A bit of fun on the NRL’s Footy Show turned into excruciating pain for former player Ben Ross, who had his arm broken by Wendell Sailor in the Iron Arm Challenge.
The moment stunned the Footy Show’s panel and had the studio audience hushed in disbelief.
Beau Ryan had to walk away from the scene, so distressed by what he’d witnessed.
Ross let out an expletive as the pain hit and a frazzled Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin asked for an ambulance before throwing to a commercial.
It was live television chaos.
35-year-old Ross was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital where it was confirmed through X-Ray he had a broken humurus.
Wendell Sailor apologised on television after the incident and also through twitter.
“I feel for you mate, I hope you heal well. I’m sorry. Get well mate, I love you buddy,” he said.
Ross accepting Sailor’s apology saying it wasn’t anyone’s fault.
A Channel Nine spokesperson said the arm-wrestle challenge was done correctly and it was an unfortunate accident.
The Iron Arm Challenge between Sailor and Ross was the final after both had won their way through in previous weeks.
It was set up to raise money for the Men of League charity.
up in the north
Roar Rookie
That's what amazes me too. You would think the muscle would tear or something, but for the bone to actually fracture is pretty awesome. Maybe Ross needs a bone density test carried out to see if he has any issues.
Rob McHugh
Roar Guru
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H67lL7jLFA&feature=youtu.be
Winston
Guest
Sympathy for Ross aside, how strong must these two be? His bone couldn't withstand the force of the two arms' muscles combined, that's why it broke. Unbelievable!
Kingcowboy
Guest
I hope people don't turn this into a big deal. Men of League is a great organisation and everyone had good intentions. Sometimes stuff like this happens in life. One thing you can say is that they build them big and strong up here in North Qld
Patrick Effeney
Editor
Gee this was bad... Poor Ben Ross. Always seemed like a nice guy. Always injured in his career - the unluckiest footy player going around, even in retirement.
big J
Guest
I hope that they had an insurance plan for this????? To Ben hope you get better mate, but don't worry just another war story for the grandkids in thirty years mate, you'll be right.