Why is Dan Walker leaving BBC Breakfast and where is he going next?

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

It could be an emotional few hours for Dan Walker as he hosts his last BBC Breakfast before heading off to start a new job.

The presenter announced early last month that he was leaving the news programme after six years. His exit comes seven months after former co-host Louise Minchin spent her last day hosting the programme, 20 years after first joining.

Dan joined as her co-host on the BBC One show in 2016. In recent months he's been hosting alongside Sally Nugent follow Louise's exit.

Speaking in his exit announcement, the former Football Focus host said it had "been a massive decision" for him to leave his job at the BBC for a new role. READ MORE: ITV This Morning viewers make dig at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield seconds into show as they reunite Fans will be able to see him fronting Channel 5's revamped 5 News.