Host issued a health update while working on Wednesday's episode of . The 69-year-old, who works alongside Susanna Reid, 54, sparked concern as his voice sounded different from normal.

The smooth talker was sounding quite husky and run-down, with him seemingly struggling to talk. As he tried to introduce a new segment of the , about Reform UK's new party chairman, Susanna teased: "If we can still hear you that is." Richard laughed before explaining that he is doing everything he can to make it better.

He shared: "Well, I'm just trying honey and water, which someone suggested to me. Someone said 'give him some honey in hot water', so yeah maybe." Susanna replied: "We can try and get Laura [Tobin] to send some lavender honey from where she is."

Then Richard surprisingly issued an apology, saying: "Well if it's annoying you, I'm really sorry. Hopefully it will be better tomorrow." His co-star replied: "No, it's not, don't worry." But Richard quipped: "You can't even hear what I'm saying, it's great, they'll love it!"

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