Dan Walker swipes at BBC Breakfast as he reveals impact of leaving show for Channel 5

DAN Walker has taken a swipe at BBC Breakfast as he revealed the impact of leaving the show for Channel 5.

The popular journalist and presenter, 46, fronted the flagship show for six years.

However, he stepped away from BBC Breakfast and the broadcaster last year to move to Channel 5.

Now, a year later, Dan has revealed he has "no regrets" over the decision.

He said he was "convinced that it was the right thing to do at the right time".

The star went on to say: "It's a massive job to say farewell to, but I don't regret it."

In a swipe at the show and the gruelling early mornings, Dan revealed he is now "far more creative and alive".

He told Press Gazette: "When I used to get up at three I never used to worry about it because I enjoyed the job and, for about four hours, you feel like you're ahead of the game because your mind is clicking and being creative while everyone is in bed."

As well as presenting the news bulletins on Channel 5, Dan also hosts other current affairs programmes for the broadcaster.

It was recently announced that he and Helen Skelton have teamed up for a new travel show hitting screens soon.

The series will see the close friends and presenters explore Britain's first and finest long-distance trail, The Pennine Way.

Together they will meet the people that live and work there as they seek out the hidden gems and secrets of the area.

They will discover the diverse communities, industries, and businesses that make up the backbone of Britain, which they both call home.

Walker and Helen, 39, will immerse themselves in the rural landscape through challenging physical adventure activities, as well as exploring the iconic towns and countryside that attract millions of visitors each year.

They will meet and hear personal stories from locals to reflect on the past and contemporary life of Britain.