Fiona Bruce forced to pull out of The One Show last minute as host shares health update

Fiona Bruce was forced to pull out of The One Show at the last minute as host Roman Kemp shared a health update.

During Thursday's (August 7) programme opening, Roman and his co-presenter Alex Jones welcomed Fake or Fortune expert Philip Mould, who was scheduled to appear with his co-star Fiona.

Unfortunately, Fiona was unable to attend due to feeling unwell, with Roman providing viewers with a crucial update.

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"We do have to say, Fiona Bruce was meant to be here tonight alongside you, Philip, but unfortunately she's not feeling too well. We wish her all the best," he explained.

Roman added: "Philip and Fiona have been back on our screens for Fake or Fortune, and they've had emotional surprises over the last few years," reports Wales Online.

The popular BBC programme investigates the origins and authenticity of significant artworks, with Philip and Fiona concentrating on a particular painting during each episode.

Fake or Fortune commenced its 13th series last month, already showcasing several touching tales.

The programme memorably featured a gentleman who inadvertently purchased a Winston Churchill painting, potentially valued at an astounding £600,000.

Additionally, another participant was astonished to discover that his £35 "trolley dash" purchase was actually worth £50,000.

During tonight's The One Show appearance, Philip reflected on his most memorable moments from the current series, including the Churchill artwork discovery.

"Well, there has been a few. It was for us a fabulous opening programme with a guy who bought a painting at the Ardingly Antiques Fair," he recounted.

"A lot of white vans, a lot of stands, a cornucopia of possibilities if you've got your eye on [something] as Barry did, because he bought a painting for £150. Unnamed, he didn't know the subject, didn't know the artist.

"He negotiated it down to £140, took it back home, ripped off the backing paper and there was a beautiful, crisp inscription saying it had been done by Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill is, in art world terms, a major treasure."

Philip concluded: "It was a fabulous opportunity to get to know the great statesman through something as odd as putting paint on a canvas."

The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm. Fake or Fortune is available to stream on BBC iPlayer