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Avid Tucker Carlson fans noticed last week that he was unexpectedly absent from his show “Tucker Carlson Tonight” Thursday and Friday — and now the host is giving explanations.

Carlson says fell ill on Monday of last week, tried to ignore it, then found himself in the emergency room by Thursday morning.

The host explains his serious illness and thanks the staff at the NYU Hospital in New York City — watch his grateful pleas in the clip above.