ITV News presenter ‘receiving medical care’ after becoming ‘unwell’ live on-air

The broadcaster appeared to struggle to read the news bulletins while presenting ITV News At Ten on Friday.

Published Apr 27

Last updated Apr 27

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is “receiving medical care” after he became “unwell” live on-air, ITV has confirmed.

Omaar, the ITV News International Affairs Editor, was presenting the News At Ten programme on Friday when he appeared to struggle to read the news bulletins – sparking concern online.

“We are aware that viewers are concerned about Rageh Omaar’s wellbeing,” an ITV News spokesperson said.

“He thanks everyone for their well wishes.”

ITV Palooza 2021 – London — Rageh Omaar appeared to struggle to read the news bulletins during the ITV News at Ten broadcast (Ian West/PA)

However, 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”.

The Andrew Marr Show — Rageh Omaar is ITV’s International Affairs Editor (Jeff Overs/PA)

Omaar 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.