In a statement shared by ITV News, Mr Omaar said: “I would like to thank everyone for their kindness and good wishes, especially all the medical staff, all my wonderful colleagues at ITV News, and our viewers who expressed concern.
“At the time, I was determined to finish presenting the programme. I am grateful for all the support I’ve been given.”
An ITV News spokesperson said he was recovering at home with his family following medical treatment at a hospital.
The scheduled re-run of the news broadcast on ITV+1 was pulled. In its place, a message appeared telling viewers the channel was “temporarily unable to bring you our +1 service”.
Mr Omaar received many messages of support on social media.
Former environment minister Zac Goldsmith said in a post on X: “Rageh Omaar is one of this country’s most iconic broadcasters. He’s also a great, kind and deeply thoughtful man.
“Sending him and his family much love and so hoping this is just a minor blip.”
Channel 5 news anchor Dan Walker posted: “I hope [he] is ok and is being looked after.”
Image: In 2003 Rageh Omaar reported from Baghdad for the BBC
Mr Omaar’s colleague Marverine Cole, a newsreader for ITV’s Good Morning Britain, said she wished Omaar “all the very best” in a message on X.
“Doing this job isn’t easy at the best of times with people watching every stumble and mistake,” posted Sky News anchor Matt Barbet.
“If it’s because you’re suddenly unwell then that’s so unfortunate. I hope Rageh gets well soon and is back on ITV news too,” he said.
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