BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker was joined by a galaxy of his BBC star pals at his leaving bash held at a "secret" Salford bar. BBC man Dan presented for the channel for the final time on an emotional last show live on Tuesday morning.
17.05.2022 - 14:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Dan Walker was getting the emotions brewing as he gave a farewell speech on BBC Breakfast. The presenter hosted the early morning news programme on BBC One for the last time on Tuesday.
He announced his exit from the show after six years early last month but only confirmed when his last show would be a matter of weeks ago. Dan has now waved goodbye to his BBC role to make his way to host Channel 5's revamped 5 News as he replaces Sian Williams.
When he made his initial announcement on April 4 with a video message posted on social media, the 45-year-old said "it’s been a massive decision" for him to leave BBC Breakfast which he appeared to prove during his last stint on the show today (May 17).
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While much of the show was as normal, the closing part was dedicated to Dan with him being shown his BBC Breakfast best bits before being reunited with Louise Minchin who he spent much of his time on the show with. Dan's exit comes seven months after his former co-host spent her last day hosting the programme, 20 years after first joining.
Surprising Dan on the famous red sofa, Louise said: "It's very emotional to be here and I know that lots of people watching will be very, very sad that you're leaving because you have touched the hearts of the nation over the last six years."
The programme's tribute to also featured an appearance from his Strictly Come Daning partner Nadiya Bychkova via video link and Dan was reunited, albeit via video link again, with a woman who gate-crashed his broadcast when he appeared live from Rio during the 2016 Olympics. Maria then appeared on the programme via video link from Lisbon with her husband and their
BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker was joined by a galaxy of his BBC star pals at his leaving bash held at a "secret" Salford bar. BBC man Dan presented for the channel for the final time on an emotional last show live on Tuesday morning.
BBC Breakfast viewers woke up to a new hosting duo on the famous red sofa following Dan Walker's exit. However, it was a familiar face as Sally Nugent was joined by Jon Kay.
Not everyone tuning in to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday morning (May 17) was impressed as Dan Walker hosted his last show. The presenter has called it quite hosting the BBC One programme after six years.
BBC Breakfast looks set to have found a candidate to replace Dan Walker on the popular breakfast show.
BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker elicited a major response from fans on Twitter on Wednesday evening.MORE: Peter Andre breaks silence on Rebekah Vardy's shocking 'manhood' comments at trialThe presenter – who is preparing for his last day on the morning show – shared his thoughts on the ongoing Wagatha Christie trial between Rebakah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, and he didn't hold back. WATCH: Rebekah Vardy breaks down on Loose Women as she discusses Coleen Rooney row"Listening to a recap of what happened in court today and you have to remind yourself that Rebekah Vardy is the one suing Coleen Rooney… for libel! #WhatsApp," he wrote.READ: Rebekah Vardy breaks silence amid Coleen Rooney court dramaMORE: Coleen Rooney and husband Wayne put on united display amid ongoing 'Wagatha Christie' caseHis remarks prompted an outpouring of comments from his followers as they shared their thoughts on the court case.
BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent broke down in tears as she struggled to contain her emotions during a heartbreaking segment about author and BBC Radio 5 host Deborah James.The beloved star, who has battled bowel cancer for five years, announced on Monday she is now receiving at-home hospice care in a "goodbye" post on her Instagram page. Dan Walker, 45, was forced to step in as former sports reporter Sally, 50, struggled to focus on her cue prompts for the live news programme.