Michael Jackson’s dad has confirmed his famous son Michael Jackson has been rushed to hospital.

Joe Jackson revealed he had been told that the singer was taken by ambulance and that he is currently ‘not doing well’.

He added: “I am in Las Vegas, but yes, people in Los Angeles called me and are with Michael and tell me he was taken to the hospital.

“His mother is on her way to the hospital now to check in on him.

“I am not sure what’s wrong. I am waiting to hear back from them.”