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. The presenter announced early last month that he was leaving the news programme after six years.
His exit comes seven months after former co-host Louise Minchin spent her last day hosting the programme, 20 years after first joining. Dan joined as her co-host on the BBC One show in 2016. In recent months he's been hosting alongside Sally Nugent follow Louise's exit.
Speaking in his exit announcement, the former Football Focus host said it had "been a massive decision" for him to leave his job at the BBC for a new role.
Fans will be able to see him fronting Channel 5's revamped 5 News. He will replace Sian Williams to present 5 News, after Williams announced she was stepping down last month.
Dan said in a video statement about his new TV appointment: "I can’t wait to get stuck into the daily news show, but I am also excited about making some great new TV for Channel 5. I love their ideas and creativity and it’s rare to get an opportunity like this where paths and ambitions meet. 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."
After confirming when his last day on BBC Breakfast would be at the start of this month, Dan took the opportunity to share his thanks with viewers. He said: "The other thing to say is, thank you to everybody who sent so many lovely messages," he said. "And one thing I have realised, because lots of people want to chat to you about this programme...
"It means an awful lot to a lot of people. It's reminded me how special this show is, and how much everybody who watches it loves it. So, thank you very much to everyone who's come up and said some lovely things."
