Carol Vorderman urged her Twitter followers to “send flowers” after sharing a health update earlier this week (Monday, September 18).
The Countdown star took to social media to issue the plea.
Carol Vorderman issues worrying health update on Twitter
Former Countdown and I’m A Celebrity star Carol took to Twitter to issue a concerning health update.
In a tweet for her 875.4k followers to see, she revealed that she has caught covid.
“Morning. I got hold of a test, and yes I managed to pick up Covid somewhere or other [eye roll emoji] lots around!!” she wrote.
“Slept all day Sunday. Feel a lot lot better today tho. Symptoms – tiredness, headache, drippy nose but nothing chesty,” she then continued.
“Should be right as rain soon enough [thumb emoji] Send flowers,” she then added.
Fans send their support
Fans of the This Morning star took to the replies to send the 62-year-old their well-wishes.
“You and me both Carol, though I couldn’t sleep because of the coughing, sweating, and other symptoms. Hope you are better soon,” one fan commented.
“Get well soon,” another said. “Get well soon Vorders,” a third wrote. Plenty of her followers also sent emojis of flower bouquets and gifs of flower bouquets.
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Carol Vorderman issues another update
The star also took to Instagram to share a health update with her followers.
Speaking from her bed, Carol explained that she has covid. She said: “I’ve slept for about two days. Well, not really but I feel great now. I feel like I’m ready to go back to work. Anyway, I’ll do another test later. Hopefully, it’s negative.
“That’s my news!”
In the comments, fans showed their support. “OMG Carol! Get better soon lovely lady!” one fan wrote.
“Love you, Carol,” Helen Flanagan commented. “NOOOOO!!!! get well soon,” another follower said.
However, Saturday night saw the star share a more promising update.
Posing on Twitter, she said: “Helloooooo. First time out of the house for a week for a little amble and a coffee (after the lurgy). Thank you to everyone who stopped me for a politics chat. We’re all in this together with actions & lots to come. But genuinely, thank you for all your kind words.”
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