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US blogger and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Perez Hilton is recovering in hospital after appearing to self-harm during a TikTok live stream. The incident occurred at his home in Miami, where he was alone at the time of the broadcast. Concerned viewers alerted emergency services after witnessing the distressing footage. The local police sheriff responded with a crisis unit and mental health professionals, and confirmed that an individual had been safely recovered and taken to hospital for medical attention. Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, rose to fame in the mid-2000s for his cutting and controversial celebrity commentary on his blog. He later moved into reality TV and podcasting, appearing on Celebrity Big Brother in the UK in 2015 and hosting a series called Perez Hilton Superfan. His TikTok account has since been suspended. Hilton's managers said they appreciate everybody's concern and that their focus is on Perez's well-being and health, as well as that of his family. Support services are available for anyone affected by the issues raised.

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ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 5 August 2026

Key Claims

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Perez Hilton was hospitalized after self-harming during a TikTok live stream; emergency services were called by viewers and his account was suspended.

Channel Perspectives

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ITV

The report focused on the factual sequence of events, including the response by emergency services and the background of Perez Hilton. It maintained a neutral, informative tone and included a direct statement from Hilton's managers. The channel also provided a helpline reference for viewers affected by the content.

Key Quotes:
  • “Emergency services were called to the home of US blogger Perez Hilton in Miami yesterday after people who were watching his live stream on TikTok reported that he appeared to be self-harming.”
  • “The local police sheriff said it responded with a crisis unit and mental health professionals, adding that an individual had been safely recovered and taken to hospital where he's receiving medical attention.”
  • “The blogger's managers said that they appreciate everybody's concern and their focus right now is on Perez's well-being and his health and that of his family too.”

Broadcast Timeline

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ITV Lunchtime News