BBC presenter Nina Warhurst shared an emotional post about her “difficult week” days after sparking health concerns with viewers on-air.
The 45-year-old newsreader faced worried messages from viewers after appearing on BBC News At One with swelling on her left eyelid last week.
She put fans at ease with a message on Instagram, explaining that she was not in “pain or discomfort”.
Warhurst later shared a heartbreaking post discussing the struggles she faces covering distressing news items at work, such as with the harrowing death of toddler Preston Davey.
The teacher who murdered the infant received a life sentence, while his partner was jailed for 25 years,
Reflecting on recent days, the presenter posted: "It's been a difficult week at work. The stories affecting children have weighed heavy on all of us in the office.”
She went on: "I'm having a gentle day with my little one, and we will go and say a prayer later for the ones who didn't get the start in life that every single child deserves.
"Weeks like this I am proud of the teams at the BBC for listening to the unlistenable in court, allowing families broken hearts to be seen, and their voices to be heard.
“Our journalists work hard to get it right, and inevitably sometimes it comes home. Children who suffer should never be forgotten."
The former BBC Breakfast presenter was met with an outpouring of support in the comments, with Stacey Dooley writing: "I can't even get past the first paragraphs without crying.
“It's incomprehensible. Sending love."
One supporter added: "Stories like this must really play on your mind. Please make sure you take care of yourself Nina."
Another posted, “These stories are so distressing to hear Nina Warhurst and when you’re a deep empath they hit harder,” and someone else commented: “I totally agree with you - the BBC do an amazing job.”
It comes after Warhurst sparked concern over the appearance of her left eye during a recent broadcast.
One viewer asked on X: “Nina. Is your left eye okay??” while another wrote: “@NinaWarhurst hoping your eye is ok?”
A third asked: “#bbcnewsatone gosh what's wrong with one of her eyes she should get that checked asap get well soon.”
She reassured fans, writing: “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.”
Warhurst joined BBC Breakfast in 2018 as a business and consumer presenter before becoming a regular news anchor.
In May 2024, she began presenting the BBC News at One and was appointed the programme's main presenter the following year, succeeding Anna Foster.
Announcing the move, she reflected on her journey from BBC Breakfast, writing: “I'll be hanging up the high-viz and hairnet for a wee while as I join the BBC's News at One.
“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 and help me feel at home.”
She 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. I am always amazed by those who invite us in to share their stories. 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.
“Our London colleagues built a gem of a lunchtime programme, and I can't wait to work with our amazing team as we take it forward. Ps - I'll still be popping up on the red sofa - if only to continue torturing Roger with my stories of air frying and washing lines.”
