Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins’ festive celebrations were hit by a traumatic drama as a close family member was taken ill and rushed to A&E. The 50-year-old mum of one was enjoying a family Christmas when her father-in-law was taken ill.

The much-loved presenter said he underwent an operation - and paid tribute to the medical team which stepped in. She said: “Happy New Year to you! And raising a glass to toast Christmas miracles this year, it’s been quite the few days for us.

“My father-in-law had to be rushed to hospital from ours on Christmas Eve, but amazingly was back around the table less than 24 hours later after having a pacemaker fitted. From the brilliant paramedics in the ambulance, to the incredible NHS team who were there in the hospital over Christmasand got him back to us in time to raise a glass on Christmas Day. Such a HUGE thank you.”

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Fans rushed to support the presenter after her trauma. Feebee said: “Wow! Sending you all some peace and healing.” Lexi said: “Happy New Year. So glad your FIL is ok”

Comeon added: “Looking stunning beautiful happy new year glad you’re father in law is feeling better.” Cam said: “Happy New Year. Pleased to hear all has ended well..” Will added: “Happy New year Charlotte and best wishes to your father-in-law.”

Charlotte has previously struggled to hold back tears as she spoke about her own late father’s fight with motor neurone disease on the show. The television presenter’s dad Frank died in 2015 at the age of 78 following a three-year battle with the terminal condition.

Charlotte began by saying: “On the subject of modern technology, there has been a lot of AI and people are worried about where we are heading with this and people are wondering where we are heading with this.”

She went on: “I just want to flag a positive use of AI because I am a patron of Motor Neurone Disease Association and this one caught my eye. There is a lady called Sarah Ezekiel, now she has motor neurone disease and one of the hardest things for people with motor neurone disease is losing your voice.

“And by the power of AI her voice has been replicated after finding a small video clip and they managed to use AI and this is the voice that it gave her.”

The Good Morning Britain presenter had previously disclosed that her father passed away just one month before her eagerly-awaited daughter Ella Rose arrived.

She revealed at the time that she remained forever “thankful” that he discovered she was carrying her daughter before his “horrific” passing.

Charlotte now works tirelessly to highlight awareness of the illness and serves as a patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, whose latest initiative seeks to make their support funding more accessible.