TV star rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in last-minute health scare
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TV host Sarah Abo had to make a sudden exit from a live broadcast when she was whisked away to the hospital for an urgent operation. The Aussie presenter, aged 39, was all set to co-host Channel 9's Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday but was struck down with severe appendicitis. Appendicitis is a serious and painful condition where the appendix becomes inflamed.
During the show, Sarah's colleague David Campbell interrupted the programme to deliver the update to viewers. Speaking from the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne on Tuesday, he announced: "Breaking news tonight. My beautiful co-host Sarah Abo has been struck down by appendicitis. She's undergone an appendectomy in the past few days and is now under doctor's orders to rest up. Apparently, anchoring a three-hour national TV show doesn't qualify as resting. I've seen her do the Today show in her sleep, but this is too much. I just want to say, Sarah, get better. I miss you, pal.".
Later, Sarah took to social media from her hospital bed to update her followers, reassuring them that she was on the mend. She posted: "Hello from hospital! Which is not where I thought I'd be tonight...but my appendix had other ideas! And unfortunately surgery has kept me from being at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl sharing this magical evening with you all, alongside my friend, the magnificent David Campbell. Thankfully, all is good, and I've been very well cared for by an incredible team of doctors and nurses. And I'll be watching another incredible team - the one behind Carols by Candlelight - from my hospital bed tonight.".
