BBC News presenter Nina Warhurst has responded to unsolicited criticism from a viewer who appeared to take aim at her accent and her choice of clothing.

Now hosting the BBC's News at One and occasional presenter of BBC Breakfast, Nina addressed a harsh remark that appeared online.

Heading over to her Instagram, Nina shared the message from the viewer 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 news anchor didn't leave things there. In addition to blasting the viewer's comments, Nina also shared her response.

Replying to the message, 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.)"

The news comes after Nina made a major shift in her career after stepping back from BBC Breakfast for the BBC News at One - although she still occasionally appears on the early morning show.

The mother-of-three has been a part of the Breakfast team for seven years and quickly became a familiar face on the famous red sofa as well as reporting live on the scene.

When she announced her new job in March, she wrote online: "I'll be hanging up the high-viz and hairnet for a wee while as I join the BBC's News at One. "

In her announcement, the presenter also reflected on her core memories. Sharing images with fansm she wrote: "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 also wrote: "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."

BBC Breakfast airs Mondays-Sundays at 6am on BBC One.