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 - 12:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
He announced his decision to leave earlier this early last month as he also revealed that he was heading off to host Channel 5's revamped 5 News as he replaces Sian Williams.
While much of today's BBC Breakfast carried on as normal, there were a few mentions of Dan's impending departure before he was treated to a few surprises and a thoughtful send off towards the end of the programme.
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The screens behind Dan and his fairly new co-host Sally Nugent had been filled with photos of Dan as a child as well as throughout his career. He was 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. But she couldn't not come back to send Dan on his way and help in giving him a fond farewell. The pair embraced as she made her way from behind the cameras onto the sofa as she said they were going to break a 'rule of a lifetime'.
"You look gorgeous," Dan told her as she dazzled in a yellow co-ord. She then explained: "I say break a habit of a life time as in all the years we sat next to each other we never touched." Louise then added it was a "pleasure" to be there but also "emotional" for her.
"People watching will be very said you're leaving because you've touched the hearts of the nation over the last six years," the 53-year-old told
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.
BBC Breakfast viewers broke down in tears as Dan Walker bid farewell to the show today, Tuesday May 17.The popular 6ft 7ins presenter announced last month that he was leaving the BBC after six years for a new role at Channel 5. Dan, 44, admitted he hadn't slept well before his final show and had managed only "two hours sleep and 46 minutes." Before the show started, he videoed himself making a final stroll into the BBC studios in Salford saying he was armed with cakes for the BBC Breakfast team.
Dan Walker was forced to host his final ever BBC Breakfast show after getting less than three hours of sleep.Taking to his Twitter account on Monday, the 45 year old presenter admitted he had to make a lengthy and last-minute stop to charge his electric car while making his way to Manchester to host the show. Admitting it wasn't the best of situations to be in, Dan, who is set to launch his own show on Channel 5, calculated that he would eventually arrive at his location late at night, which would not allow him much time for rest. "I'm planning on about two and half hours sleep," he explained while sitting in his car.