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Ex American Idol singer hospitalised

Former 'American Idol' star Bo Bice has been hospitalised after coughing up blood while attending an event in Las Vegas.
1 of 1 Bice - Taken to hospital after coughing up blood
Bice - Taken to hospital after coughing up blood

A statement released by RCA Records said: "In what appears to be a complication from a previous surgery, Bo was rushed to the hospital yesterday."

"He is doing fine and is returning home for treatment. He is cancelling his performance on the Radio Music Awards (Monday night) and Jimmy Kimmel Live (Tuesday)."

The 30-year-old singer suddenly became ill on Sunday while at a radio forum. When he began coughing up blood he was rushed to the Desert Springs Hospital for treatment.

Bice reportedly underwent emergency surgery in August to remove an intestinal blockage.

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