Stephen Mulhern returned to Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway last night after taking a short break for health reasons.

He also issued a health update after ITV viewers were concerned for his health.

The magician turned TV presenter took a break from presenting duties after doctors told him to, while fighting an unknown illness.

Last night on the show Ant and Dec welcomed Stephen back for the iconic Ant versus Dec segment.

Speaking to the popular presenter Dec said: "We haven’t seen you since show one, where the hell have you been?"

Stephen replied: "Well let’s just say that when your private jet breaks down and you get stuck in Hollywood, there’s not a lot you can do."

He then added in a more serious tone: "No seriously, I haven’t been too well, thank you so much for all of your lovely messages.

"Forget about all that now, because the show must go on."

At the beginning of March Stephen addressed his health issues when he took to social media to say: "Hello all, sorry I’ve been quiet on here recently and thank you for all your lovely messages.

"I’ve had some time off and been resting up on doctors’ orders. I’m on the mend, I’m happy to say, and looking forward to getting back to work soon.

"In the meantime I’ll put my feet up and watch Saturday Night Takeaway tonight with the rest of you lot.

"Please don’t miss me too much! Lots of love, Stephen."

At the time a source told The Sun: "Stephen went to hospital for a medical procedure, but has been discharged now and is focusing all his energy on his recovery.

"He’s hoping to return to the show as soon as he’s feeling better and well enough. He’s currently resting up and supporting the lads from home."

Fans of the In For A Penny presenter flocked to social media completely enamoured over his return on Saturday night, with many taking to Twitter.

One penned: "Delighted (and very relieved!!!) to see you back on your two fantastic feet again! Lots of love."

"Was great seeing you back, was not the same without you," penned another.

Someone else said: "Whether they will admit it or not Stephen you make the show. I can't wait for your next series of In for a penny. Such great entertainment."

While a fourth added: "Was great seeing you again, you were missed the last two weeks. Glad you're all better now."

Stephen also took to Twitter to share his joy over being back, writing: "It was so good to be back last night with @antanddec on @itvtakeaway alongside the one and only @MichaelBuble thanks again for all your amazing comments and messages and here is to next weeks show!"

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway airs on Saturdays at 7pm on ITV and ITVHub.

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