Popular television chef and This Morning regular Donal Skehan has revealed a frightening health scare, detailing an emergency hospital dash and an unexpected operation in a series of social media posts this week.
Donal Skehan's Hospital Ordeal
The 38-year-old star took to his Instagram Story on Monday to share the unsettling news with his followers. His first post read, 'A delightful start to the week. Rushed to A&E this morning,' accompanied by a photo from his hospital bed. While he did not disclose his specific diagnosis, he confirmed he was undergoing a series of tests.
Later, the TV personality shared a touching snapshot of get-well cards made by his young sons, Noah and Oliver. He expressed his gratitude for the supportive messages from fans, adding, 'Very cute cards from the little guys. Thanks for the messages - in for the night for an operation unfortunately but all well.'
By Tuesday morning, there was a positive update. Skehan posted a picture of a simple breakfast of toast and porridge, announcing he was finally able to eat after fasting since Sunday night. He enthusiastically described the meal as 'right up there with one of the best breakfasts ever.'
Chaos in the This Morning Kitchen
In a separate and rather chaotic incident on Wednesday's This Morning broadcast, presenter Cat Deeley suffered a dental mishap live on air. During a Bonfire Night-inspired cooking segment with chef Elliott Grover, the 49-year-old host bit into a toffee apple and immediately knew something was wrong.
Co-host Ben Shephard noticed her concerned expression and asked if her tooth had gone 'a little bit wobbly.' After a moment of silent examination, Cat confirmed the worst, exclaiming, 'I've chipped my tooth!'
Shephard tried to lighten the mood by joking, 'The good news is, Bob Mortimer left us his dentist's number so we can get you a set of dentures.' Deeley later showed the damage to the camera, lamenting that her biggest annoyance was finding the time to visit a dentist for a repair.
Looking Ahead
This eventful week for the This Morning team highlights the unpredictable nature of live television. While Donal Skehan focuses on his recovery following his A&E operation, viewers are left wishing both him and Cat Deeley a swift return to full health.
