Love Island star Marcel Somerville has provided fans with an update on his condition after he was hospitalised last week.

The 31-year-old was rushed to A&E on Thursday after allegedly "vomiting violently" before passing out.

Posting a short video from his hospital bed, Somerville appeared groggy and thanked followers for his support, but did not divulge why he had been hospitalised.

"This is just a message to everyone who's been sending me all the prayers, they don't go amiss - I really appreciate them, I really needed them right now," he said.

"It's been a very, very hard few days for me. Thursday was literally the worst day of my life. I nearly died."

Somerville is thought to have been tested for suspected coronavirus.