Stephen Mulhern has issued an update on his absence from Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
The TV personality usually appears in a guest role on the popular ITV programme.
Stephen briefly featured in the season 18 premiere dressed as Donald Trump - and revealed on Twitter he has been unable to return since due to "doctor's orders".
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The 44-year-old said: "Hello all, Sorry I’ve been quiet on here recently and thank you for all your lovely messages. I’ve had some time off and been resting up on doctor's orders. I’m on the mend, I’m happy to say, and looking forward to getting back to work soon.
"In the meantime I’ll put my feet up and watch Saturday Night Takeaway tonight with the rest of you lot. Please don’t miss me too much! Lots of love, Stephen. X"
Fans flooded the comments to wish Stephen well in his recovery.
Lisa said: "Can't wait to see you're back on our TV screens Steven we have missed you get well soon be safe and look after yourself that's under your fans orders OK"
Sharon commented: "Sorry to hear you’ve not been well. Keep resting and I hope you feel better soon. It’s not like you to be so quiet on here or be off the tv for so long so I’ve been genuinely worried. Can now enjoy the show again tonight - although not the same without you xx"
Theresa posted : "Oh I’m sorry to hear you have been unwell, glad to hear you are in the mend, please take it easy and rest up. Everyone has been very worried about you. X"
Angela said: "Good to hear you are doing ok Stephen. As you know, being the star of stage & screen all of us miss you very much. Take care & hope you will be back on our screens soon"
Ali tweeted: "Take care Stephen and hope you feel much better soon"
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