Richard Madeley rushed off I'm a Celebrity set in Wales and taken to hospital after falling ill

Presenter Richard Madeley has been taken to hospital after falling ill overnight on the set of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in Wales.

Madeley is currently competing in the popular survival reality show, which is shot at Gwrych Castle in Wales.

An ITV spokesperson said: “Richard was unwell in the early hours and was immediately seen by our on-site medical team.

“He’s since been taken to hospital as a precaution, the health and safety of our campmates is our priority.”

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