Myles Stephenson rushes two-year-old daughter to hospital after she swallows acorn

Myles Stephenson said he rushed his two-year-old daughter to hospital on Friday after she swallowed an acorn, sharing a brief health update with followers from an A&E department.

The former reality star, 33, posted on Instagram that his daughter Sahara — who will turn three in December — had eaten the acorn. "Yep… she ate an acorn & now we are at urgent care! Having kids does keep you on your toes," he wrote.

Acorns contain tannins, plant compounds that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and, if consumed in large quantities, can be toxic to humans. While wild animals are adapted to processing raw acorns, human ingestion can lead to symptoms such as stomach upset and vomiting, and medical attention is generally recommended if a child swallows one.

Stephenson, who first came to public attention as a member of the band Raksu on the 2017 edition of The X Factor and later appeared on the reality series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, provided the update directly to his social media audience and did not give further details about his daughter's condition.

Health professionals typically advise parents to seek immediate medical evaluation after young children ingest unknown or potentially toxic items, both because of the possible effects of the substance and the risk that an item could obstruct airways. Treatment depends on the substance and the child's symptoms and can range from observation to symptomatic care.

The incident highlights how everyday outdoor items can pose risks to small children, who often explore by putting objects in their mouths. Stephenson's post drew attention from fans and followers who responded with well-wishes; he did not indicate whether further treatment was required or how Sahara was faring after the hospital visit.

No official medical statement about the child's condition was released. The family did not immediately respond to requests for additional comment.