Rageh Omaar recovers from on-air illness

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By Vicky WongBBC News

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar thanked everyone the world for their "well wishes" after he fell ill while hosting News à Dix.

In a statement, ITV said that he had received medical treatment and was now recovering at home with his family.

Omaar, 56, said he was "determined to complete the presentation of the program".

Concern about Omaar spread on social media after he appeared to have difficulty reading the bulletins while presenting the program ITV's News at Ten on Friday.

"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 have expressed their concern,” Omaar said in a statement. statement, adding that he was grateful for the support.

ITV said: "We wish Rageh a speedy recovery and hope he is back on screen when he feels ready."

No further details about what happened to Omaar during the broadcast have been released.

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