BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst hits back as trolls criticise her appearance
BBC News presenter Nina Warhurst has clapped back at a viewer's unasked-for critique of her accent and wardrobe. Recently stepping up to present BBC 's News at One and occasionally appearing on BBC Breakfast, Nina responded to a harsh comment that emerged online.
Nina shared the viewer's message on Instagram. The comment read: "Just wondering if @NinaWarhurst has an opinion on what constitutes TOO short a skirt for a 44-year-old. Anyway, it's pleasing there's a very positive move towards 'received' pronunciation."
However, the broadcaster didn't let the comment go unanswered. Alongside denouncing the viewer's words, Nina also posted her own retort.
In her response, she wrote: "When you briefly check back in with Twitter /X because surely it can't be the stream of uninvited feedback from men that you remember... oh hi there. (Translation: if you're gonna look like an old trout, it's more acceptable if you don't sound Mancunian. Noted.)"
This incident comes after Nina's significant career shift from BBC Breakfast to the BBC News at One, although she still makes guest appearances on the morning show. The mother-of-three has been a key part of the Breakfast team for seven years, becoming a familiar face on the iconic red sofa and reporting from various locations, reports Leicestershire Live.
Upon announcing her new role in March, she stated: "I'll be hanging up the high-viz and hairnet for a wee while as I join the BBC's News at One."
The presenter took a moment to reflect with her followers, recounting her initial emotions: "I was heavily pregnant, very nervous, and unbelievably excited to be offered a few shifts on the national broadcast treasure that is @bbcbreakfast. 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."
She went on to express her gratitude: "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."
Recently, the host admitted she was in tears as she said farewell to BBC Breakfast. The journalist presented her last ever segment on the show , and couldn't help getting emotional at the end of an era after joining in 2018.
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