Heartbreaking moment BBC News presenter breaks down in tears live on air amid brave cancer battle [Video]

A POIGNANT on-air moment saw a veteran BBC News presenter break down in tears amid an ongoing cancer battle.

Nick Owen, 76, has presented news programmes for both BBC and ITV at different points in his five-decade career.

Nick Owen, who revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis last year, became visibly emotionalCredit: BBC

Nick has been a familiar face on-screen for decades and has been awarded an MBECredit: Splash

It comes following Nick revealing his cancer diagnosis last yearCredit: PA:Empics Sport

He has fronted the regional news show BBC Midlands Today since 1997.

Earlier this month, it was announced Nick had been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 for services to charity and broadcasting.

Last year, the long-standing presenter announced he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

During an on-air tribute following the MBE announcement, Nick was seen getting visibly emotional.

Colleague Ben Godfrey read out messages, which were also …