10-07-2025
EXCLUSIVE Future of Dan Walker's Channel 5 travel series with Helen Skelton REVEALED after his TV disappearance and her blossoming romance with co-star Gethin Jones
The future of Dan Walker and Helen Skelton 's Channel 5 travel series has finally been revealed after his recent disappearance from screens.
Dan, 48, previously issued a plea to fans to share their praise of the show with bosses after the first series in a bid to get it recommissioned.
It worked, as Dan and Helen, 41, returned to screens last year to explore Yorkshire's stunning landscape and its hidden gems.
Stops on their trip included checking out the vast moorlands, Malham Cove and the picturesque villages in Bronte Country.
Now, MailOnline can exclusively reveal the duo have signed a new deal with Channel 5 to front another travelogue series.
The pair have already started filming the next instalment, which will once again be set in Yorkshire.
Dan told MailOnline: 'It's great to be back on the road with Helen and where better than Yorkshire? Everywhere we go we see breathtaking views, meet some brilliant characters and uncover those hidden gems.
'There's something really special about exploring a place which is so rich in history and culture and getting to do it all with Helen guarantees plenty of laughs along the way. Boots on, brew in hand and pockets full of biscuits.
'We are ready for whatever Yorkshire throws at us!'
A TV insider added: 'Dan and Helen's chemistry on air is plain to see and viewers adore watching them together.
'They're both big names for Channel 5 and are already part of the family, resonating with their core demographic.
'Dan and Helen are really chuffed at how popular the show has become and absolutely love making it, at the end of the day it's just like two mates hanging out.'
In series one, viewers watched as the pair donned their hiking gear to explore the Pennine mountains, known as the 'backbone of Britain'.
Last week Dan was forced to address fans' concerns after he disappeared from television and radio, leaving them worried he had 'quit' the roles.
It comes after Dan was forced to speak out following an extended absence from the airwaves as fans were left concerned he had 'quit' his roles
The dad-of-three anchors Channel 5 News and also hosts a breakfast show on Classic FM.
In a video message, Dan said: 'Hello, I've been asked by quite a few people if I've left Channel 5 and why I've disappeared from Classic FM. The answer is twofold.'
He continued: 'First is, I'm on holiday with the family for a couple of weeks and the second is that I'm filming a new series for Channel 5 which you should be able to see I think in September, which I can't tell you too much about but it's going to be great fun.
'So that's why I've not been on the telly. The radio I'll be back on Monday and I'll be back on 5 News in a couple of weeks time once I've finished filming the series.
'There you go, that's the answer, it looks like the lovely weather is over, the rain has returned, have a great day.'
Meanwhile, it was recently revealed how mum-of-three Helen is reportedly dating her Morning Live co-star Gethin Jones.
After appearing on-screen together, the pair's friendship is believed to have blossomed into something more in recent months.
A source previously told MailOnline: 'Helen and Gethin have an extremely close working relationship and there's a feeling in recent months their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection.
'They're both keen to keep a lid on it to avoid public scrutiny but there's no denying their closeness both off and on-screen.'
The co-hosts, who appear on BBC's Morning Live together on weekday mornings, first sparked rumours of a possible romance in March during a joint 24-hour roller-skating challenge for Comic Relief.
