Strictly star Anton Du Beke’s son George, 3, is rushed to hospital for an operation

Anton Du Beke’s son George, 3, is rushed to hospital for an operation as Strictly star cancels dance classes to be by his side

Anton Du Beke’s son George, 3, has been rushed to hospital for an operation.

The Strictly star, 53, took to Twitter on Friday morning to apologise for needing to cancel dance classes, in order to be by his son’s side following his surgery. 

Anton revealed that George was now home following a stay in hospital, and the TV star thanked the NHS, branding them ‘brilliant’ and ‘simply amazing.’ 

Oh no! Anton Du Beke’s son George, 3, has been rushed to hospital for an operation (Pictured with wife Hannah Summers and daughter Henrietta, 3, in January 2019)

Anton tweeted: ‘So sorry my loves, I won’t be able to take today’s classes as little George has had an operation and a short stay in hospital,’

He continued: ‘But don’t worry, he’s all ok now! A huge thank you to all the brilliant @NHS Doctors & Nurses for looking after us – you’re all simply amazing. Anton XX.’

The father-of-two did not confirm exactly what operation George needed to have. MailOnline has contacted Anton Du Beke’s representatives for comment. 

Letting fans know: The Strictly star took to Twitter on Friday morning to apologise for needing to cancel dance classes, in order to be by his son's side following his surgery

Letting fans know: The Strictly star took to Twitter on Friday morning to apologise for needing to cancel dance classes, in order to be by his son’s side following his surgery

Thankful: Anton revealed that George was now home following a stay in hospital, and the TV star thanked the NHS, branding them 'brilliant' and 'simply amazing'

Thankful: Anton revealed that George was now home following a stay in hospital, and the TV star thanked the NHS, branding them ‘brilliant’ and ‘simply amazing’

What's happened? It is as yet unknown exactly what operation George needed to have

 What’s happened? It is as yet unknown exactly what operation George needed to have

The worrying update from Anton comes after revealed that there was a ‘silver lining’ in him being forced to be away from work due to the coronavirus lockdown.

He explained how it means he has been able spend more time with his wife Hannah Summers and their twin children.

The Strictly Come Dancing pro appeared The One Show at the end of March, where he told hosts Alex Jones and Chris Ramsay that ‘it’s a wonderful thing’ that he gets to spend some quality time with his loved ones. 

Family: George is a twin with Anton and wife Hannah also parents to daughter Henrietta, three

Family: George is a twin with Anton and wife Hannah also parents to daughter Henrietta, three