Get the latest gossip

Heartbreaking moment BBC legend Nick Owen breaks down in tears on air amid cancer battle


The BBC's Nick Owen, famous for fronting the news and Good Morning with Anne and Nick, sobbed on TV

BBC telly legend Nick Owen broke down in tears and sobbed on air during an emotional moment amid his cancer battle. Appearing on the BBC's Midlands Today, which has been fronted since 1997, the star broke down after receiving messages from viewers when one popped up from his son Tim. Nick Owen was recently awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list (Image: PA)We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you.

Get the Android app

Or read this on OK! Magazine

Read more on:

Photo of Nick Owen

Nick Owen

Photo of BBC

BBC

Related news:

News photo

EastEnders expands its set with new houses and shops as it redevelops old location at the BBC's Elstree Centre

News photo

Nigel Farage promises to 'fight the BBC' after being snubbed by Question Time's leaders' special

News photo

Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends 'true gentleman' Giovanni Pernice and says things are 'blown out of proportion' after his shock exit from BBC show amid workplace 'misconduct' probe