On Wednesday (January 12), young pop singer Justin Bieber, 16, developed breathing trouble while filming scenes for his upcoming appearance on hit TV show CSI. The award-winning musician suffered respiratory problems apparently caused by an allergic reaction, and was rushed that evening to a medical centre in Burbank, California.
"He is fine," Bieber’s rep told E! on Thursday (January 13). "He had a mild allergic reaction while they were wrapping up last night on the set of CSI. His doctor met him at the hospital to make sure everything was OK. He was released within the hour after his doctor declared him fine. He is back on set working today. All is well."
Following up his acting debut on the show last September, Bieber returned to the CSI set to reprise his role as troubled teen Jason McCann for an upcoming February 17 episode of the crime procedural drama entitled Targets of Obsession.
Last year, CSI executive producer Carol Mendelsohn explained Bieber’s planned return to the show to MTV News, "At the end of the episode, we’re left with the question: Is Jason a good kid stuck in a bad situation or is Jason a bad kid hiding behind his cuteness?" Mendelsohn said. "You can see why Justin was such a perfect choice to play this role. … It’s an explosive story."
This week it was announced that Justin Bieber will be a Golden Globe presenter this Sunday January 16, and will join Olivia Wilde, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Jennifer Lopez, Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester who are also presenting awards to various recipients in the world of film and television.
Bieber’s 3D biopic feature film Never Say Never opens next month on February 11.