Stephen Mulhern was instructed by doctors to rest up as he explains last weeks sudden absence from Saturday Night Takeaway.
The 44-year-old failed to make an appearance on the most recent episode of Ant and Dec’s popular ITV show – leaving fans of the programme worried for the TV star.
Having received a barrage of messages from concerned SNT viewers, Stephen wanted provide an update on how he was doing.
In a brief statement on Twitter, the television personality wrote: “Hello all, Sorry I’ve been quiet on here recently and thank you for all your lovely messages.
“I’ve had some time off and been resting up on doctors orders.
” I’m on the mend, I’m happy to say, and looking forward to getting back to work soon. In the meantime…”
Within the comments section the presenter confirmed he wouldn’t be making a return to screens this evening either.
He wrote “I’ll put my feet up and watch Saturday Night Takeaway tonight with the rest of you lot.
“Please don’t miss me too much! Lots of love, Stephen.”
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Fans flocked beneath the post to offer up their well wishes, with one person commenting: “Glad to hear you are getting better! You are definitely missed on the telly, but your health has to come first.
“You are brilliant and we will all be waiting for you when you are ready to come back take care for now”
Another person tweeted: “We’ve missed your special brand of humour, but are pleased you are taking doctors orders seriously and resting up. Sending healing hugs.”
(Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
While a third added: “Your silly antics lift me up for the week…. Had a week without smiles rest up, enjoy the show show and get yourself better.”
Stephen has been a firm favourite on Ant and Dec’s family programme since 2016 and viewers can’t get enough of him each week.
Ordinarily, Stephen plays the key umpire role in the fun-loved segment Ant Vs Dec – which sees the two hosts go head-to-head in a number of studio based challenges with one person being crowned the ultimate winner when the show finishes.
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