Dan Walker quits BBC Breakfast

Dan Walker has been a daily feature on BBC Breakfast, which he presents alongside Sally Nugent from MediaCity, since February 2016 when he replaced Bill Turnbull. He also presented Football Focus until a year ago, having joined the show in 2009.

In the most recent BBC salary report, Walker was revealed to be on a package worth £295,000-£299,999.

An alumnus of the University of Sheffield, he was previously a presenter on Manchester’s Key 103 (now Hits Radio), having started his career at Hallam FM. He later moved to Granada Television as a commentator on the Football League Review show, before going to North West Tonight.

Richard Frediani, Editor of BBC Breakfast, said in a tweet: “Dan Walker has been a brilliant Presenter on #BBCBreakfast for more than 6 years. From Tony’s flypast and highlighting loneliness with Terrence to special programmes including live from No 10.

“Thanks for your time on the red sofa and your friendship to all on and off screen.”