Rageh Omaar’s On-Air Incident
ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is currently receiving medical care after experiencing a concerning incident live on air. During the broadcast of News at Ten on Friday night, viewers witnessed Omaar struggling, sparking worry among the audience.
ITV Confirms Omaar’s Condition
An ITV News spokesperson acknowledged the viewers’ concerns about Omaar’s well-being, confirming that he became unwell while presenting the news and is now under medical supervision. The spokesperson expressed Omaar’s gratitude for the well wishes from everyone.
Viewers Express Concern
Following the incident, viewers took to social media to express their worries about Omaar’s health. Many noted his visible struggle during the broadcast and urged for his well-being to be prioritized.
- Nerys Evans posted, “Crikey ITV News please look after Rageh and take him off air, he seems to be really struggling, whatever it is he appears to be really unwell. It’s like he’s having a stroke.”
- Greg Scott shared, “Something DESPERATELY wrong with ITV newsreader, Rageh Omaar, reader of tonight’s Ten. Why on earth he was made to stay on air is beyond belief. Desperately hope he’s okay.”
- Geraldine Pointing added, “The poor man did not seem at all well tonight and it was extremely worrying to watch.”
ITV’s Response
ITV1 initially planned to replay the broadcast, but it was pulled after five minutes with a message indicating a temporary interruption of service. Viewers described the experience as upsetting and concerning.
Rageh Omaar’s Career
Omaar, known for covering major global news stories as the International Affairs Editor, also hosts ITV’s current affairs program On Assignment. His career includes roles as a senior foreign correspondent for the BBC and joining ITV News in 2013.
Since 2015, Omaar has served as the Deputy Newscaster of ITV News at Ten, contributing significantly to the network’s news coverage.
