DAN Walker has confirmed he will be saying goodbye to his morning role on May 17, 2022.
After six years on BBC Breakfast, the journalist shocked fans when he revealed he has quit the show.
When does Dan Walker leave the BBC?
Dan Walker confirmed on Twitter that his last day on BBC Breakfast will be May 17, 2022.
He wrote: “So… my final day on #bbcbreakfast will be 2 weeks today! (May 17th) It still feels a little surreal but @sallynugenttv has promised to bake me a goodbye tart.
“Thank you for all the kind comments. You’re all lovely.”
Dan’s exact start date for Channel 5 is yet to be revealed, although in his leaving statement he said it would be “in the next few weeks”.
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He could take a few days off after leaving BBC Breakfast before starting his new position.
As mentioned, he will be hosting the channel’s revamped 5 News, as well as a number of other shows for the broadcaster.
Dan will be hosting alongside Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije and has taken over from Sian Williams.
Why is Dan Walker leaving BBC Breakfast?
On April 4, 2022, Walker revealed he had quit BBC Breakfast to join Channel 5.
He will be hosting the channel’s revamped 5 News, as well as a number of other shows for the broadcaster.
In a video shared on Twitter, Dan said it was a “massive decision” to leave Breakfast, adding: “I don’t think opportunities like this come round very often.
“I’m really excited but this has also been a massive decision for me because I love BBC Breakfast, I love working alongside Sally and I love the team there.”
His full statement 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.
“But Channel 5 came with big ambitions, with big plans and I don’t think opportunities like this come around very often and I can’t wait.
“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 new programmes right across the channel.
“And what an honour to step into the shoes of Sian Williams.
“I know how popular she is with both the team and also the audience, so all I can say is I will do my best to maintain her incredibly high standards.
“Thank you for watching and I’ll see you soon on a TV screen somewhere.”
Who will replace Dan Walker on BBC Breakfast?
The BBC is yet to make an official announcement about who will be his replacement.
A job advert for the 26.5 hour working week has gone live, promising a top band salary, believed to be over £100k.
However, many viewers believe that BBC journalist and presenter Jon Kay could be taking over.
Kay regularly stood in for Dan when he was away from his job.
He joined the BBC Breakfast team back in 2010.
When did Dan Walker join BBC Breakfast?
The star presented BBC Breakfast for six years after replacing Bill Turnbull in 2016
He fronted Breakfast with Louise Minchin, who departed in September 2021.
She was replaced by Sally Nugent, whose appointment was announced the following month.
Dan hit the headlines in 2018 after his salary revealed he earned almost double the amount of his female co-presenter.
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However, Dan pointed to the fact that his earnings come from fronting multiple shows on the BBC.
He appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, dancing with Nadiya Bychkova.
