Britain's Got Talent star Mike Newall is rushed to hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage on holiday - as fans raise thousands in hours on GoFundMe

Britain's Got Talent star Mike Newall is recovering in hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage. 

The comedian, 45, who appeared on the ITV talent show in 2020, was enjoying a family holiday in Wales with his wife and two children when he suddenly became 'seriously ill' and had to be raced to the nearest A&E. 

Mike's wife Nico revealed she was 'told to expect the worse' after he had to be transferred to a specialist hospital in Liverpool, but miraculously the bleeding on his brain stopped. 

Friends of the star have now set up a GoFundMe to help the family while Mike will be out of work for a 'good while', which had already surpassed £10,000 in donations within a day. 

Nico shared the news on Instagram alongside a picture of Mike on the beach in Wales with their son and daughter. 

She penned: 'How life can change in the blink of an eye. Moments after this photo was taken, Mike suddenly became seriously ill. We called an ambulance, but it was quicker for me to drive him 40 minutes to the nearest hospital, all while my brave, funny man battled the most unbearable pain.' 

Nico continued:  'He was quickly blue-lighted to a specialist hospital in Liverpool after scans showed a brain haemorrhage.

'We were told to prepare for the worst, and so began the most agonising night of our lives. Thankfully, the bleed stopped.

'Even in the face of the worst, he remained so calm and positive.

'I’m so relieved to say that things have improved. His pain is being managed, his stats are improving every day and he is doing amazingly well.

'He still has a long road of recovery ahead, and there are risks the doctors are continuing to monitor round the clock over the next couple of weeks, so we’re taking everything one day at a time. 

'But we’re feeling so much more hopeful today and just praying that he continues to make progress and makes a full recovery.

'We honestly can’t thank everyone enough for the prayers, messages, calls, love and support. We’ve been completely overwhelmed by everyone’s kindness. It has meant the absolute world to us. 

'Friends and family are everything. As for the comedy community - I’ve been in tears all day at your generosity. Testament to what a incredible guy Mike is.

'One day at a time. ❤️'

Following the news, Mike's friends set up a GoFundMe as they called on the comedy community to help out. 

The bio reads: 'Hi all, it’s time for us to step up and help one of our own. Our mate Mike Newall fell poorly while on holiday in Wales and has been rushed to hospital in the North West with a brain haemorrhage. 

'It’s obviously a serious condition, but he’s in good hands and we’re all wishing him a speedy recovery. Mike’s going to be out of action and unable to work for a good while, so lets take some of the financial pressure off him and his family. 

'Anything you can put in will help, and please share this on your socials so we can reach as many people as possible.

'There is, however, some encouraging news. After various scans, Mike has confirmed that they’ve found 17 brain cells. Here’s hoping he’ll talk a bit faster after all this is over.

'Seriously though, let’s get behind Mike, his family and show him how much the comedy community cares. Give him 10 points.'