Monday 6 June 2022 02:49 AM Dan Walker says early mornings for his BBC Breakfast role took a toll on his ... trends now
Dan Walker says getting up at three in the morning each day while working on BBC Breakfast took a toll on his mind and body.
The broadcaster, 45, begins presenting 5 News on Channel 5 on Monday and he insists he did not leave the BBC for financial reasons.
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Dan says he simply thought it was time to move on after anchoring for the last six years alongside Louise Minchin and then Sally Nugent, with the screen star managing on just four hours sleep a night for a long time.
Moving on: Dan Walker, 45, says getting up at three in the morning each day while working on BBC Breakfast took a toll on his mind and body
He told the Mirror: 'I think getting up at three o'clock in the morning for six and a half years, it definitely does sort of take its toll on your brain and your body.
'So even though I've managed to cope with four hours of sleep for a long time, I think I'm looking forward to a more regular sleeping and waking pattern.
'I'm going to stay overnight a couple of nights in London and do four days-a-week but we will work it out and hopefully I'll get to spend more time with my family. They are being very flexible.'
Ready: Dan is set to join 5 News alongside co-host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije who he admits he has had no newsroom run-through with as he wants things to happen organically
Dan is set to join 5 News alongside co-host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije who he admits he has had no newsroom run-through with as he wants things to happen organically.
'I went in and had a look around the studio and I'm quite keen to have a bit of movement involved in it,' he explained.
'But I didn't really want to do a run through because I don't really like rehearsing too much.'
Celebrations: Dan celebrated with a huge BBC Breakfast leaving do last month, filled with his friends and family
Meanwhile, Dan, who has reportedly been given a £1.5million salary for his new role, insists he will not be taking on a presenting style similar to Piers Morgan's, saying he will not give his opinion too much on screen.
Dan left BBC Breakfast this month after six years at the helm, celebrating with a huge leaving do filled with his friends and family.
The broadcaster took to Instagram to share a slew of snaps from the night, and a string of selfies with some famous faces.
Famous friends: The broadcaster, 45, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a slew of snaps from the night, and a string of selfies with some famous faces (Naga Munchetty pictured)
He also posed alongside a life-size cardboard cutout of himself, quipping: 'Anybody want a cardboard cutout which is slightly taller than my human form?'
He beamed widely as he posed for a photo with Naga Munchetty, who sported a classic red lip, and another with a glamorous looking Sally Nugent.
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