Fiona Bruce sparked concern among Question Time viewers on Thursday night as she appeared on the live BBC programme with a ‘black eye’ and her arm in a sling.
The BBC star, 59, was in Wolverhampton to discuss the big political issues of the week, but before sitting down with her guests she addressed her injuries.
She told viewers that she had had an unfortunate accident while horse riding, explaining: ‘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.’
Accident: Fiona Bruce sparked concern among Question Time viewers on Thursday night as she appeared on the live BBC programme with a ‘black eye’ and her arm in a sling
Fiona took up horse riding in 2011, explaining in an interview with The Daily Mail in 2021 that she was no expert.
‘I started horse riding very late in life. I will always be pretty rubbish, but I love it,’ she said.
‘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.’
Last year Fiona admitted she was embarrassed into exercising by her GP who left her feeling ‘mortified’ at her lack of movement.
She explained how the doctor was ‘so appalled’ that she did ‘literally no’ physical activity, before making the overhaul with the birth of her first son Sam, 21.
The broadcast journalist said: ‘I never did any exercise until I went to see a GP before or just after I had Sam.
‘When asked if I did any exercise, I said, ‘None,’ and the doctor replied, ‘Literally none?’ I said, ‘No.’
‘I was mortified because she was so appalled, so I decided to do something.
‘To me, exercise isn’t about living longer but it gives me energy and I don’t know what I’d be like without it.
‘I definitely get mental benefits. If I’m feeling stressed at work or stressing that I’ve got a lot on, I find it really helpful.’
