ITV News' Rageh Omaar breaks silence after falling ill live on air
Rageh Omaar and ITV have finally broken their silence after the news broadcaster fell ill live on air last night. Rageh sparked concern among viewers watching at home after appearing unwell, however, the presenter has now confirmed he was determined to finish the programme and is "recovering at home".
An ITV News spokesperson said: “We appreciate viewers of last night’s News at Ten were concerned about Rageh Omaar’s wellbeing. Following medical treatment at hospital, he is now recovering at home with his family. We are wishing Rageh a speedy recovery and look forward to him being back on screen when he feels ready.”
Rageh added: “I would like to thank everyone for their kindness and good wishes, especially all the medical staff, all my wonderful colleagues at ITV News, and our viewers who expressed concern. At the time, I was determined to finish presenting the programme. I am grateful for all the support I've been given."
The incident prompted widespread concern on social media and ITV pulled the news show from its scheduled re-run on ITV+1, telling viewers that the channel was "temporarily unable to bring you our +1 service. We will resume shortly."
The news presenter's colleagues and viewers at home rushed to social media to wish Rageh a speedy recovery. Channel 5 presenter Dan Walker penned: "Wishing Rageh Omaar all the best today. I hope is ok and is being looked after."
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Fans have rushed to wish Rageh Omaar a speedy recovery after he fell ill on air (Image: ITV)Rageh has thanked fans for sharing their concern (Image: Getty)Newsreader Marverine Cole added: "Wishing Rageh Omaar all the very best after being taken ill last night. Get well soon."
"Wishing @ragehomaar a speedy recovery," one fan said following the news.
Another echoed: "Poor Rageh, I wish him well and a speedy recovery."
"Get well soon #ragehomaar," a third went on.
While a fourth added: "Wishing @ragehomaar a full & speedy recovery. @ITVEveningNews."
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Rageh Omaar has broken his silence after falling ill live on air (Image: ITV)Someone else stated: "@ragehomaar hope you are ok! It was very worrying watching you on the news last night.. fingers crossed you will be back to it soon." (sic)
A clip of Rageh has also circulated online of the moment he appeared to fall unwell.
The news presenter seemed to struggle with his words as he wrapped up Friday's ITV News at Ten.
"That's it for tonight," Rageh told viewers before he took a moment to pause and added: "Have a great weekend."
ITV News at Ten airs daily at 10pm on ITV and ITVX.
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ITV News' Rageh Omaar breaks silence after falling ill live on air
ITV News' Rageh Omaar breaks silence after falling ill live on air
ITV News' Rageh Omaar breaks silence after falling ill live on air
ITV News' Rageh Omaar breaks silence after falling ill live on air
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