‘Good Burger’ actor Kel Mitchell hospitalized, speaks out on Instagram
ByNatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Kel Mitchell hospitalized FILE PHOTO: Kenan Thompson (L) and Kel Mitchell (R) visit the Good Burger booth at New York Comic Con at Javits Center on October 15, 2023 in New York City. Mitchell confirmed on Instagram that he had been hospitalized but is currently at home recovering from an undisclosed illness. (Catherine Powell/Getty Images for for Paramount+)
ByNatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Kel Mitchell is reaching out to fans after news that he was hospitalized broke Wednesday.
TMZ was the first to report that Mitchell was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles on Tuesday night via the emergency room.
A witness told the gossip site that the “Good Burger” actor was conscious and alert.
Mitchell, 42, posted to Instagram, saying the medical issue, which he did not divulge, was “genuinely frightening” and that he is home “on the road to recovery.”
His wife, Asia Lee, shared the same statement on her Instagram account, Entertainment Tonight reported.
Mitchell’s latest project, “Good Burger 2,″ is slated to be released on Paramount+ on Nov. 22.
It is a sequel to “Good Burger” that reunites Mitchell with his co-star Kenan Thompson, People magazine reported.
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Through the years SANTA MONICA, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Actor Kel Mitchell and guest attend the Macy's Passport Gala to Benefit HIV/AIDS Research and Awareness September 30, 2004 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Amanda EdwardsGetty Images) (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 25: Actor Kel Mitchell attends the 3rd Annual Work Hard, Play Harder Lounge at the W Hotel on June 25, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 12: Actor Kel Mitchell attends the premiere of Screen Gems "This Christmas" at the Cinerama Dome on November 12, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images) (Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29: (L-R) Actors Maree Cheatham, Zoran Korach, Kel Mitchell, Cameron Ocasio, and Ariana Grande accept the Favorite TV Show award for 'Sam & Cat' onstage during Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at USC Galen Center on March 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 27: Patrick, Kel Mitchell and Spongebob attend the Nickelodeon basketball tryouts for the Kids' Choice Sports 2015 "Triple Shot Challenge" At The BET Experience at The L.A. Convention Center on June 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 27: Kel Mitchell and Lil' P-Nut get active at Nickelodeon's Road to Worldwide Day Of Play Activation at The BET Experience at L.A. Live at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 25: Actor Kel Mitchell, from the cast of Nickelodeon's Game Shakers, speaks onstage at VidCon on July 25, 2015 in Anaheim, California. New live-action comedy series set to premiere Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8:30pm (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 25: Actor Kel Mitchell, from the cast of Nickelodeon's Game Shakers, takes a selfie with fans at VidCon on July 25, 2015 in Anaheim, California. New live-action comedy series set to premiere Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8:30pm (ET/PT) (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years BURBANK, CA - OCTOBER 06: Kel Mitchell from the cast of Nickelodeon's Game Shakers greet kids and fans at a special Halloween-themed event at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif., for a sneak peek of a spooky episode of the animated series Harvey Beaks as well as new clips from Bella and the Bulldogs, Game Shakers and the movie Liar, Liar, Vampire, on October 6, 2015 in Burbank, California. Liar, Liar, Vampire will premiere in October. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 10: (L-R) Kel Mitchell, Lori Beth Denberg, Danny Tamberelli and Josh Server attend The Splat: All That Reunion At New York Comic-Con on October 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: Kel Mitchell attends Nickelodeon's screening of "All That" and "Good Burger" at the Chop Shop on June 09, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Nickelodeon ) (Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: Kel Mitchell attends Nickelodeon's screening of "All That" and "Good Burger" at the Chop Shop on June 09, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Nickelodeon ) (Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 19: Host Kenan Thompson (L) and actor Kel Mitchell present the Jack Adams Award during the 2019 NHL Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 19, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Through the years SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: (L-R) Kel Mitchell, Shaun White, and Nyjah Huston participate in a challenge onstage during Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2019 at Barker Hangar on July 11, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: (L-R) Kel Mitchell and David Dobrik participate in a challenge onstage during Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2019 at Barker Hangar on July 11, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) (Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Witney Carson and Kel Mitchell pose at "Dancing with the Stars" Season 28 Finale at CBS Television City on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (David Livingston/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 28: Kel Mitchell attends the 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade supporting Marine Toys For Tots on November 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: Kel Mitchell attends the Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight Premiere as part of Netflix Family Summer at Autry Museum of the American West on July 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Netflix) (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Netflix)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Kel Mitchell and family attend the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) (Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson speak at the Hold The Sauce! Good Burger is Back! panel during New York Comic Con 2023 - Day 4 at Javits Center on October 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for ReedPop) (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for ReedPop)
Through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell at New York Comic Con at Javits Center on October 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images for for Paramount+) (Catherine Powell/Getty Images for for Paramount+)
