BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones has revealed she was recently in hospital, sharing a worrying update with her followers. The 36-year-old sports host posted a photo from her hospital bed, captioning it with a joke that it was not her "favourite kind of hotel" and adding both crying and laughing emojis. In the image, she gave a thumbs up with the curtains drawn around her bed.
Health struggles and recovery
The star did not disclose why she was in hospital, but this is not the first time she has faced health issues. In 2024, she shared on Instagram: "My health hasn't been in a great place for quite some time now, and I've spent more time in hospital than my own home. I'm taking time away from work/life to focus on getting back to full strength. I'll be back soon."
A couple of weeks later, she gave fans a further update, explaining: "I had an op a month ago, I'm on high-dose steroids & trialling other medication & (touch wood) I'm feeling so much stronger. Life is very simple right now. I spend my days walking Teddy, painting and gardening (Nanna would be proud)." At the time, she thanked her fans and said she hoped to be back working soon.
Recent work and career
Emma's hospital visit came just as she had returned from the US, where she was at the Breeders' Cup hosting Raceday's coverage from the Kentucky event. She began her BBC career in 2021 and has appeared on shows like Match Of The Day X, as well as working with various other broadcasters throughout her career.
Previous wardrobe mishap
In August 2025, she made headlines when she revealed an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction while at the York races. She had worn a long polka dot dress with a plunging neckline and white pointed heels. Before heading to the race, Emma gave her Instagram followers a look at her outfit as she debated whether to wear a matching race day hat.
The presenter admitted, "I'm not normally a hat girl, I don't normally wear them, I don't feel that confident in them; however, this one matches my outfit." She then asked her followers: "Hat or no hat? What do we reckon?" When she arrived at the races wearing the headgear, the windy Yorkshire weather caused the hat to blow away, and she told fans: "I've been here two minutes… and the hat's blown off!" She shared clips of the moment, chasing the hat briefly before settling into her presenting role without it.
