Jon Kay will replace Dan Walker as a new regular presenter on BBC Breakfast.
Speaking on his new role, Jon said: “I’m over the moon to become the new regular presenter of BBC Breakfast and I’m looking forward to bringing our brilliant viewers the very latest news each morning alongside my good friend Sally and the rest of the team.
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“Sitting on the famous red sofa is a real privilege while covering the stories and issues that matter to our audience – home and abroad.”
Jon will pick up Dan Walker’s former role as the latest regular presenter on BBC Breakfast from Monday to Wednesday, effective immediately.
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Elsewhere Victoria Derbyshire will also be taking on a more regular role as she becomes joint lead presenter on Newsnight from September.
Victoria said she was “delighted” to be joining the Newsnight team under “new and ambitious” leadership.
“This is a special opportunity to take on one of the best jobs in British journalism and help shape the programme’s future. I can’t wait to champion more stories about people’s lives while holding those who represent them to account,” she added.
Jonathan Munro, Interim Director of BBC News, congratulated them both as he said the news was “fantastic” as they appointed “talent presenters” to share the news on air.
He added: “Jon’s a hugely experienced journalist who’s established himself as a favourite with BBC Breakfast viewers, and Victoria’s a formidable interviewer with an amazing connection to her audiences. Congratulations to both of them.”
Jon shared the news on his Twitter as he wrote: “Reshuffle latest! So delighted to share this news and join the outstanding BBC Breakfast team full time.
“An absolute honour to front the UK’s number one morning show with my mates @sallynugent @TVNaga01 and Charlie (and his new cat!)
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Dan Walker issued a message of congratulations following the new appointment as he wrote: “Brilliant news. Congratulations @jonkay01.
“Great bloke, top presenter and much loved by the BBCBreakfast team.”
Jon’s new role comes weeks after Dan Walker’s last day on BBC Breakfast ahead of his stint on Channel 5.
BBC Breakfast airs weekdays at 6am on BBC One.
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