Dan Walker bowed out of 'BBC Breakfast' in an emotional final show today (17.05.22), which saw his former co-host Louise Minchin make a one-off return.
Dan Walker bowed out of BBC Breakfast in an emotional final show
The 45-year-old TV presenter spent the last 30 minutes of his final show looking back at his best moments, and as he signed off from the programme in a heartfelt speech, Dan thanked the 'BBC Breakfast' team and the viewers for their huge support over the years.
Dan - who has quit 'BBC Breakfast' after six years to take on a role as the Channel 5 News anchor - said: "I've had so many incredible moments working on this programme and wonderful moments this role has given me. There aren't many jobs where you get a chance to give a voice to people who don't have a voice, and to tell other people's stories.
"It's been a real privilege to sit here and present this programme.
"The other thing I want to say is thank you for tuning in. Thank you for all the comments, the kind messages, and the many lovely words over the years. And thank you for the support in loads of different things, including the dancing.
"I think it's safe to say that I, and all of us, we never take any of that for granted, the fact people watch this programme and enjoy this programme, and feel it's a part of their lives.
"I also wanted to thank the team on 'BBC Breakfast'. Everybody has been up most of the night making this programme, as they do every day, and you are all, genuinely, some of the best people I've ever worked with in my career.
"Thank you for all the support and the help and the love and the hard work as well.
"At a time when trust and truth have never been more important, it's great to work with a team who do everything to make sure that what we do and what we say is fair and accurate. That is so important."
Dan also had a message for his successor, admitting he hopes whoever it is they will "care" about the show and its viewers.
He added: "I've no idea who is going to sit here in the future, who this job is going to go to.
"But I hope they care about the programme, care about the people they work with, and care about the viewers as well."
Earlier in the episode, Louise - who quit her role as co-host of 'BBC Breakfast' in 2021 after appearing on the show for more than 20 years - made a surprise return to the programme's iconic red sofa to wish her former co-host well.
She said: "It's very emotional to be here and I know that lots of people watching will be very, very sad that you're leaving because you have touched the hearts of the nation over the last six years."
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