Nina Warhurst has told her followers she's been battling a 'tough week' as many were left concerned about her appearance during a recent broadcast17:00, 25 Jun 2026BBC Breakfast star Nina Warhurst has spoken out amid concerns for the star. The anchor, who also fronts BBC News at One, had people at home concerned over her appearance, due to wearing make-up on just one eye.‌Her left eye looked visibly swollen and makeup-free as the 45-year-old delivered the midday headlines. Taking to social media, the Wythenshawe-born broadcaster has shared an update with her 53,000 Instagram followers.‌"It's been a difficult week at work," Nina said, adding: "The stories affecting children have weighed heavy on all of us in the office. 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."‌She went on to say: "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." In the comment section of her post, Stacey Dooley wrote: "I can't even get past the first paragraphs without crying. It's incomprehensible. Sending love."‌Nina explained that she'd been having a tough week due to the nature of the stories in the media. This includes the tragic death of toddler, Preston Davey. Jamie Varley, 37, who murdered Preston and claimed he had accidentally drowned in the bath, was handed a whole life order for murder, child cruelty, sexual offences and indecent images. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerly, 32, was subsequently jailed for 25 years.A fan added: "I feel so sad for that poor little fella, it really breaks my heart. Stories like this must really play on your mind. Please make sure you take care of yourself, Nina."Another added: "I totally agree with what you've said. I felt heartbroken for that poor little boy. I also felt for the reporter who sat in court hearing the most appalling details which he couldn’t repeat. I have total admiration for him. You have some amazing reporters."‌"Well done for delivering such harrowing news with professionalism. I'm sure I’d have stood there and cried," said a third. Nina also shared an image taken outside of work, showing her eye looking painful and swollen.As she flashed a smile, wearing a white shirt, she said: "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.""Has newsreader only got makeup on one eye or is it me?" said one user on X, formerly known as Twitter. A second went on to write: "I noticed that too. I thought maybe eye infection, but then you wouldn't wear such heavy makeup on the other eye. Weird."Article continues below"Has she got a stye? You'd think the makeup team would just leave the good eye to match," wrote a third.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.