Messages of concern flooded in for a weather presenter this evening after she fainted on live television.

BBC South East Today forecaster Rachel Mackley said "I'm so sorry, I'm going to faint" before collapsing during tonight's bulletin.

Presenter Rob Smith has since tweeted worried viewers to say she is recovering and will be fine.

Co-presenter Polly Evans confirmed Rachel is "a bit shaken, but good now".

A BBC South East Today spokesman tweeted: "Just to let you know our weather presenter Rachel is up on her feet and will be absolutely fine. Thank you for all your kind messages."

Among dozens to contact the programme, which is filmed in Tunbridge Wells, was Jonathan Queally, who tweeted: "Poor Rachel. My heart goes out to her. You all handled it very professionally under the circumstances. Hope she's ok."

John Smith posted: "Really hope you're OK Rachel, can't have anything happen to my favourite weather presenter! #bbcrachelgetwell"

Rachel Wilsdon added: "Hope that Rachel is going to be ok, hope to see her back on screen tomorrow."