TV favourite Stephen Mulhern was rushed to hospital after collapsing at a Pizza Express, having felt unwell post-operation.
The much-loved Dancing on Ice and Catchphrase host, grieving over the recent loss of his father, had an operation earlier that day and was taken to hospital on Wednesday evening as a precaution when he fell ill during dinner.
A source disclosed to The Sun: "Stephen has been going through an incredibly tough time of late. He is grieving the loss of his dad to whom he was so, so close. He's also been battling several well-documented health problems, and on Wednesday morning had a procedure requiring a local anaesthetic."
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"He took himself off for a quiet, solo dinner that evening, had a few drinks and just reacted incredibly badly."
They continued by saying Stephen is now recuperating at home. Stephen's representative confirmed to the outlet: "Stephen has had an incredibly tough time over the past few weeks. His beloved father recently passed away which has hit him hard and has been understandably very stressful. In addition, he had a surgical procedure."
"Following the anaesthetic administered, he had a few drinks which made him unwell and he was taken in to hospital as a precaution. He is now back home recovering."
Stephen has reportedly received support from his team, ITV bosses and close friend Holly Willoughby - his co-host for the comeback of challenge show You Bet! - following the passing of his father Christopher, which led him to cancel shows at Butlins.
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