Former England and Arsenal footballer Ian Wright has narrowly escaped serious injury after a tumble down the stairs on Monday night (16 December).The sportsman, who appeared on I'm A Celebrity...
Get Me Out Of Here! in 2019, had co-hosted the Women's Euros draw in Lausanne, Switzerland, before taking a fall. According to reports, Ian, who recently underwent knee surgery, was helped up by Italian and German football legends Leonardo Bonucci and Sami Khedira after slipping on the stairs.
Fortunately, the 61 year old was given an ice pack and managed to avoid any severe injuries. Despite the ordeal, he was able to fly back to Manchester as planned the following morning and is said to be in good spirits.
Ian's accident occurred just seven weeks after he underwent knee replacement surgery, which had left him temporarily in a wheelchair.The enthusiastic pundit had been on his feet for an extended period while assisting with the draw.