Dan Walker has revealed why he’s not been on BBC Breakfast lately.
The 44-year-old’s absence had set alarm bells ringing with avid viewers questioning his whereabouts as Louise Minchin continued fronting the show with other presenters.
Some fans wondered whether he had taken a step back from his presenting duties following the announcement that he is set to compete on the up-coming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
And after Louise posted a selfie from the BBC Breakfast studio, fans asked where Dan was.
Louise captioned the post: “Good morning from #BBCBreakfast and Ben has just made it into my morning selfie. @BBCBenThompson.”
One fan commented: “When is the lovely @mrdanwalker joining you again Louise?
“Or is he having time off to train for @bbcstrictly?”
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Louise took the time out to reassure the viewer and responded: “He will be back soon, don’t worry.”
Dan then piped up on Twitter to break his silence on his time off from the early morning show.
He quote tweeted the fan and wrote: “Back soon. Just spending time with the family,” before adding a thumbs up emoji.
Fans seemingly appreciated his response, with one commenting: “Hi Dan. Is it still a rule that you have to create a bubble and isolate in a hotel with the strictly cast before the launch show or has that been relaxed this year?
“If so, of course you want to spend time with your family!! Can’t wait to see you on the dancefloor!!”
Another replied: “Enjoy family time. Look forward to seeing you in suits and sequins.”
And a third penned: “A well deserved break after the Olympics and before the crazy madness of Strictly! Enjoy Dan x.”
Dan has been placed as one of the bookies’ top picks for this year’s dancing competition.
He will compete against the likes of Olympic champion Adam Peaty, Peep Show actor Robert Webb, and McFly’s Tom Fletcher.
The ranked outsider for this year’s dancing series is former EastEnders star Nina Wadia.
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Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite will compete in the show’s first ever all-male pairing on the show, following shortly after boxer Nicola Adams paired up with Katya Jones in the competition’s first same-sex dance couple.
When it was announced Dan was going to be involved, he said: “My kids have only asked me to go on two shows – Saturday Mash-Up! and Strictly. I did Saturday Mash-Up! so it’s time to embrace the sequins.”