BBC legend Fiona Bruce spotted with a black eye and her arm in a sling after worrying fans on TV

FIONA Bruce has been spotted with a black eye and her arm in a sling after she worried fans while revealing the injuries on Question Time last night.

The presenter, 59, appeared in good spirits as she stepped out today without studio make-up concealing her heavily bruised eye.

Hosting the BBC show from Wolverhampton on Thursday night Fiona explained to viewers that she had suffered an accident while horse riding.

She said: "I thought I'd just mention it. It's the least interesting thing in the programme but in case you're wondering.

"I broke my hand and I've got the remnants of a black eye because I fell off a horse. And that's all I have to say about that."

Viewers took to X/Twitter in shock.

One wrote: "Fiona Bruce says she has a broken hand and black eye because she 'fell off a horse'."

A second added: "That looks like a horrible accident."

A third penned: "Fiona fell of a horse! But thankfully she seems ok."

The BBC star previously spoke out about her experience with horse riding, revealing she started learning in 2011.

She told the : "I started horse riding very late in life. I will always be pretty rubbish, but I love it."

Fiona continued: "It takes me to a different place. I can't think about anything else when I'm doing it. I love being around horses. I love the speed. I love being outdoors."