Steph McGovern ‘rushed to doctors after terrifying accident on Netflix set’
Steph McGovern ‘rushed to doctors after terrifying accident on Netflix set’
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. Steph McGovern was reportedly rushed to medics after a terrifying accident during filming for Netflix’s new reality series, Celebrity Bear Hunt.
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The presenter, 42, is being put through her paces on the action-packed programme, which sees a batch of celebrities dropped into the Central American jungle where they become ‘prey for one of the ‘world’s most fearsome predators’ – Bear Grylls.
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Hosted by former This Morning star Holly Willoughby, it sees the likes of Lottie Moss, Boris Becker, Mel B and Shirley Ballas take part in brutal tasks. However, one appeared to go wrong when Steph was reportedly in need of medical help after swinging face-first into a cliff.
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According to The Sun, the former Steph’s Packed Lunch host almost broke her nose and sparked fears she had a slight concussion. It’s claimed she was also covered in bruises afterwards and struggled to walk, but was able to continue with the reality show after 24 hours.
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A source said: ‘Not only was it terrifying for Steph, but for everyone watching – cast, crew and Holly included. ‘Holly was visibly shaken and close to tears, and at one point could be seen covering her face with her hands.’. It’s said there was a chance Steph may have had to leave on medical grounds, but was monitored for the next 24 hours.
![[Undated handout photo issued by Netflix of Bear Grylls in Celebrity Bear Hunt, which launches on Netflix on February 5. Issue date: Tuesday January 14, 2025. PA Photo. The series will feature cleebrity contestants Leonie Anderson, Mel B, Shirley Ballas, Boris Becker, Kola Bokinni, Danny Cipriani, Zuhair Hassan (AKA Big Zuu), Una Healy, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Steph McGovern, Lottie Moss, and Joe Thomas. See PA Story SHOWBIZ CelebrityBearHunt. Photo credit should read: Netflix/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235915983-7cbf.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
