DAN Walker has become a familiar face on TV after a long stint on BBC Breakfast.
The star has carved out a successful career for himself, but who is he?
How old is Dan Walker?
Born on March 19, 1977, Daniel Meirion Walker is an English journalist and television presenter from Crawley, West Sussex.
Dan earned a BA degree in history before undergoing an MA degree in journalism at the University of Sheffield.
Dan is an active patron of several charities including the Sheffield Children's Hospital alongside Jessica Ennis-Hill
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He married Sarah Walker in 2001 and the couple has three children together.
When did Dan join BBC Breakfast?
In 2016, Dan replaced Bill Turnbull as presenter of BBC Breakfast.
His first show aired on February 29 and he presented the programme with Louise Minchin.
Dan hit the headlines in 2018 after his salary revealed he earns almost double the amount of his female co-presenter.
However, Dan pointed to the fact that his earnings come from fronting multiple shows.
He has since left BBC Breakfast and now works on 5 News on Channel 5.
What other TV shows has Dan been on?
His professional broadcasting career started with work experience at Sheffield's Hallam FM before joining BBC regional news programme North West Tonight.
Dan fronted BBC's Football Focus from August 2009 until he quit in 2021.
He also presented on BBC Radio 5 Live and regularly reports for Final Score and Match Of The Day.
Dan has also been a main part of the BBC Sport team covering both the 2010 Fifa World Cup, the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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In 2021 Dan took to the dance floor and competed in Strictly Come Dancing with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova.
He left BBC Breakfast in 2022.
Why did Dan Walker quit Football Focus?
Dan revealed in April 2021 that he was leaving Football Focus after 12 years on the show.
He teased he quit because there were "one or two exciting opportunities" coming his way.
He told fans: "This is going to be my last season presenting Football Focus.
"It has been an amazing 12 years and I can honestly say I have loved every single second of it.
"I am so proud of the job we’ve done, the changes we’ve made and issues we’ve looked at a time when the football landscape has changed immeasurably.
"But, having said all that, after 12 years it's time for someone else to take the reins."
What is Dan Walker's net worth?
Dan is estimated to have a net worth anywhere between £800,000 to £4million.
He reportedly earns £500,000 a year at Channel 5.
He is said to have earned £295,000 before leaving the BBC.
