{"id":2916,"date":"2021-08-10T14:11:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1310913"},"modified":"2021-08-10T14:35:08","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:35:08","slug":"meet-dan-walker-strictly-come-dancing-2021-contestant-and-bbc-breakfast-presenter","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/meet-dan-walker-strictly-come-dancing-2021-contestant-and-bbc-breakfast-presenter\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Dan Walker: Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant and BBC Breakfast presenter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s everything you need to know about Dan Walker as he joins Strictly. <\/p>

By Grace Henry\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 10 August 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker is swapping the studio for the ballroom as he joins Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> for the 19th series.<\/p>\n

Dan was announced as the eighth contestant in the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 line-up<\/a>, which will include 15 celebrities this year.<\/p>\n

He\u2019ll compete against Sara Davies<\/a>, AJ Odudu<\/a> and Tom Fletcher<\/a>, who are just some of the contestants who have been confirmed to be taking part.<\/p>\n

As he prepares to make his Strictly debut, why not get to know Dan a little better? Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

Who is Dan Walker?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Dan Walker, Football Focus host<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>44<\/p>\n

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Presenter<\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong>@mrdanwalker<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:<\/strong>\u00a0@mrdanwalker<\/a><\/p>\n

Dan Walker is a journalist, newsreader and presenter.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s known for presenting BBC Breakfast from 2016. He recently stepped down as the host of Football Focus after 12 years on the show.<\/p>\n

He also presents shows on BBC Radio 5 Live and has presented Sportoday on the BBC News Channel and BBC World News, as well as being a regular reporter for Final Score\u00a0and\u00a0Match of the Day.<\/p>

What has Dan said about signing up for Strictly Come Dancing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dan is feeling \u201cterrified\u201d about stepping onto the dance floor.<\/p>\n

After the news was announced that he\u2019d be joining the show, he said: \u201cI am definitely excited, a little bit worried, mostly terrified and a small part of me is considering going into hiding!<\/p>\n

\u201cMy kids have only ever asked me to go on two shows\u2026 Saturday Mash Up and Strictly. I did Saturday Mash Up this summer so\u2026 it\u2019s time to embrace the sequins.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dan Walker? More like Dan Waltzer. We cannot wait to see @mrdanwalker<\/a> swap @BBCBreakfast<\/a> for the #Strictly<\/a> ballroom!

???? https:\/\/t.co\/O3MKHeBiXd<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NXTXHAeg3W<\/a><\/p>\u2014 BBC Strictly \u2728 (@bbcstrictly) August 10, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>

Strictly is expected to return to the BBC in Autumn 2021. Want something else to watch? Check out our full\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our dedicated\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0hub.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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