Nina Hossain Biography: Nationality, Children, Age, Height, Net Worth, Spouse, Wikipedia, Awards

Nina Hossain is an accomplished British journalist and television presenter, best known as the lead presenter of ITV’s Lunchtime News and a key figure in ITV’s election coverage.

With a career spanning over two decades, she has earned acclaim for her authoritative yet engaging style, contributing to programs such as London Tonight and the BBC’s Hard Spell.

Profile

• Full Name: Nina Kathryn Hossain
• Stage Name: Nina Hossain
• Born: May 1, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Journalist, Television Presenter, Actress
• Height: 5’2” (157 cm)
• Parents: Tabarek Hossain, Pamela Hossain
• Siblings: Rezina Hossain
• Spouse: Stuart Thomas
• Children: Will Ridley Thomas, Clara Thomas, Nate Thomas
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth:$2 million to USD 4 million

Early Life and Education

Nina Hossain, an accomplished British journalist and television presenter, was born on May 1, 1975, in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.

Raised by her Bangladeshi father, Dr. Tabarek Hossain, and her English mother, Pamela Hossain, Nina grew up with her younger sister, Rezina, in a supportive household.

Her mixed heritage shaped her identity, though she has never visited Bangladesh and does not speak Bengali, identifying as “nominally Muslim” due to her father’s private stance on religion.

Nina attended the University of Durham (St Cuthbert’s Society), earning a degree in English, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. Her ethnicity is Bangladeshi-English.

Career

Nina Hossain began her journalism career in 1996 as a trainee at ITV Border, working on Lookaround, where she served as a news presenter, producer, and reporter.

In 2000, she presented for The Medical Channel, and by 2001, she joined BBC London, contributing to Newsroom South East and BBC London News.

She served as the word pronouncer for BBC One’s Hard Spell (Series 1) and its spin-off Star Spell, showcasing her clear diction.

In 2004, she joined ITN as co-presenter of the ITV Evening News during Mary Nightingale’s maternity leave. After Nightingale’s return, Nina became a relief presenter for ITV News and ITV News London.

In 2010, she replaced Katie Derham as presenter of London Tonight, initially alongside Donal MacIntyre, and became the sole presenter by November of that year.

She also co-hosted the ITV Lunchtime News with Alastair Stewart and served as a guest presenter on GMTV with Lorraine in 2010.

Nina has been a staple of ITV’s election coverage for the 2015, 2017, and 2019 UK general elections, often chairing live debates.

In 2019, she transitioned from ITV News London to become the lead presenter of ITV Lunchtime News, a role she continues to hold while also occasionally appearing on ITV News at Ten and weekend bulletins.

Her acting credits include minor roles in Trauma (2004), Case Sensitive (2011), and Hidden (2011), as well as voice work for Duran Duran’s 2010 album All You Need Is Now (The Man Who Stole a Leopard and Blame the Machines).

Social Media

She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Nina Hossain, a British journalist and television presenter, is currently 50 years old and has been in a long-term relationship with Stuart Thomas, former editor of ITV’s London Tonight, since 2005. They have three children: Will Ridley Thomas, Clara Thomas, and Nate Thomas.

Previously, Nina was married to Craig O’Hara, a Sky News editor, from 1996 to 2004, ending in divorce due to personal differences. She resides between London and the Midlands, balancing her career with family life.

Nina enjoys travel and maintains a modest social media presence, sharing professional updates and occasional personal moments with her children.

Filmography

• Trauma (2004) – Film
• Case Sensitive (2011) – TV Series
• Hidden (2011) – TV Series

Net Worth

Nina Hossain, an accomplished British journalist and television presenter, has an estimated net worth of $2 million to USD 4 million.

Her income primarily comes from her role as lead presenter of ITV Lunchtime News, with an estimated annual salary of $200,000–$300,000, supplemented by her earlier work at the BBC and Sky News, as well as minor acting roles and voice work.