‘We’ve missed you!’ gush BBC Breakfast fans as beloved star returns to screens after months off air

BBC BREAKFAST fans gushed as a beloved star returned to the show after a year off air.

The flagship programme continued this morning as Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell brought viewers the latest news.

Sally Nugent, who typically hosts alongside Jon, 54, was still missing from the iconic red sofa.

But another star made their highly anticipated return after months off air.

Nina Warhurst delighted fans as she popped up during the show.

The 43-year-old departed BBC Breakfast last year as she headed on maternity leave.

She gave birth to her third child and first girl in July with her catering husband Ted.

Fans flooded social media as Nina presented her first segment back on baby formula.

One said: "So glad you are back on our screens. Have really missed you Nina."

A second joked: "Welcome back to the workhouse….er…i mean next to the sofa. Soon you'll be on the sofa as before. Hope all is well with your little 'un."

"The world might be depressing but it is brighter for having @NinaWarhurst back on #BBCBreakfast at least," said a third.

While a fourth commented: "Hi Nina welcome back from mat leave, thought you looked lovely this morning have a great day."

Nina thanked fans for her big welcome back, penning: "Thanks for your kind messages - super duper to be back with the best news gang @BBCBreakfast.

"Today - discussing rising costs & pricing regulation of baby milk formula (And gone fully meta with the domestic Big Shop chat)."

BBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One and iPlayer.