Britian’s Got Talent star Vinnie McKee has revealed he was put in an induced coma after a freak nosebleed revealed a horrifying health condition.
The Glasgow-born telly finalist, 31, told how he’d suffered the bleed after wowing crowds at his headline show in London on Sunday – which worsened the next day.
He attended hospital and was discharged, only to be struck by a second heavier nosebleed as he was travelling home to Scotland.
At Warrington Hospital, medics discovered a damaged artery and sent the the singer-songwriter in for emergency surgery.
Vinnie revealed that he became critically ill while on the operating table, after aspirating blood which led docs inducing him into a coma.
The singer – who made it to the show’s final last year after bagging Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer for his incredible rendition of The Proclaimers’ ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)’ – made the shock announcement on his Instagram and Facebook.
Sharing pictures of him wired up to medical machines from his hospital bed, he wrote: “I don’t have much energy right now and I’m currently in intensive care, but I wanted to update you all as I’ve been quiet the past few days.
”After my show in London on Sunday, I suffered a severe nosebleed that worsened the next day.
“I was initially treated and discharged, but on my way back to Scotland it started again, much heavier. I was taken to Warrington Hospital, where doctors discovered a damaged artery.
”After more than 24 hours in A&E and significant blood loss, I was taken into surgery. During the operation, I aspirated blood and became critically ill, leading to me being placed in an induced coma in intensive care.
“Thankfully, I woke up yesterday. I’m still very weak, but I’m in good hands and hoping to recover fully soon. Being able to hug my family again means everything.
”I can’t thank the incredible staff at Warrington Hospital enough for saving my life, and I’m so grateful for all your messages and support.”
His emotional post was met with dozens of well wishes from fans – including Scottish singer and Love Island star Paige Turley, who wrote: “OMG this must have been terrifying for you all. Sending lots of love and a speedy recovery Vinnie.”
One fan posted: “Take care mate, hope you’re on the road to recovery” , while another added: “Oh man, get well soon buddy”.
In the BGT Final, McKee performed a rendition of ‘Yellow’ by Coldplay, but despite his strong performance, he finished eight in the competition with magician Harry Moulding being crowned winner.
We told, told how just weeks before the BGT final last May, how Vinnie had to flee his home after being bombarded with “threatening” messages from a scorned ex – who was apparently hellbent on destroying his newfound fame.
