Dan Walker Wife: Who Is The Strictly Star Married To?
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Dan Walker is currently showcasing his dancing skills (or lack thereof) on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Last week, he came close to leaving the show after performing a Sleeping Beauty-inspired routine but were saved by fan votes.
Regular BBC viewers will know Dan from the BBC Breakfast show, which he presents each morning, but he has also reported for Match of the Day.
The journalist is also married with three children, and Dan regularly mentions his wife in his dedications on Strictly.
But who is Dan Walker’s wife?
Dan Walker Wife
Dan Walker has been married to his wife Sarah for 20 years. The two met at university – they both attended the University of Sheffield.
They tied the knot in 2001 after just two years of dating. Now, the couple has three children together: Susanna, Jessica, and Joe.
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Though Dan regularly works at the BBC’s main offices in Salford, Manchester, the family live in Sheffield. They moved back to the city in 2018, with Dan saying: “My wife Sarah and I moved to Sheffield last year because it’s played a big part in our lives – we both studied here and it’s where I began broadcasting.”
Though he doesn’t give much away about his wife, we do know that Sarah Walker is a keen baker.
On the occasion of a family birthday this year, Dan posted a picture of a delicious cake, saying: “We have a family birthday today and Mrs Walker has made @Nigella Lawson’s maple and pecan cake with meringue icing. Take a good look at it because it has already gone.”
Though Dan doesn’t share photos of his wife and children very often, there is another family member who gets introduced to the internet. The family also have a gorgeous cockapoo puppy called Winnie.
Dan has also given a tour around the family home he shares with his wife Sarah. He has an impressive country-style kitchen with an island, plus a home office and a massive garden with chic garden furniture.
Who is Dan Walker?
Dan Walker completed a Bachelors degree in History and a Masters degree in Journalism at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 1999.
His career actually started on radio in Sheffield. He gained work experience at the local Hallam FM station before moving full-time to a sports reporter role for Manchester Key 103 radio.
The 44-year-old’s TV career continued his interest in sport. He appeared as a commentator on the Football League Review Show, and in 2009 started presenting Football Focus.
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The journalist started his most famous job to date, presenting BBC Breakfast, in 2016. Dan also regularly presents segments for BBC Sport.
According to the annual BBC salary report, Dan Walker is one of the highest earners of all BBC Breakfast presenters. Last year, he raked up £295,000 for his BBC responsibilities, more than fellow presenter Naga Munchetty.
Dan actually earned £35,000 more in 2021 than he did the previous year.
Strictly Come Dancing 2021
This year, Dan was confirmed as one of the contestants of the nineteenth series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. He is paired with professional Slovenian/Ukrainian dancer Nadiya Bychkova.
The pair impressed the judges in the first two shows, raking up a total of 50 points.
However, in their third dance, they disappointed the judges and were close to going home. The pair were saved by viewers votes.
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Dan slipped up during their Sleeping Beauty-themed routine, and they came away with just 21 points – the second-lowest of the night.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast later, Dan blamed it on a busy week. He explained: “I interviewed the prime minister last week and had a lot going on last week. I don’t think I’ve ever been so tired in my entire life.
I just had a little moment where I had a brain fade.”
So far, baker and previous Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite is the favourite to win the show. Last week, he came within one point of a maximum score.
