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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.
Just like to send some love/well wishes out to @benross23 & his family after the accident on the @NRLFootyShow – sorry Big Ben feel so bad.
— Wendell Sailor (@RealBigDell) June 11, 2015
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.
Wasn't anyone's fault mate. @NRLFootyShow were amazing with their help and care last night. https://t.co/7tHwM1lj7Y
— Ben Ross (@benross23) June 11, 2015
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.
Thanks for everyone's messages of concern and also wishes. Will know full extent of the break etc soon
— Ben Ross (@benross23) June 11, 2015
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