GMB pundit Iain Dale has issued an update after being rushed to A&E and put into intensive care due to “acute pain”.
Iain, who regularly appears on the ITV show for debates, told his X followers about his hospital dash earlier this week.
He wrote in the early hours of Tuesday morning (July 30): “Three and a half hours in A&E and it looks like a gall bladder issue. They’re running tests. Might have to come back tomorrow.”
GMB star Iain Dale on hospital dash
Meanwhile, later on Tuesday morning, Iain shared an update with fans. He wrote: “UPDATE: Firstly, thanks for all the good wishes.
“I went to A&E last night at 9pm with acute pain on the right hand side of my chest. I am now in intensive care awaiting an operation to remove my gall bladder.
“Not ideal. In fact, it’s a nightmare. NHS care at Tunbridge Wells hospital is so far outstanding.”
UPDATE: Firstly, thanks for all the good wishes. I went to A&E last night at 9pm with acute pain on the right hand side of my vhest. I am now in intensive care awaiting an operation to remove my gall bladder. Not ideal. In fact, it’s a nightmare. NHS care at Tunbridge Wells… pic.twitter.com/rRBRwYNjjQ
— Iain Dale (@IainDale) July 30, 2024
His followers offered their support. One person said: “Sorry to hear this Iain – wishing you a speedy recovery.”
Another wrote: “Blimey. Get well soon, Iain.”
Someone else added: “I’m sorry to read this, I remember that pain. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
FURTHER UPDATE: No sign of gallstones but gallbladder infected and inflamed. Decision on op put off until we see if antibiotics work. Hope to be discharged tomorrow, but won’t be at full capacity for some time, I’m told. Renewed thanks for all the kind comments and to the… pic.twitter.com/kQ2422BtP1
— Iain Dale (@IainDale) July 31, 2024
‘I won’t be at full capacity for some time’
This afternoon (July 31), Iain shared a fresh update, and it seems like it’s slightly better news.
Posting on Twitter, he shared: “FURTHER UPDATE: No sign of gallstones but gallbladder infected and inflamed. Decision on op put off until we see if antibiotics work.”
He then shared: “Hope to be discharged tomorrow, but won’t be at full capacity for some time, I’m told.”
Iain then thanked the NHS for looking after him.
He said: “Renewed thanks for all the kind comments and to the wonderful people who have been caring for me.”
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In other Good Morning Britain news, fellow pundit and a close friend of Iain’s Jacqui Smith recently announced her departure from the show. The pair host a podcast together.
Former Home Secretary Jacqui, 61, previously served as an MP between 1997 and 2010.
But, following Labour’s win in the General Election, Jacqui is making a return to Government.
She’ll be joining the House of Lords to become higher education minister. Speaking about Jacqui’s departure from GMB, Iain said on GMB: “We’ve been doing Good Morning Britain for seven years and the podcast for seven years.
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GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.
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