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Aston Merrygold rushed to hospital on stretcher during medical emergency as he shares ambulance snap

He shared a worrying post

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Strictly star Aston Merrygold has revealed he was rushed to hospital in the back of an ambulance.

The JLS singer – who appeared on the glitzy BBC One show in 2017 – performed at the Capital Summertime Ball with his JLS bandmates last weekend.

However, just days after, Aston found himself rushed to hospital during a medical emergency.

Aston in an ambulance
The singer was rushed to hospital (Credit: InstagramStory)

Aston Merrygold rushed to hospital

Taking to his Instagram Story on Friday (June 21) Aston uploaded a photo of him strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance.

Em route the hospital, the Strictly star was connected to an intravenous drip.

Despite the concerning circumstances, he appeared to be in good spirits, as he flashed a smile and put a thumb up for the camera.

“It’s been an interesting 13hrs”, Aston penned in the caption.

The TV star didn’t reveal the medical reason behind his hospital trip or provide details about his condition.

Aston Merrygold looking concerned
He didn’t disclose what was wrong (Credit: BBC)

Aston’s surprise Capital performance

Aston and his JLS bandmates delighted fans last weekend, when they put on a surprise performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball.

“It blasted off the cobwebs,” JB told The Sun after their performance.

Marvin then added: “People have always known that we bring high-energy shows. We don’t want that to slow down. When people buy a ticket to our JLS tour, they know they’re going to get 150 percent from the four of us.

“The energy was incredible, and that will be the same and more when we’re on tour in November.”

JLS heading on tour

Aston’s hospital visit comes ahead of his band JLS’ newly announced Club Is Alive Tour, scheduled for November 2025.

The tour is set to head all over the UK, beginning at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and finishing off with two performances at London’s O2 Arena.

In their official tour announcement, the band stated: “Your boys are back! We’re SO excited to be back out on the road with another Hits tour bringing the full CLUB vibes to your city!”

“There’s nothing we love more than getting to see you all and perform for you once again. We appreciate your support and we hope you’re ready to party with us and our very special guest – Example – very, very soon!”

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Joey Crutchley
Freelance Writer

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