ITV gives Rageh Omaar health update as TV presenter breaks silence after falling ill on air

ITV Information presenter Rageh Omaar has spoken out for the primary time after falling unwell throughout the Friday night time broadcast of Information at Ten.

Omaar, 56, was presenting the ITV1 information programme on Friday (26 April) when he appeared to have problem studying the autocue.

Following the printed, ITV confirmed that the newscaster was receiving medical care.

On Saturday afternoon (27 April), a spokesperson for the community shared an replace expressing that Omaar is now recovering at residence following hospital therapy.

“We admire viewers of final night time’s Information At Ten have been involved about Rageh Omaar’s wellbeing,” the assertion begins.

“Following medical therapy at hospital, he’s now recovering at residence along with his household.

“We’re wishing Rageh a speedy restoration and look ahead to him being again on display screen when he feels prepared.”

In an announcement additionally shared by ITV Information, Omaar thanked all who supported him throughout the tough ordeal.

“I want to thank everybody for his or her kindness and good needs, particularly all of the medical workers, all my fantastic colleagues at ITV Information, and our viewers who expressed concern,” the newscaster stated.

“On the time, I used to be decided to complete presenting the programme. I’m grateful for all of the assist I’ve been given.”

The character of Omaar’s sickness throughout the broadcast stays unknown.

ITV pulled the present from its scheduled re-runs on ITV+1, with a message as an alternative telling viewers that ITV was “quickly unable to carry you our +1 service”.

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“We are going to resume shortly,” it learn.

Quickly after the printed, ITV Information acknowledged viewers’ worries with an announcement.

“We’re conscious that viewers are involved about Rageh Omaar’s wellbeing,” a spokesperson stated.

“Rageh turned unwell whereas presenting Information at Ten on Friday and is now receiving medical care. He thanks everybody for his or her nicely needs.”

Many social media customers have shared their assist for Omaar, with a number of admonishing others for resharing footage of the reside broadcast.

“Individuals must cease sharing the movies of Rageh Omaar and study some primary decency and respect,” reads one touch upon X/Twitter.

Omaar has labored on ITV Information since 2013, starting his tenure as a particular correspondent and presenter. He has additionally served as deputy newscaster of Information at Ten since 2015.

Previous to his roles at ITV, the Somali-born newsreader was a world affairs correspondent on the BBC, and a information presenter at Al Jazeera.