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Jess Phillips & Lottie Gibbons

Dan Walker's replacement on BBC Breakfast could be a familiar face

Dan Walker's replacement on the BBC Breakfast sofa could be a familiar face, according to the bookies.

In April, Dan announced he would be leaving the BBC to join Channel 5. In a video shared on Twitter, he said he will present 5 News as the replacement for Sian Williams.

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 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.

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"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."

Following the news of his departure, several names were touted as his replacement. But bookies are fairly certain that BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay will take Dan's place.

Jon regularly stands in for Dan when he's on holiday or otherwise absent from the programme, presenting alongside the likes of Naga Munchetty and Sally Nugent.

Speaking to Daily Star, Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "It's looking increasingly likely that BBC chiefs have found Dan Walker's replacement, and he's no stranger to the Breakfast family, with Jon Kay pulling away from the chasing pack."

He added: "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."

Also in the running are BBC star Mike Bushell at 4/1, Dan's Strictly rival AJ Odudu at 5/1 and ITV star Laura Tobin coming in at 6/1. Jon Kay leads them all at 1/2.

Gethin comes in at 7/2, with Jermaine Jenas following at 9/2 and Matt Baker coming in at 9/1. However, officially bosses are still looking for a replacement.

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