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Married At First Sight star Charlene Douglas had grand plans for her bank holiday weekend – but instead she found herself being wheeled into hospital after suffering a health emergency<\/p>\n

18:42, 23 Aug 2025Updated 18:43, 23 Aug 2025<\/p>\n

\"CharleneCharlene Douglas has been rushed to hospital(Image: Charlene Douglas\/Instagram)<\/p>\n

Married At First Sight star Charlene Douglas had been rushed to hospital – ruining her bank holiday weekend plans. The sex therapist took to social media to share details of her health scare.<\/p>\n

Charlene, 43 – who has featured on E4’s<\/a> chaotic dating show since 2021 – had planned to spend her weekend at the Notting Hill Carnival<\/a> in West London. But plans were derailed and she found herself being taken to A&E instead.<\/p>\n

Taking to Instagram<\/a> on Saturday, the dating expert gave details of her ordeal – sharing a photograph of her arm attached to a drip while in hospital. In an accompanying caption, she explained that she was suffering from a low level of iron.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Married At First Sight Australia’s Liam Cooper engaged to ‘soulmate’ two years after split<\/a>READ MORE: Married At First Sight UK star splits from girlfriend and signs up for OnlyFans<\/a>\"MafsThe E4 star shared a photo of herself hooked up to an IV line(Image: charlenedouglasofficial\/instagram)<\/p>\n

She wrote: “When you had plans to represent your island vc at Notting Hill carnival and ‘wuk your waistline’ this weekend, but your body had other plans.” She added hashtags, writing: “#anaemia #irondeficiency #gutted #slowdown #nottinghillcarnival #nhs<\/a> #hospital.”<\/p>\n

Charlene also shared a short video clip of herself being pushed down a hospital corridor on a wheelchair. She wrote alongside the footage: “Life! … Hair looks good though!”<\/p>\n

And paying tribute to those that treated her, she added: “Thank you @nhsengland.” Fans and followers were quick to offer support to the E4 star – and to offer her commiserations for having her fun plans spoiled.<\/p>\n

One wrote: “Sending strength and a full recovery.” Another typed: “Hope you feel better soon hun.” And another wrote: “Sending healing prayers @charlenedouglasofficial xx.”<\/p>\n

As well as offering couples support on MAFS, Charlene has also appeared on E4’s The Sex Clinic. She has been working as a relationship coach and sex expert for more than a decade – and preaches about the importance of intimacy in making a romance work and last.<\/p>\n

\"MafsShe also shared footage of herself in a wheelchair(Image: charlenedouglasofficial\/instagram)<\/p>\n

Her website declared: “Intimacy is a key part of a healthy life. Every hug, kiss, or touch triggers an emotional connection and strengthens relationships”. She is also not afraid to call out inappropriate behaviour on the romantic field.<\/p>\n

Last year, she won praise from fans when she took to social media to blast “inappropriate” messages from married men.<\/p>\n

In a bold move on her Instagram story, Charlene declared at the time: “Dear MARRIED MEN! Respectively please STOP messaging me under the disguise of ‘I’m interested in what you do! ‘I don’t need daily morning ‘hellos’ – Please greet your wives instead! #inappropriatebehaviour #respectyourpartnerplease #notthatkindaqueen”.<\/p>\n

While Charlene has helped other couples find lasting love, it is believed she is not married herself – and she does work hard to keep her romantic life out of the spotlight.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the Express last year, the E4 star said: “I think sex education has definitely got much better at school. In my day, I remember the girls and boys were separated.<\/p>\n

“I found out about childbirth, which put me off for life. And it’s the secret that you weren’t really supposed to tell the boys about.”<\/p>\n

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