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Who is BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay?
EVER since Dan Walker announced he was leaving BBC Breakfast, Jon Kay is believed to be the front runner to take on the role permanently.
Kay has been filling in for Dan since his departure but the BBC is yet to confirm whether he will be a permanent replacement alongside Sally Nugent.
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Who is Jon Kay?
Jonathan Francis "Jon" Kay is a 52-year-old English TV presenter, newsreader, and journalist.
Born on November 8, 1969, in Hull, Yorkshire, he is best known for his work on BBC News.
After graduating from Exeter University in 1992, he joined the BBC as a trainee local reporter, where he worked at local radio stations.
He later got a full-time job at BBC Bristol.
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Following his time working at BBC Bristol and local radio stations, he made the move to London to work as a political reporter and news correspondent for the BBC.
In 2014, he reported from Portugal on the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
What TV shows has he presented?
Kay has presented several programmes for the BBC including Drive on 5 live, the BBC Two environmental series It’s Not Easy Being Green and a documentary about bread-making for BBC Four.
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He became a BBC News at Six correspondent during the London Olympics in 2012 and an election correspondent during the 2015 general election campaign.
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He also is a regular presenter on BBC Breakfast, stepping in to cover for Dan Walker and Charlie Stayt.
Kay is now the favourite to take over from Dan and applications for the presenting role were shown on the BBC website and closed on May 24.
Does Jon have social media?
Yes, Kay has a Twitter account with over 43 thousand followers.
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Is he married and does he have children?
Kay is married to former journalist and BBC News correspondent Francesca Kasteliz.
The pair met while they were both working in the Bristol newsroom in 1998.
They have three children together.
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Kasteliz now works as a performance coach for presenters, reporters, spokespeople and more.
Her profile on says: “Whether you’re a TV presenter, would-be TV talent, a reporter/correspondent, an expert in your field, a CEO or spokesperson for your organisation – I can help you fine-tune the skills you need to be the best you can be on-air."
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