Stephen Mulhern taken to hospital after collapsing at Pizza Express restaurant

The incident happened earlier this week

Stephen Mulhern has been taken to hospital after collapsing at a Pizza Express restaurant.

The incident happened on Wednesday (November 27) after The Deal Or No Deal presenter started feeling unwell while having a meal at the restaurant in Sunningdale.

Mulhern, who was dining by himself, is believed to have just undergone an operation and reacted badly to the anaesthetic following a few drinks. This prompted an ambulance to be called, with the TV personality being treated at nearby Frimley Park Hospital in Camberley, Surrey.

It also came just weeks after the death of his father Christopher.

In a statement (via The Independent) a spokesperson said: “Stephen has had an incredibly tough time over the past few weeks. His beloved father recently passed away which has hit him hard and has been understandably very stressful.

“In addition, he had a procedure which took place on Wednesday. Following the anaesthetic that was administered, he had a few drinks which made him unwell and he was taken into hospital as a precaution. He is now back home recovering.“

A source also told The Sun: “Stephen immediately felt unwell and concerned staff came over and called 999. Paramedics checked him over and took him to hospital as a precaution. He was also put on the phone to his mum to reassure her that he was OK.”

Mulhern is expected to return to his TV presenting duties in January 2025, when he co-hosts ITV’s Dancing On Ice with Holly Willoughby.

This year’s contestants include The Only Way Is Essex star Ferne McCann, Traitors star Mollie Pearce, Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave, Coronation Street’s Sam Aston, EastEnders’ actor Charlie Brooks, comedian Josh Jones, ex-footballer Anton Ferdinand, actor Chelsee Healy, reality star Dan Edgar and Love Island’s Chris Taylor.