ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is 'receiving medical care' after becoming 'unwell' live on-air, the TV channel says. Omaar, 56, was presenting News At Ten on Friday when he appeared to be struggling to read the news bulletins, stumbling over words, prompting concern online. ITV pulled the show from its scheduled re-run on ITV+1, telling viewers that the channel was 'temporarily unable to bring you our +1 service'.
Afterwards, an ITV News spokesperson said: 'We are aware that viewers are concerned about Rageh Omaar's wellbeing. '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 were given and it is unclear what was happening to Omaar during the broadcast.
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