ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar has released a statement after falling ill live on air.
In a statement shared by ITV News, the 56-year-old 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." ITV confirmed that the ITV News International Affairs Editor is now "receiving medical care".
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Rageh was presenting the News at Ten programme on Friday when he appeared to struggle to read the news bulletins - sparking concern online. It is still not clear what happened to him during the broadcast, however, he has now thanked everyone for their well wishes.
ITV pulled the show from its scheduled re-runs on ITV+1, with a message instead telling viewers that ITV were "temporarily unable to bring you our +1 service". 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 is responsible for covering major news stories across the world as the International Affairs Editor, while also presenting ITV's current affairs programme On Assignment. During his career, he was also a senior foreign correspondent for the BBC, rising to prominence during the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
