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Gabby Douglas forced to miss VMAs after hospital visit

Gabby Douglas was unable to join the rest of the "Final Five" of the U.S. women's gymnastics squad at Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards show after taking a trip to the hospital.

The Olympic gold medalist said she was "out of the hospital and resting comfortably" in a post on her Instagram account.

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It's unclear why Douglas went to the hospital or how long she stayed. She was slated to present an award alongside teammates Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian.