BBC Breakfast: Louise Minchin announces date she’s leaving
BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker took to social media this morning to wish his co-host Louise Minchin a very happy birthday before revealing that he will not be by her side on the show today. The 44-year-old TV star admitted that he was "deserting" the birthday girl in order to take part in a golfing event.
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Dan informed fans that he is competing in the BMW PGA Pro-Am Championship at Wentworth golf club this morning.
The event sees a host of celebrities, including Spiderman actor Tom Holland and Olympic stars Sam Quek and Denise Lewis, go head to head.
It also features fellow TV presenters Helen Skelton, Ronan Keating and Vernon Kay to name a few.
Dan also said he had some "Strictly stuff" to do ahead of the launch of the 2021 series next week.
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"Happy birthday to the magnificent @louiseminchin… who I have deserted to play in the @BMWPGA pro am and do some #Strictly stuff [grimacing face and laughing emoji] #BBCBreakfast," he tweeted, in view of his 722,800 followers.
"Shame! Missing Lou's last birthday shift!" one follower remarked.
Meanwhile, others took to the comments section of his post to send the presenter well wishes.
"Happy Birthday @louiseminchin have an amazing day," a second added.
Dan also included an amusing picture of the pair.