BBC legend hospitalised after admitting 'health hasn't been great for some time'

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She began her BBC career in 2021, and has appeared on the likes of Match Of The Day X and has also worked with various other broadcasters in her career. In August 2025 she hit the…

BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones shared a worrying update from a hospital bed. The 36-year-old took to her stories to share the image, admitting it's not her "favourite kind of hotel". She included both crying and laughing emojis in the post. In the image the popular sports host can be seen giving a thumbs up, with the curtains drawn around her bed. The star did not disclose why she was in hospital but it is not the first time she has suffered health woes. In 2024 she took to Instagram to share: "My health hasn’t been in a great place for quite some time now, and I’ve spent more time in hospital than my own home. I’m taking time away from work/life to focus on getting back to full strength.

A couple of weeks later she gave fans a further update explaining: "I had an op a month ago, I’m on high-dose steroids & trialling other medication & (touch wood) I’m feeling so much stronger. Life is very simple right now. I spend my days walking Teddy, painting and gardening (Nanna would be proud)." At the time, she thanked her fans and said she hoped to be back working soon.

Emma's hospital visit came just as she had returned from the US where she was at the Breeders’ Cup, hosting Raceday’s coverage from the Kentucky event.

She began her BBC career in 2021, and has appeared on the likes of Match Of The Day X and has also worked with various other broadcasters in her career.

In August 2025 she hit the headlines when she revealed she experienced an embarrasing wardrobe malfunction while putting on a busty display at the York races.

She had donned a long polka dot dress with a plunging neckline and white pointed heels for the occassion. Moments before taking to the race, Emma gave her Instagram followers a peek at her outfit, as she debated whether or not to wear a matching race day hat.

The presenter was trying on her outfit at home when she admitted, "I'm not normally a hat girl, I don't normally wear them, I don't feel that confident in them; however, this one matches my outfit."…

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