Vanessa Feltz says she is in 'agony' after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

TV and radio host Vanessa Feltz has been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. The mum-of-two revealed she had 'doubled over in agony' and had to be taken to hospital.

The former BBC Strictly Come Dancing star recalled feeling 'completely fine' as she spent time with her family. But then she suddenly experienced severe pain which meant she could not sit or lie down.

On Monday (September 17), Feltz shared a video from her hospital bed. She said on Instagram: "Good morning from hospital, bit of a surprise. Yesterday I was absolutely fine, completely fine and I had the [grandchildren] over for lunch and I was completely fine.

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"There was nothing wrong with me at all and then suddenly I got this pain and it was just absolutely extraordinary I've never had anything like it and I've given birth to two children naturally and never had any pain like that in my life."

She added: "I was in agony I couldn't sit down, I couldn't lie down, I didn't know what to do, it was absolutely astounding." In a further update, Feltz - who previously starred on Celebrity Big Brother - said: "Hello from hospital. 2pm I was fine. Had just made lunch and was playing with AJ 5 and Cecily nearly two.

"3pm I was doubled over in agony. Scan showed big kidney stone. OMG! Astoundingly painful. Rushed into theatre. Very grateful thanks to my daughters nurses porters anaesthetist and wonderful surgeon. Thank you so much."

TV star Myleene Klass replied: "Sending you all my love. You are handling everything like a warrior Queen. Here for you as always x."

Kate Thornton added: "Ouch! Thank goodness you’re in the right place. Feel better and sending my love x"