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UK news presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after becoming unwell live on air, ITV News has said. Viewers took to social media Friday evening to express their concern after Omaar was seen struggling to read the autocue towards the end of News at Ten bulletin. He managed to sign off with a short farewell, and then sat at the studio desk while the credits rolled. More from Deadline UK News Anchor Was "Determined To Finish Bulletin" After Becoming Unwell Live On Air International Insider: 'Baby Reindeer's Unexpected Rise; Canadian Strike Nears; Bollywood & Politics Director Of 'Mr Bates Vs The Post Office' Says Smash ITV Drama Should Not Be A "Unicorn" As He Urges "Mechanism" For Broadcasters To Tell Campaigning Stories ITV pulled the show from its scheduled re-run on its one-hour-delay channel, and stated Saturday morning: "We are aware that viewers are concerned about Rageh Omaar's wellbeing, Rageh became unwell while presenting News at Ten on Friday and is now receiving medical care. He thanks everyone for their well wishes." Omaar, who is 56, is a regular anchor for the flagship news program, is also the broadcaster's international affairs editor and presents the current affairs show On Assignment from around the world. He previously worked as a foreign correspondent for the BBC, where he became a familiar face on British screens during the second Gulf war in 2003. His live reports from rooftops while missiles flew overhead earned him the nickname "the Scud stud." Best of Deadline TV Cancellations Photo Gallery: Series Ending In 2024 & Beyond Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.