Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson has revealed she spent Christmas Eve in hospital for an urgent medical appointment, taking a moment to praise the tireless work of the NHS.
An Urgent Appointment on Christmas Eve
The 35-year-old reality television personality, who has been candid about her long-term health struggles, underwent a proctoscopy on December 24th. This procedure examines the anus and rectum. Louise shared the details with her followers on social media, posting a photo from the hospital in a gown.
She explained that while the timing felt significant, the appointment was arranged urgently and she was grateful to be seen. "I jumped at the offering of a 24th December date, then when it came around I realised the magnitude of it being Christmas Eve," she wrote.
Living with Ulcerative Colitis and a Stoma
Louise Thompson's hospital visit is part of her ongoing management of ulcerative colitis, a condition which causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. In 2024, she underwent surgery resulting in a colostomy and now uses a stoma bag.
Her health challenges have been severe. In 2021, she nearly died following the emergency caesarean birth of her son, Leo, and subsequently suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and postpartum depression. Her fiancé, Ryan Libbey, later revealed the couple's ordeal was so intense that Louise was placed on suicide watch in the months after Leo's arrival.
A Heartfelt Tribute to the NHS
Despite the personal difficulty of spending part of the holiday in a medical setting, Louise used the experience to express deep gratitude for the National Health Service. "Despite all the chaos of what I’ve been through, I still think we are incredibly lucky to have the NHS, which NEVER clocks off in case of emergencies," she stated.
She humorously referred to having a "nice little Christmas Eve camera up my bum" but seriously thanked the health service for "keeping our country ticking along and keeping our loved ones alive".
Louise has previously spoken about the realities of life with a stoma, including a "horrendously debilitating" public leak in April 2025 which left her in tears. Her openness continues to shed light on the daily challenges faced by those with chronic illnesses.
