UPDATED 11/11, 2:23 p.m. ET: Kel Mitchell gave fans another update on his recent health scare, this time in an Instagram video recorded at his home earlier this week.
The actor described the incident in more detail, saying he felt the room spinning while shopping on Nov. 7. At first he believed he was simply dehydrated and thought some food and a beverage would help. “When I did that, the whole right side of my arm and my leg was numb, followed by me not being able to swallow, and that’s when I panicked,” he said in the clip before revealing he drove himself to the hospital in a state of panic.
Upon arriving at the emergency room, Mitchell underwent several tests, including a CT scan and EKG, after failing an arm and leg mobility test. “What we feared wasn’t what it was. It was actually a bulging disc I had from a prior injury that was pressing up against the nerve mimicking all those symptoms that I was going through,” the 45-year-old added.
Mitchell thanked his fans for their prayers and comments as well as acknowledging the support from his family. Towards the end of the clip, Mitchell shared that with the SAG-AFTRA strike over, he can now focus on promoting Good Burger 2, which is set to premiere on Nov. 22 on Paramount+.
UPDATED 11/9, 7:10 a.m. ET: Kel Mitchell has given fans an update after it was reported that he was hospitalized in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday night.
“Grateful for the flood of prayers and positive vibes that surrounded me during a genuinely frightening time,” Mitchell told fans on Instagram. “The scare was real, but so was the support. With the grace of God and the skill of the medical team, I’m now on the road to recovery at home, embraced by the love of my family. Your kindness has been a lifeline, and I can’t thank you enough. Much love to each of you.”
Mitchell did not elaborate on the nature of the incident. Here's to a speedy recovery.
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Kel Mitchell, best known as the star of Good Burger and one of the titular characters on Kenan & Kel alongside Kenan Thompson, is reportedly in the hospital.
According to TMZ, Mitchell was admitted into a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday night via the emergency room. A witness reported to the outlet that the actor was awake and alert, although it is unknown what he was admitted for.
His current condition is unknown.
He's set to reprise his role as Ed alongside Thompson in Good Burger 2, over 25 years since the first film.
