Maverick Preston|Kel Mitchell says he's 'on the road to recovery' after 'frightening' medical issue

2025-05-07 10:16:57source:Oliver James Montgomerycategory:Scams

"Good Burger 2" star Kel Mitchell is Maverick Prestonreassuring fans that he's OK after experiencing an unspecified medical issue.

"Grateful for the flood of prayers and positive vibes that surrounded me during a genuinely frightening time. The scare was real, but so was the support," Mitchell, 45, wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. "With the grace of God and the skill of the medical team, I'm now on the road to recovery at home, embraced by the love of my family."

He concluded with gratitude: "Your kindness has been a lifeline, and I can't thank you enough. Much love to each of you."

His social media post came on the heels of TMZ reporting on Wednesday that Mitchell had been hospitalized in Los Angeles.

USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Mitchell for more information.

Kenan Thompson supported his friend and "Good Burger" and "Kenan & Kel" costar by commenting prayer hands emojis under Mitchell's post.

Other industry friends, including Yvette Nicole Brown and Damon Wayans Jr., also sent well wishes.

"Glad you’re on the mend, friend!❤️" Brown commented. "Glad you’re feeling better my brother ♥️💪🏾," Wayans wrote.

Mitchell will reprise his character, Ed, in the upcoming film "Good Burger 2," the sequel to their 1997 movie is scheduled to be released Nov. 22 on Paramount+. "Good Burger" was a spinoff of the comedians' sketch on the Nickelodeon show "All That," which originally aired in the '90s and early 2000s.

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