He’s been presenting BBC Breakfast for six years.
But Dan Walker was left red-faced on Wednesday as he forgot to set his alarms for the morning show, leaving him running late.
The broadcaster, 41, took to Twitter to reveal the blunder to his fans, which came before for his final Wednesday morning show ever, as he prepares to move to Channel 5 news.
Oops! Dan Walker was left red-faced on Wednesday as he forgot to set his alarms for BBC Breakfast, and narrowly missed being late
Luckily, the former Strictly Come Dancing star’s internal body clock kicked in.
Alongside a photo of him and co-host Sally Nugent on the infamous red sofa, Dan tweeted: ‘My last ever Wednesday on #BBCBreakfast and guess what? I forgot to set my alarms for the first time in 6 years
‘Thankfully the body clock kicked in and I wasn’t too late. I hope you can join us today.’
Mistake: The broadcaster, 41, took to Twitter to reveal the blunder to his fans, which came before for his final Wednesday morning show ever, as he prepares to move to Channel 5 news
Made it in time: Luckily, the former Strictly Come Dancing star’s internal body clock kicked in the nick of time to wake him up in time for the 6am show
It comes as Dan is preparing to leave the BBC next week in order to be lead anchor at Channel 5.
He has insisted that his move from BBC to the ITN channel was not ‘motivated by money’.
However it has since been reported that Dan will sign an eye watering £1.5million to host the new channel’s nightly news programme.
Moneybags: It’s been reported that Dan will sign an eye watering £1.5million to host the new channel’s nightly news programme after claiming his move wasn’t ‘motivated by money’
According to The Sun, the star who reportedly earned £300,000 a year at the BBC, was unhappy when bosses refused to give him his own prime-time show.
A sources told the publication, Dan attempted to use Channel 5’s eye-popping offer as leverage with BBC bosses in a bid to secure his own more high-profile show.
The source said: ‘He went to them to discuss his future after getting the offer from Channel 5 in the hope that they’d give him what he wanted to keep him on the breakfast show. But they refused and were left raging.’
The deal will see the Strictly star on screens at 5pm four nights a week as well as presenting six hours of prime time shows every year.
Dan told BBC Breakfast viewers on Tuesday: ‘I’ve never ever been motivated by money in any job that I’ve ever taken’.
The broadcaster will also have the opportunity to earn even more at the new channel by standing in for Jeremy Vine, 56, when the star is on leave from his popular mid-morning show.
Dan’s deals! A sources told the publication, Dan attempted to use Channel 5’s eye-popping offer as leverage with BBC bosses in a bid to secure his own more high-profile show (pictured with co-host Sally Nugent)
According to the publication the Strictly star was approached by Channel 5 last month when current anchor, and former BBC breakfast presenter Sian Williams, 57, decided to step down.
MailOnline have contacted Dan’s representatives, Channel 5 and BBC for comment.
Dan follows a string of huge names to ditch the Beeb recently – including Jon Sopel, Emily Maitlis and Andrew Marr – which has sparked fears of a mass exodus of talent.
Dan’s dosh: The broadcaster will also have the opportunity to earn even more at the new channel by standing in for Jeremy Vine, 56, when the star is on leave from his popular mid-morning show.
His former Breakfast co-star Louise Minchin also left last year as she looked to spent more quality time with her family.
The journalist shared a video on Twitter announcing the news, saying: ‘I have a little bit of news for you.
‘In the next few weeks I’m going to be leaving BBC Breakfast and moving to 5News and to Channel 5.
‘I’m really excited but this has also been a massive decision for me because I love BBC Breakfast. I love working alongside Sally and I love the team there.
Bye bye: Dan follows a string of huge names to ditch the Beeb recently – including Jon Sopel, Emily Maitlis and Andrew Marr – which has sparked fears of a mass exodus of talent (pictured with strictly partner Nadiya Bychkova)
‘But Channel 5 came with big ambitions, with big plans and I don’t think opportunities like this come around very often and I can’t wait.
‘I’ve also had the incredible privilege of working on some iconic programmes over the last few years, both at the BBC and elsewhere.
‘What I like about this deal is I not only get to present the news but also host a whole range of new programmes right across the channel.
‘And what an honour to step into the shoes of Sian Williams. I know how popular she is with both the team and the audience.
He said: ‘All I can say is I will do my very best to maintain her incredibly high standards.’
Walker added in a statement: ‘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.’
Exit: His former Breakfast co-star Louise Minchin also left last year as she looked to spend more quality time with her family
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