"at 10:30 am I feel this sudden stomach ache."
Ranvir Singh has revealed she was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after suffering a ruptured appendix.
The presenter often fills in for Lorraine Kelly on ITV.
She shared an update from her hospital bed, sparking a wave of support from colleagues and fans.
On Instagram, Ranvir posted a glamorous image in a white pinstripe suit at ITV Studios. But in later photos, she appeared in bed, attached to medical equipment.
She explained: “Had a fab time as always hosting @lorraine last Wednesday wearing this gorgeous linen white pinstripe suit, felt a bit drained and foggy in the morning but nothing a couple of coffees couldn’t sort out.”
The situation quickly escalated as she continued:
“I’m off air – all good – at 10:30 am I feel this sudden stomach ache. I stay in bed all day. Turns out I had a ruptured appendix and had urgent surgery at midnight on Thursday!
“Woke up 5 am on Friday morning, high on anaesthetic and certain I could get into work to host the show as normal…
“Pretty nasty few days, the bacteria had spread and infected my blood etc and told to take this week off by @jadeens I’m sore and shuffling around, can’t drive for a week, and no exercise for 4 weeks (!) so really it’s the boredom that will kill me!
“Ps. Anyone else have this horrendous shoulder pain afterwards? It’s mad isn’t it!”
The sudden health scare meant Ranvir was forced to pull out of her Friday slot on Lorraine at the last minute.
Viewers were surprised to see Andi Peters presenting instead.
He opened the show by saying: “First things first, I’ve just got to say get well soon to Ranvir, who can’t be here today.”
He added some humour: “Which is why they’ve drafted in a man in a bright orange shirt, just to make sure you’re awake this morning.”
He closed his message with a warm wish: “Get well soon Ranvir, we send you all of our love.”
Fans and celebrity friends flooded Ranvir Singh’s comments with support.
GMB star Alex Beresford wrote:
“Awwww wishing you a speedy recovery xxxx.”
Emmerdale actor Bradley Riches commented: “Sending my love xoxoxo.”
Viewers also sent their well wishes.
One wrote: “Wishing you a swift and full recovery.”
Another added: “Get well soon! Take it easy!”
A third said: “Hope you feel better soon.”
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