Newsnight host Emily Maitlis said she has been “overwhelmed” by support from viewers as she revealed it was her decision not to appear on the show which aired after the Dominic Cummings monologue row.

The BBC ruled that the presenter’s comments on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief adviser breached impartiality rules.

The broadcaster, 49, tweeted: “Been overwhelmed by all the kindness, messages – and support on here – and I’ve probably missed much of it.