Millie Gibson's Emergency Appendectomy After Sudden Health Scare
Coronation Street and Doctor Who star Millie Gibson has revealed she underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis after being rushed to A&E with severe stomach pains. The 21-year-old actress shared her harrowing experience from her hospital bed via Instagram Stories on Saturday, urging her followers to pay attention to their bodies' warning signs.
Sudden Onset of Symptoms Leads to Emergency Treatment
Gibson explained that she experienced "abnormal" stomach pain on Thursday afternoon with no prior symptoms, describing how the discomfort developed rapidly within just one hour. After seeking medical advice at A&E, doctors diagnosed her with appendicitis that same evening and scheduled immediate surgery for the following morning.
"I've never had a health scare like this," Gibson wrote in her social media update. "If it wasn't for someone's advice pushing me to go to A&E, my appendix would have ruptured."
Potential Life-Threatening Complications Avoided
According to NHS guidance, a burst appendix represents a serious medical condition that can lead to dangerous complications including infection of the abdominal lining and potentially life-threatening reactions to infection. Gibson emphasized the importance of heeding bodily signals, stating: "Please listen to your bodies."
The actress, who portrayed Kelly Neelan on Coronation Street from 2019 to 2022 before starring as Ruby Rose in Doctor Who and later The Forsytes, described her experience as unprecedented in her young life.
Separate Soap Star Controversy Unfolds Simultaneously
Meanwhile, Coronation Street and Emmerdale fans have been left disappointed and financially impacted after two soap stars withdrew from a fan event over alleged contract breaches. Vicky Myers, who plays Lisa Myers on Coronation Street, and Michelle Hardwick, starring as Vanessa Woodfield on Emmerdale, were scheduled to appear at FanFusionUK at Heathrow this weekend.
Fans had paid between £150 and £1,000 for ticket packages to the sold-out event, with additional charges of £35-£45 for individual selfies with the stars. Some attendees reportedly traveled from as far as Australia and Canada for the opportunity to meet their favorite soap actors.
Contract Dispute Leads to Last-Minute Cancellations
In a social media statement, Myers wrote: "It is with deep regret that due to the organisers' breach of contract, myself and Michelle Hardwick are unable to attend the FanFusion event this weekend." She added that despite attempts to resolve the situation, they were left with no alternative but to withdraw.
FanFusionUK responded with their own statement, claiming they first learned of the stars' withdrawal through social media posts rather than direct communication. The organizers expressed disappointment while committing to continue with the remaining five scheduled guests.
The abrupt nature of the cancellation was highlighted by the continued presence of life-sized photographs of Vicky Myers at the venue, which fans could still pose with despite her absence. The situation has sparked discussions about event organization and celebrity commitments within the entertainment industry.
