Stephen Mulhern casts doubt on Britain’s Got More Talent return as he continues to battle ‘nasty’ illness

STEPHEN Mulhern has cast doubt on his Britain's Got More Talent return as he continues to battle a "nasty" illness.

Earlier this week, the 40-year-old presenter revealed he would be missing his first Britain's Got Talent audition in 11 years on doctors orders.

In a tweet, Stephen told his fans he’d been put on bed rest by his doctor after falling ill.

He wrote: “Morning! Absolutely gutted to be missing the first round of @BGT auditions this week in Blackpool!

“I am on doctor’s strict orders to rest my voice, after suffering a nasty bout of Laryngitis - first day off from the show in 11 years. Unbelievable!

“I will be on mute until London auditions on the 27th Jan, look forward to seeing you all then!”

However, Stephen broke his silence tonight to offer his loyal fans an update, and the star didn't sound totally convinced he would be well enough in time for the London auditions.

He tweeted: "Thank you so much for all your get well messages.

"Am still trying to get better and fingers crossed will see lots of you at the BGMT auditions in London a week today.

"Have a good evening all."

His fans were quick to send even more get well messages to the star, with one writing: "ahh, really hope you get better soon Stephen xx".

Another wrote: ";Hi Stephen get better soon, take care and get some rest x x x!" while a third added: "Get well soon Stephen. I bet you are being missed. Will not be the same without you. Take care...."