Jon Kay named as Dan Walker's replacement on BBC Breakfast

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief | 09 July 2022

Jon Kay is confirmed as Dan Walker's permanent replacement as the male host of BBC Breakfast.

Jon Kay as been confirmed as the new lead male presenter on BBC Breakfast effective immediately.

The 52-year-old has been working on the show for the last eight years and has been temporarily filling the role opposite Sally Nugent following the departure of Dan Walker to Channel 5 earlier this year.

Announcing the news, Kay said in a statement: "I'm over the moon to become the new regular presenter of BBC Breakfast and I'm looking forward to bringing our brilliant viewers the very latest news each morning alongside my good friend Sally and the rest of the team.

"Sitting on the famous red sofa is a real privilege while covering the stories and issues that matter to our audience – home and abroad."

The show's editor Richard Frediani added: "Jon is a brilliant broadcaster who can turn his hand to hard-hitting news stories, celebrity interviews and everything in between.

"Already a member of the BBC Breakfast family, we are thrilled to have him join the team as a regular presenter."

Kay and Nugent will front the show from Mondays to Wednesdays, while Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty will continue to host from Thursdays to Saturdays.

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