Nina Warhurst, a familiar face on BBC Breakfast for nearly ten years, recently announced her departure from the popular morning program, much to the disappointment of her fans. Initially joining as a reporter in 2018, she later took on the role of the main business presenter in 2020, succeeding Steph McGovern, who moved on to host a now-cancelled show on Channel 4.
During her time on BBC Breakfast, Nina frequently led the show alongside experienced personalities like Jon Kay and Sally Nugent. However, in a recent update to her Twitter followers, she revealed her decision to leave BBC Breakfast for a new role on the BBC’s News at One.
Nina’s career has seen her transition from acting in shows such as Casualty and the ITV series Butterfly Collectors in the 1990s to broadcasting for Russia Today in Moscow and later joining Channel M. She eventually landed at the BBC in 2010, where she worked as a regional news anchor for various programs before taking on roles in sports coverage and political editing.
In a social media post when she joined BBC Breakfast, Nina expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating her long-standing admiration for the show both as a viewer and a journalist. Despite her professional success, Nina has faced personal challenges, including the loss of loved ones and her father’s dementia diagnosis.
Supported by her husband, Ted Fraser, whom she married in 2014, Nina has navigated difficult times, including the birth of her daughter Nancy in 2023. She has been open about her struggles with postpartum issues and the complexities of balancing work and family life, including her decision to return to BBC Breakfast after Nancy turned six months old.