Good Morning Britain regular rushed into intensive care and forced to undergo emergency surgery after 'nightmare' hospital dash
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A Good Morning Britain regular has been rushed into intensive care after a 'nightmare' hospital dash.
Iain Dale is undergoing emergency surgery to remove his gallbladder after a long three hours in A&E.
The 62-year-old broadcaster and political commentator often appears as a pundit on the breakfast programme, as well as being a presenter on LBC and various podcasts.
He initially thought he was suffering from 'a nasty bout of food poisoning,' which left him absent from the radio on Monday, but Iain's symptoms soon worsened and he realised his condition was more serious.
He took to X (formerly Twitter) to update his fans on Tuesday morning.
A Good Morning Britain regular has been rushed into intensive care after a 'nightmare' hospital dash
Iain Dale (pictured above in May 2021) is being forced to undergo emergency surgery to remove his gallbladder following the health scare and a long three hours in A&E
The 62-year-old broadcaster and political commentator often appears as a pundit on the breakfast programme (pictured in June 2024 alongside Jacqui Smith)
He wrote: '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.'
He had previously kept his 274,000 followers in the loop throughout the process, tweeting a snap from inside the accident and emergency unit on Monday night with the caption: 'The reason I’m not presenting my show this evening…'
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, he added: '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.'
Now, Iain's latest update has prompted shock and well wishes from fans, who flocked to the social media app to write:
'Jesus! Get well soon!'
'Wishing you a speedy recovery Iain.'
'Good luck! hope it all goes well!'
He took to X (formerly Twitter ) to update his fans on Tuesday morning
As well as Good Morning Britain, he is a regular contributor to Newsnight and Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show (pictured on GMB in 2019)
Iain joined LBC back in 2010 and the broadcaster's career has seen him present two American presidential election programmes, four general election night shows, and the station's Brexit referendum result programme
Iain's latest health update has prompted shock and well wishes from fans
'This is my local hospital and I have always had extremely good care so I feel sure you are in very good hands! I wish you a speedy recovery.'
'Pembry is excellent both for care and facilities. I hope the op goes smoothly and sorry to hear you’re in such pain, hopefully they’ve given you something for that. Rest up and get better!'
'That’s awful Iain - get well soon! I had my gall bladder removed at 23 and it was the best decision made by doctors- recovery time is very good too!'
'Goodness! Good luck and a speedy recovery! Feel better soon!!'
Iain joined LBC back in 2010 and the broadcaster's career has seen him present two American presidential election programmes, four general election night shows, and the station's Brexit referendum result programme.
He fronts the Evening Show on LBC Radio Mondays through to Thursdays from 7pm-10pm.
As well as Good Morning Britain, he is a regular contributor to Newsnight and Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show and a regular columnist for the Telegraph, Evening Standard and The I Paper.
