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ITV slapped with official viewer complaints after newsreader Rageh Omaar falls ill live on air

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ITV has been hit with a number of Ofcom complaints from viewers concerned about its newsreader Rageh Omaar's health during the News At Ten on Friday (April 26).

Rageh, the ITV News international affairs editor, was presenting the News At Ten programme on Friday when he appeared to struggle to read the news bulletins – sparking concern online.

Following the broadcast, ITV said the presenter had become “unwell” live on-air and was "receiving medical care". TV watchdog Ofcom has now confirmed that it has received 73 complaints after the broadcast, as viewers got in touch to report their concerns.

The objections related to 56-year-old Omaar's "health during this broadcast" of ITV's flagship news bulletin, according to OK!

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