Dan Walker reveals snow disaster as he’s forced to abandon car on the road in mad dash to make radio job on time

DAN Walker has revealed his snow disaster which caused him to arrive at work late.

The former BBC Breakfast host, who now hosts the weekday radio show on Classic FM, was impacted by the snowy weather in the UK today.

For the first time since 2010, England has had snow in November, with the country thrust into chaos after white flakes fell to the ground overnight on Monday, and on Tuesday morning.

Living in Sheffield, Dan woke up to a winter wonderland scene this morning, which he appreciated at first glance.

Taking to his Instagram story first thing, Dan shared a snap of some snow-covered trees and bushes, seemingly happy to see the snow glistening outside of his window.

But shortly after his initial post about the snow, Dan shared a snap of his car, which he had to abandon after it broke down.

Dan’s car broke down while he was en route from his home to the Classic FM studio, and he then documented his car horror on social media.

“Had to abandon broken down car in the snow this morning. Very late for Classic FM show,” he penned on X and Instagram, alongside a snap of his car.

“Hopefully on air soon. Stay safe out there,” he concluded.

Responding on X, formerly known as Twitter, one person wrote, “Lucy has been holding down the fort brilliantly. Safe travels.”

Another said, “I know they stay 3 flakes of snow and Britain grinds to a halt but you didn’t have to join in.”

‘NORMAL FROSTY DAY’

“Sorry Dan that just looks like a normal frosty day in my area, there’s no snow there,” slammed a third.

While a fourth added, “Barely a dusting.”

And a fifth penned, “With all your wonga would have thought you could afford a decent motor that doesn’t break down at the first sign of snow Dan.”

Lucy Coward covers the early breakfast slot before Dan gets into the studio, with fans praising her for stepping in and staying on air for longer while Dan was absent.

DAN’S CAREER CHANGE

Dan, who hosts the weekday breakfast show on Classic FM, also presents 5 News on Channel 5 each evening.

The skilled journalist and broadcaster became a household name when he hosted Football Focus from 2009 to 2021.

He then became known nationwide when he became a presenter on BBC Breakfast, with him hosting daily shoes from 2016 until May 2022.

It was in April 2022 that Dan announced, via a Twitter video, that he would be leaving the BBC to move to Channel 5, where he started in June of that year.

During his final BBC Breakfast show more than two years ago, Dan gushed, “It’s always been my dream to do a job like this. It feels a bit surreal I won’t be sitting on the sofa anymore.”

He added, “I’ve had so many incredible memories. Thank you for tuning in.

“Things change. Change can be tough sometimes but it’s also good. Keep watching and thank you for having me.

“I love doing this job and I always find it amazing that other people enjoy watching you do something that you love.”