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A Good Morning Britain regular has been rushed to intensive care after a “nightmarish” hospital stay.
Iain Dale undergoes emergency surgery to remove his gallbladder, after three long hours in the emergency room.
The 62-year-old presenter and political commentator regularly appears as a commentator on the breakfast programme and is also a presenter at LBC and various podcasts.
He initially thought he was suffering from ‘severe food poisoning’ and was therefore absent from the radio on Monday. But Iain’s symptoms soon worsened and he realised his condition was more serious.
On Tuesday morning he informed his fans via X (formerly Twitter).
A Good Morning Britain regular has been rushed to intensive care after a ‘nightmare’ hospital stay
Iain Dale (pictured above in May 2021) is forced to undergo emergency surgery to remove his gallbladder after the health crisis and a lengthy three-hour stay in the emergency room
The 62-year-old broadcaster and political commentator often appears as a pundit on the breakfast programme (pictured in June 2024 next to Jacqui Smith)
He wrote: ‘First of all, thank you for all the well wishes. I went to the ER last night at 9pm with acute pain in the right side of my chest.
‘I am now in intensive care awaiting surgery to remove my gallbladder. Not ideal, in fact it is a nightmare. The NHS care at Tunbridge Wells Hospital has been excellent so far.’
He kept his 274,000 followers updated on the whole process by tweeting a photo from the emergency room on Monday night with the caption: ‘The reason I’m not hosting my show tonight…’
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, he added: ‘Three and a half hours in the ER and it looks like a gallbladder problem. They’re running tests. I may have to come back tomorrow.’
Iain’s latest update has left fans stunned and well-wishers, who took to the social media app en masse:
‘Jesus! Get well soon!’
“I wish you a speedy recovery, Iain.”
‘Good luck! I hope everything goes well!’
He took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday morning to update his fans
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 in 2010 and during his career has presented two US presidential election programmes, four evening general election programmes and the station’s Brexit referendum results programme.
Iain’s latest health update has left fans shocked and cheered
“This is my local hospital and I have always had extremely good care, so I know you are in very good hands! I wish you a speedy recovery.”
‘Pembry is excellent, both in terms of care and facilities. I hope the surgery goes smoothly and I’m sorry to hear you’re in so much pain, hopefully they’ve given you something for that. Rest and get better!’
‘That’s awful Iain – get well soon! I had my gallbladder removed when I was 23 and it was the best decision the doctors made – the recovery time has been really good too!’
‘Good grief! Good luck and a speedy recovery! Feel better soon!!’
Iain joined LBC in 2010 and during his career has presented two US Presidential Election programmes, four evening General Election programmes and the Brexit Referendum results programme.
He presents the Evening Show on LBC Radio from Monday to Thursday from 7pm to 10pm.
As well as Good Morning Britain, he is a regular contributor to Newsnight and Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show. He also writes regular columns for the Telegraph, Evening Standard and The I Paper.
