Away from the TV sets, presenter Dan Walker is loved-up with his “absolutely amazing” wife, whom he has ‘loved for over half my life’15:06, 18 Jul 2026Dan Walker has become a familiar face on TV in recent years - but is his rarely-seen wife?‌The presenter is best known for his role on BBC Breakfast, a position he held for six years between 2016 and 2022. Now as the face of Channel 5 News, he enjoyed a brief stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and also fronted BBC's Football Focus for 12 years.‌Dan also hosts his Channel 5 lifestyle programme titled Yorkshire Great and Small with fellow TV star Helen Skelton that airs this weekend. But away from the TV sets and shows, what do we know about Dan’s marriage to his wife?‌Who is Dan Walker's wife Sarah?Dan has been married to his wife Sarah since 2001, after the pair met as students at the University of Sheffield. They now share three children — Susanna, Jessica and Joe — and live in Sheffield, having moved from London in 2017.“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,” he told the Daily Mail in 2018.‌Despite their long marriage, Sarah has largely stayed out of the public eye. Walker previously explained in an Instagram Q&A: “She doesn’t want to be on social media. Simple as that. She’s much wiser than me.”Dan gushes over 'amazing' SarahSarah made a rare appearance during Dan’s Strictly stint. He appeared on the show in 2021 and was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova. The pair survived until week 11 and finished in fifth place.‌And during one week of the glitzy BBC One show, Dan’s wife watched from the audience as Walker dedicated a Viennese waltz to her and their children. He said: “I’m just going to gush over her for a moment.“Because she’s one of those people, the more you know her the more you love her. And I’ve known her and loved her for over half my life. There she is, she’s absolutely amazing, she’s such a special person and I love her to bits. I hope she enjoyed that because we really loved it.”Dan on 'low point' in their marriage‌Although the pair are smitten, Dan previously recalled a particular “low point” in his romance with Sarah after a romantic gesture didn’t go to plan.Talking about Valentine’s Day, Dan told iNews: “My best gifts over the years have included posh chocolates, meals out and a surprise trip to see Les Miserables at the theatre.“If watching Michael Ball belting out Empty Chairs and Empty Tables was the height of my Valentinian prowess, then the low point came about a decade ago when I inexplicably decided to wrap a saucepan up with an accompanying card.”Article continues belowHe went on to explain the fallout: “‘I know we don’t take it really seriously,’ said Mrs Walker the next morning, ‘But can we never go down the kitchen route again please?’ I offered no excuses. It was a poor choice."Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen airs every Saturday at 4pm on Channel 5.