Overview
- Ackerley was taken to hospital after finishing a Sept. 8 Morning Live broadcast and spent four days under observation.
- She said doctors diagnosed labyrinthitis, an inner ear condition that affects balance, and she has since been discharged.
- The presenter confirmed she is resting at home and has started maternity leave, telling fans she plans to be back in the new year with her baby.
- She praised midwives at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester for their care during her pregnancy-related hospital stay.
- Ackerley is expecting her first child in October with husband Benjamin Ryan, and colleagues including Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton have covered recent shows as messages of support poured in.