'You can’t cover it up' Dan Walker's tricky Strictly 'problem' detailed by former BBC pro

BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker has revealed he has booked a family holiday in October despite performing in Strictly clashing with it – but he doesn't think he'll be on the show "for long".The TV presenter admitted he has treated his three children to a family holiday during the October half term despite competing in the hit BBC One dance show.Last week, the 44-year-old wowed the judges with his impressive dance moves as he performed the Quick Step with his first-time dance partner Nadiya Bychkova.But the doting dad has explained how he isn't tempted to cancel his break away because he doesn’t think he will make it that far in the competition.In a recent interview with the Independent, Dan confessed he has an autumn vacation booked for the

Louise Minchin, 53, has said that taking time off work for an operation was her wake up call to end her time as host of BBC Breakfast.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has admitted that he’s “really struggling” with his routine for this weekend’s live show.Taking to Twitter to reveal he’s been a “sweaty mess” in rehearsals, Dan wrote: “Legs are a bit weary. I'll be honest with you...

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterDan Walker has admitted he is "really struggling" to master his Strictly Come Dancing routine this week.The BBC Breakfast star, 44, ended up towards the top of the leaderboard after hitting the dancefloor with his partner Nadiya Bychkova for the first time last week.But it seems he is having a tougher time picking up the moves this week, and he told his fans that at this point his dance is a bit of a "sweaty mess"."Legs are a bit weary," he wrote on Twitter."I'll be honest with you... I am really struggling with this week's dance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker got up bright and early today to do his day job of presenting BBC Breakfast, before heading to the rehearsal room to learn his week two routine.

BBC Breakfast turned slightly awkward on Tuesday when Dan Walker quizzed Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds while discussing the declining number of police officers across England.Shadow Home Secretary, Nick, vowed that the Labour Party would "bring back neighbourhood policing" and will implement further "eyes, ears and boots on the ground" during a major police recruitment mission.The Labour party vowed to recruit 5,000 special constables should they get into power.As Nick vowed to hire more police officers should Labour win the next general election, he appeared to dodge one of Dan's questions about his promise.Dan appeared to be slightly annoyed as he asked for a second time: "You talked about hubs and special constables, which I appreciate

Strictly Come Dancing stunner Nadiya Bychkova stunned fans as the 32-year-old commanded attention with her glamorous-as-ever Instagram snap. The dancer, who is partnered up with BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker, oozed effortless glamour as she flaunted her endless pins in a white blazer dress surrounded by happy birthday balloons and plenty of booze.The caption read: “My smile says it all.

Louise Minchin has taken on a big fitness challenge, shortly after stepping down from her role as a host alongside Dan Walker on BBC Breakfast.The journalist took to Twitter to share the news with her fans, as she wrote: "I can't believe I swam 13km today, massively helped by an incoming tide and @herspirituk friends and @swimcathswim who somehow persuaded me it was a good idea.

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BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker has admitted he is jealous of his fellow broadcast journalist Matt Baker and complains his wife “wishes I was more like Matt.”Strictly Come Dancing finalist Matt Baker joined Dan and co-host Sally Nugent on the BBC Breakfast sofa on Monday morning as they discussed all things Countryfile and Strictly after Dan’s first live show.But as the trio discussed the 43-year-old wildlife presenter’s upcoming book, Dan couldn’t help but admit how jealous he was of him as he revealed some of his hidden talents.Not only does Matt direct and produce wildlife documentaries, the TV star also shared his passion for painting on Instagram earlier this year as he picked up his favourite past time once again during lockdown.While

Dan Walker, 44, has spoken out after being criticised for saying he experienced one of the highlights of his “entire life” while performing on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday.The star gushed over his time on the first live show, during which he performed a Quickstep with his partner Nadiya Bychkova, 32, while fronting BBC Breakfast this morning with Sally Nugent.He recalled on the show: “I looked across to where Tess [Daly] normally comes down, that’s where my wife and my daughter were sitting, and Susie had tears pouring out of her eyes, like proper tears of joy.“And she gave me this lovely little wave to say ‘well done Dad’.”“Oh, you’re going to finish me off,” Sally emotionally admitted in response.Dan continued: “That was one of the

Strictly Come Dancing’sDan Walker has revealed the special moment his daughter Susanna congratulated her dad after his first live performance which moved her to tears on Monday.The BBC Breakfast presenter opened up about how he felt after his first live performance with his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova on Saturday night as he joined his co-host Sally Nugnet.And the 44-year-old couldn’t help but boast about his brilliant Strictly experience as he prepares for next week’s dance routine after the doting dad shocked viewers with his impressive Quick Step routine.But the star admitted the highlight of the night was when his daughter, who joined his wife Sarah at the live show, waved across the dancefloor to her dad.As he reminisced on the

Piers Morgan couldn't resist having his say on his television rival Dan Walker's Strictly Come Dancing debut on Saturday evening.The glamorous competitive dance series kicked off with a bang over the weekend with the BBC Breakfast host taking to the dance floor for an energetic quickstep with his partner Nadiya Bychkova. And while impressed judges awarded him a commendable 24 points, Piers left his social media followers in shock by grudgingly agreeing that Dan had performed well.

Dan Walker was awarded 24 points in total for his quickstep as Strictly Come Dancing's first live show dazzled viewers.Having given his all to the high octane routine, the 6 feet 6 inches tall broadcaster briefly collapsed on a replica BBC Breakfast sofa. He then sprung back up for the judges' enthusiastic feedback.

Dan Walker performed a Quickstep with his dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, 32, as part of a BBC Breakfast-themed routine.The 44-year-old dedicated the routine to his ex colleague Louise Minchin, who left the show after 20 years last week. During the show, former Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan took to Twitter to give his critique on the dancing duos' performances.Sharing his thoughts on Dan, he wrote: "Dan B****Y LOVE HIM!"A bloke that has clearly never dance before but I tell you what he has something special."He has a personality on the floor.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker "collapsed" after his exhausting fast-paced quickstep. The newsreader took a lie-down on the famous BBC Breakfast red sofa after his first live dance.

Dan Walker has dedicated his first dance on Strictly Come Dancing to his former co-host Louise Minchin.The BBC star dedicated the quickstep he was doing with dance partner Nadiya Bychkova to his former co-host, with whom he presented the show for the last five years, before she left the famous red sofa for good last week.Following Dan's performance, Strictly host Claudia Winkleman said: "You wanted to dedicate that dance to somebody very special."Yes, I've got a new Breakfast sofa partner", Dan added before pointing at Nadiya."That was actually for Louise Minchin who any Breakfast viewer will know, Louise left the Breakfast sofa last week."Hopefully she's watching, so Louise, that was for you."We miss you, we love you and we wish you all

@mrdanwalker - I was hoping he’d be a lot worse than that… #Strictly.”In response Piers’ fans asked when it would be his turn to bust some moves in the BBC contest.@Ann1p commented: “If Piers Morgan does Strictly it would be worth every single penny of the Licence Fees.”

Dan Walker announced that he was devoting his first Strictly Come Dancing performance to his former BBC Breakfast co-star Louise Minchin.Dan and his co-star wife had worked together on the iconic red sofa for six years before Louise announced she was leaving the programme after 20 years of service.Louise's last day on the programme was September 15 and just ten days on Dan is still clearly missing his partner in crime.After giving it his all on the dance floor this evening - and later collapsing onto the floor with exhaustion - he stood up to declare his kind gesture.He said: "I'm dedicating my first performance to Louise.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterBBC Breakfast star Dan Walker is certainly keeping himself busy as he makes his debut on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday. The star had admitted he isn't sure how he is going to juggle dance rehearsals with his BBC presenting job, but he is no stranger to balancing lots of TV work at the same time.

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