BBC Breakfast Shake-Up as Nina Warhurst Announces Exit After Six Years

BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst has announced she’ll be stepping away from the iconic morning show after six years, leaving fans shocked and emotional. The 44-year-old TV star, who has been the programme’s trusted business reporter since 2018, confirmed today that she’ll be saying goodbye at the end of April. But she won’t be going far—she’s set to take on a brand-new role at BBC News at One.

Taking to social media to break the news, Nina shared her excitement about the next chapter in her career. “Hanging up the high-viz and hairnet as I join the BBC’s News at One,” she posted, reports the Mirror.

Reflecting on how much this move means to her, she added: “Our London team built a gem of a programme, and it’s a privilege to be on the Salford team taking it forward. The teenage me who lived half a mile from here and dreamed of journalism would NOT believe it.”

The announcement sparked an outpouring of love from colleagues and fans alike. Richard Frediani, the BBC’s editor for Breakfast and News, was one of the first to congratulate her. “Delighted to welcome Nina Warhurst as a regular presenter of the News at One from April. Congratulations—a brilliant addition to the team in Salford.”

Viewers were quick to share their thoughts, with many expressing their happiness for Nina while admitting they’ll miss her presence on BBC Breakfast. “Congrats, but will miss you on Breakfast,” one fan wrote. Another added: “Congratulations, Nina! Admired your work since the Channel M days.”

One viewer summed up the bittersweet moment perfectly: “Just going to miss a bit of your personality, charm and brilliant humour that you have to contain in reading the serious news—booooo! But really pleased for you.”

Nina’s journey at the BBC has been impressive, starting as a regional news presenter before moving to BBC North West Tonight and Sunday Politics North West. Her deep understanding of politics and business made her a natural fit for BBC Breakfast, and in 2020, she officially became the show’s main business and consumer presenter.

Now, with this latest promotion, Nina is taking yet another step forward in her career, and while BBC Breakfast fans will undoubtedly feel her absence, they can still catch her in action on BBC News at One. It’s the end of an era for Breakfast, but an exciting new beginning for Nina Warhurst.