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'Reading Rainbow' host says he's checking into hospital over mental health
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Teddy Grant , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points Threets was selected to host the show in 2025. Mychal Threets, the host of "Reading Rainbow", is taking steps to address his mental health.
Mychal Threets, the host of "Reading Rainbow", is taking steps to address his mental health. He has announced that he will be checking into a hospital. Threets was selected to host the show in 2025.
Further information about his decision and current situation is available from the source. Details about his hospital stay and what prompted this move are not specified in the initial report.
The source provides more context and background on Mychal Threets and his role as host of "Reading Rainbow". For a more complete understanding, readers can refer to the original source for additional details.
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Category: library Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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