BBC Morning Live presenter supported by fans after announcing break from show

Michelle Ackerleyhas shared that she was taken to hospital after finishing her Morning Live broadcast.

The BBC host, who is expecting her first child with husband Benjamin Ryan, returned to the daytime show earlier this month following its summer hiatus.

Despite being in the studio on Monday, 8th September, alongside Rav Wilding, Michelle has been noticeably absent from our screens, with Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton taking over this week's coverage.

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The star has now given fans a health update, describing it as "quite the rollercoaster of a few days".

Alongside a mirror selfie showcasing her growing bump, she penned: "Well it's been quite the rollercoaster of a few days this end," reports Wales Online.

"Had such a lovely day back at work with the awesome @bbcmorninglive team last Monday. Then unfortunately ended up in hospital with labyrinthitis for the next 4 days.

"I don't know if anybody has had it before but it ain't ideal.

"I have to stay the midwives at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester were amazing and kept me calm with all the anxieties of being ill whilst pregnant."

She reassured fans by saying: "Resting up and nesting up at home now. I'll be back on @bbcmorninglive in the new year though with a new baby addition to add to the family."

Fans quickly expressed their support for Michelle, with Gaby Roslin commenting: "Oh you beautiful soul. Rest up and take good care of yourself. Massive love."

Katie Thistleton added: "Oh darling what a ride you've had! You're so strong! Rest up."

Iona Bain chimed in: "Glad you were looked after last week and you're doing amazingly - keep on keeping on!"

One follower sent their well wishes, writing: "Wishing you all the very best. Speedy recovery," while another expressed sympathy: "Aww sorry to hear this hope you are feeling much better now."

According to the NHS, labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection that can affect balance and includes symptoms such as dizziness, feeling sick and feeling unsteady. Symptoms can start suddenly and often ease after a few days, with most people getting their balance back over two to six weeks but some taking longer.

Michelle had announced her pregnancy live on air back in May, following an "emotional" struggle with infertility and endometriosis.

The presenter joined co-host Gethin Jones, who told viewers she has "some news".

"I have actually, yes," she replied.

"I know I still can't quite believe it myself, really, very, very happy... it's just come out slowly but surely," she went on. "I am four months pregnant."

She later told her Instagram followers that her baby would be due in October, writing: "I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences.

"Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women's health – can really make a difference.

"Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo(metriosis) procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster.

"The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can't quite believe it."

Morning Live airs weekdays on BBC One and iPlayer from 9.30am.