BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has confirmed his last day on the show after around six years on the red sofa. It comes after the popular host announced he would be quitting the show with a statement last month.
At the time of the announcement, the 49-year-old revealed he was moving to Channel 5 News. In a video clip posted to the official Channel 5 Twitter account, Dan said he was "really excited" as he detailed what was to come.
Dan, who is taking over the role from anchor Sian Williams, explained he would be hosting "a whole range of programmes right across the channel" as well as presenting the news.
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Here is everything you need to know ahead of Dan's departure.
When is Dan Walker leaving BBC Breakfast?
The presenter has confirmed his last day will be on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The news was confirmed on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, May 3 and then later on Dan's Twitter page.
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."
In an emotional update on BBC Breakfast, the host told fans it was a "big" decision and "quite a sad one" as he confirmed his official leaving date.
Why is Dan Walker leaving BBC Breakfast?
In a video statement released last month, Dan explained: "Hello, Dan Walker here, 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 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.
"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 incredibly 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."
He continued: "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. All I can say is I will do my very best to maintain her incredibly high standards. Thank you for watching and I’ll see you soon on a TV screen somewhere."
Who is Dan Walker's replacement?
BBC Breakfast has not yet announced who will be replacing Dan.
