Rageh Omaar from ITV provides health update following apparent illness on live broadcast

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar has reassured fans about his health after a concerning incident during Friday night’s broadcast of News at Ten. The veteran journalist appeared to fall ill while presenting the program, sparking worry among viewers.

In a statement, Omaar expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he received, particularly from medical staff, colleagues at ITV News, and concerned viewers. The 56-year-old confirmed that he had received treatment at a hospital and was now recovering at home with his family. However, no further details about his health have been disclosed.

Viewers took to social media to express their well wishes for Omaar, praising his professionalism during the challenging moment. The broadcaster temporarily pulled a re-run of the bulletin on ITV+1, citing technical difficulties.

Omaar, known for his coverage of the Iraq War, started his journalism career at The Voice newspaper before joining the BBC World Services in Ethiopia. He later moved to Al Jazeera English before joining ITV News in 2013 as a special correspondent. He currently serves as the network’s International Affairs Editor and has been hosting bulletins since 2017.

Throughout his career, Omaar has received several awards for his journalism, including Best TV Journalist in 2003 and an Arab Media Watch Award for excellence in journalism. Fans and colleagues continue to send their well wishes for his speedy recovery.