Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp Nina Warhurst, who has been a familiar face on BBC Breakfast for nearly 10 years, has announced her departure from the show, much to the disappointment of her fans. The 44-year-old journalist first started reporting for the programme in 2018 and was later promoted to the role of main business presenter in 2020, taking over from Steph McGovern, who left to host her own Channel 4 show, which has since been cancelled. Over the past few years, Nina has often taken the reins of BBC Breakfast, presenting the show alongside veteran stars such as Jon Kay and Sally Nugent. However, she recently revealed to her Twitter followers that she would be leaving BBC Breakfast to join the BBC’s News at One. As we prepare to say goodbye to Nina on the red sofa, let’s take a look back at her career and some of the personal challenges she’s faced…
Nina pictured with her husband and young family
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Nina began her career in acting, appearing in shows like Casualty and the ITV series Butterfly Collectors in the 1990s. She then transitioned into broadcasting, working for Russia Today in Moscow before moving to Channel M. In 2010, she joined the BBC, where she has remained ever since, reports the Mirror. Nina started her journey at the Beeb as a regional news anchor for East Midlands Today, North West Tonight and Sunday Politics in the North West. But it’s not just news that Nina has covered – she was also part of the 2014 World Cup coverage for BBC Sport and served as a political editor at BBC North West in 2016. When she secured her spot on BBC Breakfast, Nina Warhurst couldn’t contain her excitement, taking to social media to express her joy: “I’m so excited to formally join the BBC Breakfast team; it’s a programme I have always loved, both as a viewer and as a journalist.” Despite her soaring career, Nina was dealing with personal struggles away from the spotlight. In 2023, the mother of three opened up about the heartache of losing three close family members within months. She shared an emotional post with her followers, revealing she had to say “three goodbyes” to people she “loved very much”, and posted a touching photo from one of the memorial services. Nina described the service as a “memorial celebration” held on a gloriously sunny day in Bath, where guests were asked to avoid wearing black attire. The journalist wrote: “With my Mum and sisters at a memorial celebration yesterday (‘no black please’). We’ve said three big goodbyes in the last few months to people we loved very much. “And they loved us since we were kids – guided us, made us laugh, helped us feel safe. It’s been bruising having a run of grief, but made me appreciative of the support you get from the special elders of your extended village – whatever that is and whoever they are.” The previous year brought more challenges for Nina when her father, Chris, received a dementia diagnosis. She has openly discussed the guilt she battles when frustration creeps in over his memory issues.
Nina is leaving BBC Breakfast for another role
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Nina has opened up about the challenges she faced during her recent pregnancy and the birth of her daughter, Nancy. The BBC Breakfast star shared on social media: “It’s been *hard* tho! A harder pregnancy. A tougher delivery and a longer recovery… maybe it’s being older… but also I’d somehow forgotten.” She candidly discussed the postpartum difficulties she encountered and her worries about the labour not proceeding as expected. Nina, who married Ted Fraser in a stunning New York ceremony in 2014, is also a proud mother to two sons, Digby and Michael. Despite the hurdles, Nina is determined to return to her role on BBC Breakfast when little Nancy reaches six months, a decision she actively defends to her online followers.
