host Sally Nugent spoke to reporter Sarah Corker who was visiting a cafe in Castle Donington.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was clearly distracted on Monday morning after he confessed he didn't listen to a report from his colleague.Reporter Sarah Croker appeared via video link from Castle Donnington to discuss employees returning to work now that Covid restrictions have been lifted.But journalist Dan admitted that he didn't listen to the "last 20 seconds" of her coverage because he was focused on the food in the background and the fact that Sarah mentioned that it was free.As the cameras centred on Dan and his co-host Sally Nugent in the studio, Dan said: "I've got to confess, I didn't listen to the last 20 seconds of that.Giggling he said: "I got confused by the hash brown."Laughing at his comment, Sally agreed that she too wasn't paying much attention.She confessed: "Sarah thank you so much but we were just staring at the breakfast. Free breakfast let's get there now."Awkwardly, Sarah chimed: "I thought so, it does look very tasty."Dan replied: "Enjoy your free breakfast Sarah, thank you very much!"We'll be there in about five minutes," he joked.Dan and Sally returned to the famous red sofas after a week off due to the school half term.During the early hours of Monday morning, Dan took to his Twitter to share the news that he will be returning to the studio with his followers.He penned: "Right then… back on #BBCBreakfast in the morning."Alarm set for 3am," followed by a shocked and crying face emoji."Let’s do this!!!" He added.Rushing to the comment section, one fan said: "6 hours sleep...

Dan Walker's advice was ignored by Sally Nugent when she took over from Louise Minchin as one of the main presenters on BBC Breakfast at the end of last year. Writing for The Sunday Times, Sally gave fans a glimpse inside her day-to-day life, while revealing some advice that her co-host gave her – that she decided to ignore.In her piece for the publication she said that when she's presenting BBC Breakfast her alarm goes off at 3.45am.After her stint on the sofa, she then leaves the BBC studios at 10.30am.She wrote in her piece: “The show finishes at 9.13am.

Louise Minchin as one of the main presenters on BBC Breakfast at the end of last year. However, the star has admitted she didn’t follow in the footsteps of her co-presenter Dan Walker over one key piece of advice.Sally and Dan helm the morning news show from Monday to Wednesday every week.Now, the usually private Sally has opened up on her routine for the job.The broadcaster shared what her day in her life generally looks like when presenting.One key aspect is how she arranges her day after waking up so early for the show.Writing in The Sunday Times today, she admitted her alarm goes off at 3.45am.Following filming, she then usually leaves the BBC studios at 10.30am.Sally explained: “The show finishes at 9.13am.

Dan Walker has confessed what TV show he would love to take part in that he hasn't yet been a part of.The BBC Breakfast host was entertaining his fans on Instagram by holding a Q&A session via his stories on the app as he made his way home from hosting an awards ceremony in Birmingham.Dan shared a series of images on the night looking dupper in a classy black tuxedo as he geared up for the event.Later as he travelled in the back of a car he was asked by one fan intrigued fan what show would be next on his agenda when it comes to his TV career if he had a choice.They enquired: "If you could host any television show that you haven't already what would it be?"Dan then replied: "Total Wipeout."Total Wipeout originally ran from 2009 - 2012 and was hosted by Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram.The gameshow saw twenty contestants jet to Argentina where they took on an assault course aimed at putting their physical strength, balance and bravery to the test in the hope of winning £10,000.Dan has recently been enjoying some quality time with his wife and children after they jetted away to Rome on a family getaway.The half-term trip saw the 44-year-old joined by Sarah, their two daughters and their son as they took in the sights of the Italian capital.While travelling to Rome he met two young fans of his time on Strictly Come Dancing who passed him a touching note on their flight.Dan then shared the letter to his Instagram page as he thanked them for their sweet message.The note read: "Dear Dan, my mummy said not to disturb you as you're on holiday with your family. I recognised you and just wanted to say hello."We are huge fans and thought you were great on Strictly.

Dan Walker recently jetted off to Rome on a family vacation and shared a sweet pic of him and his young son.The 44-year-old presenter shared a snap of him on his holidays onto his Instagram Stories.On Friday, the BBC Breakfast host shared the snap among many others to his account and showed fans a little look inside his lavish Italian getaway.He added the caption: "Me and the lad in Rome" as they posed outside of The Vatican.This comes after the TV star addressed fans who were asking him whether he's planning to move to London in the future.The BBC Breakfast presenter, who anchors the show with his co-star Sally Nugent, lives in Sheffield with his beloved wife Sarah and their three children.He currently commutes to his BBC hosting job at Media City in Salford, Greater Manchester which is less than forty miles from Sheffield.However, one curious fan wanted to know if he'd ever move to the hustle and bustle of London - where the flagship BBC building is based.The BBC star took to his Instagram Story last week to offer his 271,000 followers a chance to ask him some questions.Dan wrote: "What would you like to know?", and one fan asked: "would you ever consider moving to London?"Replying to the fan in a video, Dan said: "We have lived in London before but I don’t like the idea that you have to live in London to do a decent job."So, Sheffield’s brilliant, not too far away from the BBC up north and you can’t get Henderson's Relish in London - very important."Sheffield is very close to Dan's heart, and he even met his wife Sarah at Sheffield University, when they were both students.He's also a frequent visitor at Prithiraj on Ecclesall Road - and recently took his former Strictly dance partner Nadiya for a meal there with their

Storm Eunice has seen record-breaking 122mph winds sweep the UK - the highest speed Britain has ever recorded - and BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker wanted in on the action. Joking that he'd be willing to sacrifice his current role and move full-time onto Big Jet TV, Dan tweeted suggesting he'd like to try his hand at storm-related broadcasting.The BBC presenter is currently on holiday with his wife and three children in Rome but, even as he shared his travels in the Pantheon, the Vatican and the Colosseum, he remained firmly focused on the UK thanks to the coverage from Big Jet TV.The channel's live stream has been featuring the nerve-wracking efforts of aircrafts trying to land at London's Heathrow Airport in spite of being gripped by Storm Eunice.Fascinated by the video footage, Dan tweeted to his followers: " I am considering leaving all current jobs and applying for a gig at Big Jet TV."He was one of many viewers who tuned in to see the pilots grappling with the extreme wind conditions across the capital - and much of the country.London has been on a red weather warning for the first time in the past decade - and the carnage has had many glued to their TV screens.Maternity wards and A&E departments also tuned in.Meanwhile, after Dan embedded one of the channel's videos on Twitter, it received a monumental 2.6 million views.@Monkeynutz75 replied to his tweet, marvelling: "That pilot must have had nerves of steel! Legend!"@SpitfireIX merely seemed surprised that Dan hadn't got in on the viewing earlier, stating: "Blimey where have you been…I’ve been watching it for well over a year ..

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has ticked off the major Rome tourist spots as he gives fans a rare glimpse at his family. The BBC Breakfast host, 44, headed to the Italian capital with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker shared a little glimpse into his family life with his social media fans.The 44-year-old presenter hared a snap of him on his holidays with his two daughters onto his Instagram Stories.On Thursday, Dan shared the snap among many others to his account, showing fans a little look inside his lavish Italian getaway.This comes after the TV star addressed fans who were asking him whether he's planning to move to London in the future.The BBC Breakfast presenter, who anchors the show with his co-star Sally Nugent, lives in Sheffield with his beloved wife Sarah and their three children.