BBC Presenter Nina Warhurst Addresses No-Makeup Look After Viewer Concern
BBC Host Explains No-Makeup Look After Viewer Worry

BBC presenter Nina Warhurst has addressed viewer concern after appearing without makeup on one side of her face during broadcasts this week. The BBC News at One lead presenter took to Instagram to reassure her followers, stating she is in no pain or discomfort.

Viewer Reactions

Viewers expressed worry on social media, with comments such as "Poor Nina" and concerns about her eye. One viewer remarked, "Did Nina Warhurst on BBC News at One forget to do make-up/lashes on one eye today?"

Nina's Response

Nina posted on Instagram: "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." She also shared a photo wearing an England football shirt ahead of a match.

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Nina has been a familiar face on BBC since 2010, working as a business and consumer presenter on BBC Breakfast. In May 2024, she began presenting BBC News at One and became its main presenter the following year, taking over from Anna Foster.

Career Milestone

Reflecting on her new role, Nina 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 and expressed gratitude for the opportunities close to her home in Salford.

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