BBC Breakfast is looking for a new chief presenter for the famous red sofa after Dan Walker announced he was leaving the show. The host confirmed he was quitting the morning flagship programme for Channel 5 News back in April.
In a video message posted at the time, Dan revealed he would be leaving BBC Breakfast after six years and said: "Hello, it's Dan 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 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 [Nugent] 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 round very often. I can't wait."
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He added: "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."
And following the news that Dan's last day will be Tuesday, May 17, the BBC has posted a job advert to find a replacement. BBC Careers advertised the role on social media. The closing date for applying for the role is Tuesday May 24.
In a tweet, they wrote: "BBC Breakfast has been a morning staple with viewers across the nation for over 20 years. We are looking for our a new Chief Presenter to wake up the nation on our iconic red sofa."
An introduction to the job then 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. With 6 million viewers every morning, the flagship Breakfast show combines news, sport, business and entertainment with real life stories. The key role is to inform and entertain viewers with everything they need for the day ahead.
The role is based at MediaCity, Salford and will be based around three days a week. Dan posted the job advert on his own Twitter page and told his followers: "This is a brilliant job, working with brilliant people. Please look after the sofa."
He then joked: "Who on earth would be daft enough to leave a job like this? Get that CV polished up."
BBC Breakfast continues weekdays at 6am on BBC One.
