Britain’s Got Talent star rushed to hospital with brain haemorrhage during family holiday

BRITAIN’S Got Talent star Mike Newall has been rushed to hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The comedian, who appeared on the ITV show back in 2020, was enjoying a family holiday in Wales when the medical emergency happened. BGT comedian Mike Newall has been hospitalised after suffering a brain haemorrhage Credit: Rex Mike was on holiday with his family in Wales when the medical emergency happened Credit: GoFundMe A friend of the star, Peter Vincent, shared the news of his diagnosis in a GoFundMe page online where he asked people to raise funds for Mike and his family amid his recovery. “Our mate Mike Newall fell poorly while on holiday in Wales and has been rushed to hospital in the North West with a brain haemorrhage,” he began/ Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! “It’s obviously a serious condition, but he’s in good hands and we’re all wishing him a speedy recovery. “Mike’s going to be out of action and unable to work for a good while, so lets take some of the financial pressure off him and his family. Anything you can put in will help,” he added. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Mike by a pal hoping to raise funds for the comic while he recovers and can’t work Credit: GoFundMe He was dubbed the “Noel Gallagher” of comedy by Simon Cowell for his similar haircut and Mancunian accent at the time Credit: YOUTUBE/BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Peter has set the target at £16,000, with donations totalling £11,413 at time of writing. In “encouraging” news, the pal added that Mike was still acting like his comic self. “After various scans, Mike has confirmed that they’ve found 17 brain cells. Here’s hoping he’ll talk a bit faster after all this is over,” the page bio read. “Seriously though, let’s get behind Mike, his family and show him how much the comedy community cares.” Most read in TV Mike appeared on season 14 of the ITV talent show and initially impressed judges and the audience with his skit on bath bombs and break-ups. He was dubbed the “Noel Gallagher” of comedy by Simon Cowell for his similar haircut and Mancunian accent at the time. However, after being put through to the next round, he failed to land a spot in the semi-finals. Comment now