The Only Way Is Essex star Bobby Norris revealed he is back in hospital for an undisclosed mystery illness on Thursday. The 39-year-old reality television personality shared a picture of himself wearing an oxygen mask and a hospital gown while praising healthcare workers.
Norris did not disclose the reason for his hospitalization. In his post, he praised National Health Service staff, writing, "God Bless the NHS. I feel like the NHS get a rough ride of it sometimes, but the work and jobs they do is truly amazing. Thank you.."
Former TOWIE co-star Georgia Kousoulou commented on the post, writing, "Hope your ok bub ❤️" Fans also expressed concern, with one asking, "Are you in the hospital again? Speedy recovery, my dear", while another wrote, "hope you're ok @bobbycnorris sending love and hugs", and a third added, "Oh no Bob, what's happened? Wishing you well ❤️❤️❤️"
Facial surgeries and filler history
The hospital stay follows multiple cosmetic procedures Norris underwent back in March, including a facelift, neck lift, and lower blepharoplasty. Earlier this year, he revealed that he had spent more than £50,000 on cosmetic fillers before deciding to undergo a facelift procedure.
Speaking on The Vanessa Feltz Show, Norris discussed his decision after a decade of what he described as abusing fillers. Host Vanessa Feltz told him, "One of the reasons you've been in the papers a lot recently is all the cosmetic work and treatments, and surgeries. You've had quite a lot of them."
Norris explained his decision to speak openly about his cosmetic procedures during the television appearance. "I think the penny is slowly dropping that I'm really open," Norris said. "I think to be on a reality show for 10 years, for 15 years, do various reality shows and social media, it's an open book. I'm not gonna put the genie back in the bottle. And I think for people who follow and watch on social media and TV and stuff, I think it's important to be honest. I've documented the whole thing. I mean, there are photos and videos I could have posted that I didn't. Do you know what I mean? I think a lot of people think surgery is like going on Stars in Your Eyes. You walk through the door, and in 20 minutes, you will have a new face or new boobs. That isn't the reality."
Television interview discussions
Feltz showed a picture of Norris when he first arrived on TOWIE in 2012, pre-filler and surgery, and asked what work he had done to his face. Norris replied, "Right so what's still left? Nose is different, teeth is different, hairline is different, beard, face, cheeks, neck, everything. Apart from the eyes."
Feltz questioned why he underwent the procedures at age 39, saying, "And you're only 39 years old? So when you look at that face there, and then you look at what you've done now, I mean I can't really work out why you would have done that. I mean, you're a very lovely-looking guy." Norris said, "I think there's still this mindset, and it's kind of a tradition when people have facelifts. It was within a certain age, and I think people say probably you did look old. Now I didn't go get it to make me look 16, but I've been on TOWIE for 10 years, and in the industry I abused fillers, I'd stretch my cheeks out, my lips out. Now, if you're quite subtle with them, you can have them removed."
Feltz asked, "How much have you spent on fillers over those years?" Norris revealed, "Oh, if you were.. I think someone said it's more than 50 grand." The star was previously pictured during his days on TOWIE in 2015 before altering his appearance.
