[arista]

[ITV News presenter is 'receiving medical care'
after he became 'unwell' while live on air.

Rageh Omaar, 56, the ITV News International
Affairs Editor was presenting the News at Ten
show this evening when he suddenly began
stumbling over his words and struggling
to read the news bulletins.

Although it is still unclear what exactly
happened, ITV News have confirmed that
Mr Omaar is 'now receiving medical care'
and he is grateful for all the 'well wishes',
as viewers were quick to voice their concerns
on social media.]




[ Omaar, 56, the ITV News International Affairs Editor
was rounding up the top stories of the
day on the News at 10 show when he suddenly
becomes incoherent while live on air]





https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...mme-ITV-1.html

[Merry Mockmas]

Hopefully he'll be okay.

[FaLaLaLand]

Watched this.

At first I thought it was a problem with his autocue but it became clear it wasn't that.

He was as though he couldn't get his words out, constantly stumbling over and almost slurring what he was saying and not making much sense at times. His left eye kept squinting almost shut too. He did the full news broadcast like this too, was quite concerning. Was half expecting him to be replaced midway through but he wasn't.

I really hope he's okay.

[Ammi]

….ahhhhh, poor guy…he did so well to get through it and he’s obviously now getting medical care…I hope he’s ok……


Rageh Omaar: ITV host receiving medical care after becoming unwell live on air

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after becoming "unwell" live on air, ITV has said.
Omaar, 56, was presenting the channel's News at Ten programme on Friday when he appeared to be struggling to read the bulletins.
The incident sparked widespread concern on social media.
Omaar serves as International Affairs Editor at ITV News and was formerly a foreign correspondent for the BBC.
"We are aware that viewers are concerned about Rageh Omaar's wellbeing," an ITV News spokesperson said.
"Rageh became unwell while presenting News at Ten on Friday and is now receiving medical care.
"He thanks everyone for their well wishes."
No further details of Omaar's condition or what happened to him during the broadcast have been released.
However, ITV pulled the programme from its scheduled re-runs on ITV+1, with a message instead telling viewers that ITV was "temporarily unable to bring you our +1 service".
"We will resume shortly," it read.
Omaar first rose to prominence covering the war in Iraq for the BBC in 2003.
He now covers major news stories across the world for ITV News and also presents current affairs programme On Assignment.

[In the Drunk Tank]

Hopefully nothing too serious, does look like signs of a stroke

Very poor of ITV to have him do a whole half hour bulletin if this was happening throughout it

[Ammi]

…also, if it was a TIA (mini-stroke…)…or something similar…the important thing with medical assessment is speed..so allowing him to continue and complete the segment wasn’t good…

[Candy Annie Cane]

Funnily enough, I commented on this last night. He really did struggle to get his words out. Feel awful though because I said I thought he sounded like he had a few drinks

[bots]

When i had my stroke, it was no more than 30 seconds from feeling unwell to being unconscious although i've heard of others where it took much longer. It very much depends what area of the brain is affected

[Holly Christmas]

It really does sound like a stroke.

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Hopefully nothing too serious, does look like signs of a stroke

Very poor of ITV to have him do a whole half hour bulletin if this was happening throughout it

I agree on both points.

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Funnily enough, I commented on this last night. He really did struggle to get his words out. Feel awful though because I said I thought he sounded like he had a few drinks

Tbf you didn't know.

A stroke will sound like someone being on a pisser if you don't know the signs to look for.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kate!

It really does sound like a stroke.

This is shocking
it was Live.


The Studio Live Director
Paul Swindell


Has worked there for many years
is at fault

[arista]

UPDATE:

[The ITV News presenter
Rageh Omaar is “recovering at home with
his family” after being treated in hospital,
a spokesperson for the broadcaster said.

The ITV News international affairs editor
was presenting the News at Ten on Friday
evening when he appeared shaky and
to be having difficulty reading the news bulletins.

The incident sparked widespread concern
from viewers on social media.

In a statement shared by ITV News,
Omaar said: “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.”]

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...n-air-itv-says

[Holly Christmas]

Thanks for the update Arista.

Good to know

[Merry Mockmas]

Thanks for the update Arista.

How on earth ITV left him to present for half an hour is honestly quite disgraceful.

[Holly Christmas]

Yes Mock, I agree. Time is of the essence when it might be a stroke.

[Cherry Christmas]

good to hear he is home

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Yes Mock, I agree. Time is of the essence when it might be a stroke.

Well speaking from experience with my Mom, I think that we found her having a stroke too late, so timing I do agree with you that timing is of the essence when we're talking about strokes.

[arista]

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Thanks for the update Arista.

How on earth ITV left him to present for half an hour is honestly quite disgraceful.

…the important thing is that hopefully any delay that may have happened, hasn’t had a significant health impact for him…anything beyond that between him and the network…well, that’s for him to decide…

…I’m really glad he’s ok and atm, resting in the care of his family…I hope that he only returns when he’s fully ready and recovered…

[Tinsel Toes]

Originally Posted by LaLaLand

Watched this.

At first I thought it was a problem with his autocue but it became clear it wasn't that.

He was as though he couldn't get his words out, constantly stumbling over and almost slurring what he was saying and not making much sense at times. His left eye kept squinting almost shut too. He did the full news broadcast like this too, was quite concerning. Was half expecting him to be replaced midway through but he wasn't.

I really hope he's okay.

Yes i watched as well and thought exactly the same - autocue problems, he was very professional to carry on, it looked a bit like he had a mini stroke. He'll be getting good medical care. I wish him the best.

[smudgie]

I wonder if he is diabetic.
He could have been having a hypo.

[arista]

Down the Very Bottom of Monday Times Paper
it says he is recovering well
after a suspected mini stroke on air.

Spoiler:

[arista]

[ITV have been hit by a wave of Ofcom complaints
after Rageh Omaar was struck by a mystery illness
while presenting the News at Ten.

Viewers were left concerned for the
presenter after he began to struggle with his
words during an item on
weekend leisure time near the end
of the programme on Friday.

ITV bosses later revealed they had
attempted to pull the 56-year-old off air,
but he had insisted that he continued
and was taken straight to hospital after
the show.]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...y-illness.html