Love Island star Marcel Somerville has revealed that he nearly died after being rushed to A&E with COVID-19 symptoms.
The former Blazin’ Squad star, 31, gave an update from his hospital bed on Monday after being admitted three days ago with ‘violent vomiting and passing out’.
Marcel admitted that it’s been a ‘very hard few days’ and being rushed to hospital was the ‘worst’ moment of his life.
Scary: Love Island star Marcel Somerville has revealed that he nearly died after being rushed to A&E with COVID-19 symptoms
The musician shared a video of himself hooked up to wires in a hospital bed as he candidly shared: ‘It’s been a very, very hard few days for me. Thursday was literally the worst day of my life. I nearly died.’
Marcel then thanked fans for their prayers and blessings, he emotionally added: ‘Keep sending them my way because I need them, thank you so much, big love, Marce.’
On Sunday night, it was reported that Marcel had been rushed to hospital amid fears he’s contracted COVID-19.
The former Blazin’ Squad star was admitted to hospital three days ago after ‘violet vomiting and passing out’, according to OK!.
Worrying: The former Blazin’ Squad star, 31, gave an update from his hospital bed on Monday after being admitted three days ago with ‘violent vomiting and passing out’
Emotional: Marcel admitted that it’s been a ‘very hard few days’ and being rushed to hospital was the ‘worst’ moment of his life
A source told the news outlet: ‘Marcel has been feeling unwell for a few days and didn’t have any energy. One day he vomited violently and then passed out.
‘He’s been admitted to hospital and has a fever and is still feeling weak. He’s been in hospital for two days and they’re still awaiting test results to rule out coronavirus.’
MailOnline has contacted a representative of Marcel Somerville for comment.
The star last posted on his Instagram account a few days ago, amid a string of posts supporting Black Lives Matter, ahead of his admission into hospital.
Ordeal: On Sunday night, it was reported that Marcel had been rushed to hospital amid fears he’s contracted COVID-19 (pictured on Love Island in 2017)
Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the reality star has been spending his time in lockdown with his stunning girlfriend Rebecca Vieria.
While she has not publicly spoken of her beau’s reported hospitalisation, Rebecca did take to her Instagram Stories on Saturday night to repost his most recent snap on the image-sharing platform, along with the caption: ‘Love you.’
Marcel and Rebecca celebrated their one-year anniversary last month, with the muscle-bound musician posting a touching tribute to his belle on social media.
Happy couple: Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the reality star has been spending his time in lockdown with his stunning girlfriend Rebecca Vieria
Sharing a snap of himself planting a kiss on Rebecca’s cheek, he wrote: ‘Happy Anniversary @rebeccavieirax my sweetness! Mad spending our anniversary on lockdown but there’s no one in the world I’d rather be spending 24/7 with mama.
‘Love you so much! We’ve had a mad year, if they only knew! But we’re here about to start the next 365 Let’s Go, I’m so ready.’
For her part, Rebecca uploaded an image of the pair posing for a selfie together in a car, as she stated: ‘Our First Ever Anniversary…
Anniversary: Marcel and Rebecca celebrated their one-year anniversary last month, with the muscle-bound musician posting a touching tribute to his belle on social media
‘It’s been probably the hardest year ever but throughout it all you have been by me and held me up, when I almost lost myself God sent me you and I look at you as a blessing everyday..
”Anniversary in quarantine but your still making every second special, since midnight actually…❤️ ready for the future my life @marcel_rockyb…❤️.’
London native Marcel appeared on the 2017 season of ITV2 dating show Love Island, in which he placed fourth alongside then-girlfriend Gabby Allen.
Love: On Saturday night, Rebecca took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday night to repost Marcel’s most recent snap on the image-sharing platformt, adding, ‘I love you’