In Dan Walker news the presenter explained his absence from BBC breakfast
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Dan Walker news: BBC Breakfast host explains absence from the show this week

Looks like the rollercoaster has begun for Dan

In the latest Dan Walker news, the presenter has been mysteriously absent from BBC Breakfast this week and viewers are wondering why.

The 44-year-old journalist has, however, explained his no-show after worried fans speculated.

What is the latest Dan Walker news?

Host Louise Minchin posted a selfie on Twitter this morning (August 20), alongside co-host Ben Thompson.

She captioned the wacky image: “Good morning from #BBCBreakfast and Ben has just made it into my morning selfie. @BBCBenThompson.”

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However, fans immediately asked why Dan wasn’t on the sofa with her this morning.

One fan asked: “When is the lovely @mrdanwalker joining you again Louise? Or is he having time off to train for @bbcstrictly?”

Dan actually replied and said he was “spending time with his family”.

Day one of Strictly

However, it wasn’t long until that Dan revealed the real reason he missed today’s show.

Dan shared an image of himself on a train at 7.20am, all zipped up in a coat and wearing a mask.

He said: “On an early train to that there London for Day 1 of #Strictly.

“Filming [tick emoji], hair & make-up [lipstick emoji], wardrobe [face screaming in fear emoji].”

Dan Walker from BBC Breakfast will appear on strictly come dancing 2021
Dan is one of the favourites for Strictly (Credit: BBC)

Who else is on Strictly this year?

Dan is taking his place alongside a star-studded group of contestants in the new series of Strictly.

The likes of Tilly Ramsay, Robert Webb, Sara Davies and AJ Odudu and former Corrie actress Katie McGlynn are all set to sashay onto the dancefloor.

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Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and McFly’s Tom Fletcher also take part.

And the bookies think Dan stands a good chance of winning – he’s 6/1 second favourite!

The series starts net month.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor