BBC presenter Nina Warhurst gave fans a quiet update on her health days after sparking 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.
Warhurst later shared a heartbreaking post discussing the “difficult week” she had experienced covering distressing news items at work.
And on Thursday, the former BBC presenter shared a video of herself that appeared to assauge fan concerns about her health as it showed her eye was improving.
Warhurst‘s eye - which she has avoided putting make-up on for the past two weeks - looked noticeably less red and swollen as she filmed an amusing clip poking fun at “icky” men who try to help female drivers park.
She wrote: “Discussing with my sisters this week the specific ick around men taking it upon themselves to guide you in to park.”
The broadcaster mimed a man gesturing to a driver, using her hands to indicate that they should drive forward, reverse, turn the wheel.
“Ironically makes me want to drive in to a wall,” Warhurst wryly captioned the video.
Fans flooded the comments to share their amusement, with some remarking that her eye was looking better.
“Eye is looking good happy to see Nina,” one wrote as another agreed: “You’re looking well this week!”
Warhurst sparked concern over the appearance of her 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.”
Days later, Warhurst shared her devastation over having to cover 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."
She 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."
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.”
