Dan Walker leaving BBC Breakfast

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Other BBC Breakfast stars include Nina Warhurst, Sally Nugent, Naga Munchetty, Carol Kirkwood and Charlie Stayt. Dan announced his exit earlier this year.

“I love working alongside Sally and I love the team there,” he added. And if you can grab them and do them to the best of your ability, you see what happens next don’t you.” “I’m going to go and do the news on Channel 5,” he told BBC Breakfast viewers.

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“I love working alongside Sally and I love the team there. “I’m going to go and do the news on Channel 5. Gethin Jones was favourite to get the gig once upon a time but has seen his odds drift over the last few days, and it now looks as though it’s Kay’s role if he wants it,” Alex added.

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Dan Walker first announced on social media he was quitting to make the move over to Channel 5. Dan's last day on BBC Breakfast is tomorrow, May 17, and @JeanMcC87499762 suggested the fake tears are just the prelude to real ones: "Predicting real tears tomorrow," they said. In the video, which he posted on Twitter, he said: "Final week of BBC Breakfast. Very sad.

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"I love working alongside Sally and I love the team there. "I’m going to go and do the news on Channel 5. Back in April, Dan confirmed he would be leaving BBC Breakfast in a video posted on social media.

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"Gethin Jones was favourite to get the gig once upon a time but has seen his odds drift over the last few days, and it now looks as though it's Kay's role if he wants it." I've also had the incredible privilege of working on some iconic programmes over the last few years – both at the BBC and elsewhere – and what I love about this deal is I not only get to present the news but also host a whole range of programmes right across the channel." BBC Breakfast will be saying goodbye to chief presenter Dan Walker on Tuesday morning.

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Sheffield's Dan Walker will exit the show this week ahead of joining Channel 5.

Talking about his decision he told his loyal viewers: “I’m going to go and do the news on Channel 5. “I love working alongside Sally and I love the team there,” he added. According to recent reports, Jon Kay is likely to step in Dan's place on the sofa.

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In a statement, Dan said: “It’s rare to get an opportunity like this where paths and ambitions meet. Your professionalism, your humour, your smile, your empathy. Enjoy your last 2 days.” Dan said: “I’m going to miss so much about BBC Breakfast but… Sally quipped: “You’ll be back in three months, you’ll miss us too much!” BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker was jokingly told he’ll be “back in three months” as he hosts his final days on the show.

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He revealed the date of his last show on Tuesday 3 May, in which he said: “You know you keep asking me when I’m going? Thank you for all the kind comments. You’re all so lovely.” Well, I can tell you now… Kay is an English TV presenter and journalist, and will be a familiar face to BBC Breakfast fans as he is currently a regular presenter on the show, stepping in to cover for Walker and Charlie Stayt. Currently, Kay is a news correspondent for BBC News, and in 2014 reported from Portugal on the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

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And if you can grab them and do them to the best of your ability, you see what happens next don’t you.” “I’m going to go and do the news on Channel 5,” he told BBC Breakfast viewers. Gethin Jones was favourite to get the gig once upon a time but has seen his odds drift over the last few days, and it now looks as though it’s Kay’s role if he wants it.”

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He said: "I’m going to go and do the news on Channel 5. Dan Walker is leaving BBC Breakfast in order to take up a new position at Channel 5. Dan shocked fans when he confirmed that he would be leaving the channel on social media last month.

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The presenter announced early last month that he was leaving the BBC One news programme.

"It means an awful lot to a lot of people. He said: "The other thing to say is, thank you to everybody who sent so many lovely messages," he said. 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.

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it was a big decision and it’s quite a sad one as well,” he told her on the programme. He previously told Nugent that it would be nice to be getting slightly more sleep in his new role but that the decision to leave had also been a “big” and “sad” one. He revealed co-presenter Sally Nugent, who took over from Minchin in September 2021, had wanted “absolutely nothing to do with (the video)”.

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Dan revealed he was leaving BBC Breakfast to move to 5 News and to Channel 5. A description of the job read: "BBC Breakfast is seeking a Chief presenter to work with Sally Nugent, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt on the UK's most-watched morning show. At the time, Dan said: "I'm really excited but this has also been a massive decision for me because I love BBC Breakfast.

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In the next few weeks, I’m going to be leaving BBC Breakfast and moving to 5 News and to Channel 5. Have a great Monday. I’m off for some toast.” “In a nutshell… I have a little bit of news for you. Dan may be leaving the BBC but he isn’t leaving the industry. After six years co-hosting BBC Breakfast, Dan Walker is leaving the show on May 17 to the disappointment of viewers.

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He said: "I have a little bit of news for you. In the next few weeks, I'm going to be leaving BBC Breakfast and moving to 5 News and to Channel 5. I'm really ...

In the next few weeks, I'm going to be leaving BBC Breakfast and moving to 5 News and to Channel 5. I've also had the incredible privilege of working on some iconic programmes over the last few years, both at the BBC and elsewhere. In April, Dan announced he would be leaving the BBC to join Channel 5.

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Walker, who had been a fixture on the show since 2016, announced his departure earlier this month.

I think you can see I’ve had under 3 hours sleep but I’m looking forward to seeing you on BBC1 from 6am with Sally Nugent." "I'm currently at the services on the M40 charging the electric vehicle. Speaking to fans he said: "Thank you for all the gorgeous messages that you're sending through about my final shift on BBC Breakfast tomorrow.

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“I’ve no idea who is going to sit here in the future and who this job is going to go to, but I hope that they care about the programme, and I hope they care about the people they work with and care about the viewers as well.” He previously insisted money wasn’t the motivating factor in leaving the BBC, claiming it was “probably the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my career”. He continued: “To be serious for a minute, I think at a time when trust and truth have never been more important, it’s great to work with a team – and I know that I see this every single day – that do everything to make sure everything we do and say is fair and accurate, and that is so important.

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Walker began working on BBC Breakfast the same year. A campaign for the fly-past began after Walker met Foulds by chance and told his story. Minchin added: "He's never going to let you down... You have touched the hearts of the nation. "It's always been my dream to do a job like this. She told him: "It's very emotional to be here.

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Walker seemed delighted with the lobster and the cake. The chance to do something different was too good to turn down.' Join us on @BBCBreakfast with @mrdanwalker for the last time. One or two surprises on the way.' '£350,000 a year, decent pension contributions. Thank you for having me and see you all soon, guys.' Walker joined the BBC in 2005 and previously hosted its Football Focus programme. Thank you for all the lovely messages over the years. Thank you very much for a lovely send off. 'I know lots of people watching will be very sad that you're leaving, because you have touched the hearts of the nation over the last six years. 'It's come around a lot more quickly than I thought. I loved working with you.'

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Walker, who had been a fixture on the show since 2016, announced his departure earlier this month.

I think you can see I’ve had under 3 hours sleep but I’m looking forward to seeing you on BBC1 from 6am with Sally Nugent." "I'm currently at the services on the M40 charging the electric vehicle. Speaking to fans he said: "Thank you for all the gorgeous messages that you're sending through about my final shift on BBC Breakfast tomorrow.

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The chance to do something different was too good to turn down." Following his announcement he addressed the news of his impending departure on the BBC One news show after he was accused of being 'motivated by money'. He said: "I've never ever been motivated by money in any job I’ve ever taken and even though I love BBC Breakfast and everyone who works on the show, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a brilliant team on Channel 5 and also go and make some other programmes outside of news." I love their ideas and creativity and it’s rare to get an opportunity like this where paths and ambitions meet.

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Some were unhappy with the presenter's farewell while other BBC One viewers got emotional.

There was then more messages from Dan's friends and guests who he has taken to his heart as he also spoke about his sadness at leaving, pride for the show, and highlights working on the show. However, not everyone agreed and shared their sadness at waving goodbye to Dan as he heads off to pastures new. "You look gorgeous," Dan told her as she dazzled in a yellow co-ord. But she couldn't not come back to send Dan on his way and help in giving him a fond farewell. 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. Not everyone tuning in to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday morning (May 17) was impressed as Dan Walker hosted his last show.

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The presenter is spending his last day on the famous sofa as he leaves after six years.

Jon Kay, who is currently tipped to be Dan's replacement on the famous sofa, said: "Farewell @mrdanwalker. You've been brilliant on @BBCBreakfast – especially guiding us all through those early lockdown days with such kind, calm and reassuring authority. He revealed that he only managed to lock in “two hours and 46 minutes” sleep before hosting his final BBC Breakfast due to "travel issues" the night before. Have a great last show @BBCBreakfast." Then on Tuesday morning, he managed to get home eventually but it was late in the evening, so he only got less than a few hours kip. Join us on @BBCBreakfast with @mrdanwalker for the last time. He tweeted: "Breakfast legend @mrdanwalker will always be.

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