Andy Hallett on the mend after health scare.

Host with the most Andy Hallett gave his fans a scare last weekend, when he had to bow out of a convention due to ill health.

With Andy being such a trouper, fans were naturally concerned that his condition might be pretty serious.

Andy has posted a message on his official website to explain the situation:

"I wish I had better news for you at the moment, however I am having a bit of a rough time right now, medically speaking. As you know, it would take a lot for me to miss a scheduled event (ya know what a ham I am...) but I'm unable to fly or travel at the moment. Last week I was hospitalized due to a minor viral infection that was complicated by exhaustion.

"This minor problem turned "not so minor" quite quickly and was causing major problems with my lungs and breathing. I was in the I.C.U. At Cedars-Sinai Medical for the past 5 days under the care of wonderful doctors and nurses who I owe the world to...

"[My doctor] and I are both predicting and hoping for a speedy recovery, but I just have to rest, rest, rest, rest, rest, rest (as she says). I am very sorry if I disappointed anyone with my absence from this weekend's event in the Poconos, believe me I'd be there if I could. I promise to make it up to you somehow."

The Cult team would like to wish Andy a speedy recovery.