Nina Warhurst, the well-known BBC presenter, has addressed fans after her recent appearance on BBC News sparked concern. The Wythenshawe-born newsreader, who has been a familiar face on the broadcaster since 2010, became lead presenter of BBC News at One last year.
During a broadcast this week, viewers noticed she was not wearing makeup on one side of her face, leading to questions and worries. Taking to Instagram, the 45-year-old explained that she had been advised to let her eye rest. She wrote: "Thanks for the concerned msgs about my asymmetrical mush. I'm in no pain or discomfort, and my lovely pharmacist is helping - left eye just needs a few days off makeup."
Nina's Journey at the BBC
Nina began her BBC career as a business and consumer presenter on BBC Breakfast. In May 2024, she started presenting BBC News at One and became its lead presenter the following year. Reflecting on her role last year, she said: "I'll be hanging up the high-viz and hairnet for a wee while as I join the BBC's News at One."
She recalled her early days at BBC Breakfast: "The second photo was almost exactly seven years ago. I was heavily pregnant, very nervous, and unbelievably excited to be offered a few shifts on the national broadcast treasure that is @bbcbreakfast … @stephlunch took time to show me the ropes."
Nina added: "The job was made permanent as we came out of a lockdown and began looking around and wondering how we might pick up the pieces to heal and live again. It's been a privilege to help support our audiences through this tumultuous time."
She expressed gratitude for her career opportunities: "When I was a teenager hoping to work in journalism, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine there'd be all these opportunities half a mile from my Salford home." Nina also promised to continue appearing on BBC Breakfast, joking about "torturing Roger with my stories of air frying and washing lines."
