Showbiz legend Kerri-Anne Kennerley has been rushed to hospital following a trapeze accident during her performance in the musical Pippin at Sydney’s Lyric theatre on Wednesday night.
According to 7News, the 67-year-old veteran entertainer fell 15 feet off the trapeze and “plunged to the ground” but was still able to complete her song before she was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital.
Kerri-Anne has confirmed she has sustained a broken collarbone and a chipped ankle bone from the fall.
In an official statement addressing her accident, KAK said: “Good riddance to 2020. Pippin has genuinely been one of the great experiences of my life exceeding all my expectations.”
“What happened is just a random misstep in the trapeze and circus world. I’ve always felt safe in their hands but accidents just happen. I was trained well and loved getting stronger and the routine smoother.”
The star went on to confirm she won’t be able to see out the remainder of her performances, which run until the end of January.
“I’m devastated that I can’t finish the run. It was just so much fun. I broke my collar bone quite severely and have a slight chip of my ankle bone,” she revealed.
The former Studio 10 star played Grandma Berthe in the stage musical and has previously spoken about the physicality of her role.
“In my big number, I have to get on a trapeze and go up 15ft,” she explained to The Senior.
Following her fall, the 67-year-old was taken to hospital where the extent of her injuries were revealed.
(Image: Getty)“I’m helped by a very strapping, hunky trapeze artist and we do several movements including one called The Bird, and one where I have to hang by my feet.”
“It’s a big learning curve and I realise how active and tough this is going to be, but every day there is some improvement.”
In October, the television personality shared a behind-the-scenes video from her trapeze rehearsal via her Instagram page.
“I told you I wanted to join the circus! So excited to be playing Berthe in @pippinaustralia. Now I have the chance to sing upside down 🎪,” KAK captioned the footage.
The former Studio 10 star plays Grandma Berthe in the stage musical.
(Image: Getty)KAK’S role on Pippin came as a much welcomed new gig after a turbulent year on the career front for the star, which saw her axed from Studio 10 in August following massive cost cuts for the network in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The decision to make these changes was a very difficult one and I want to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to our friends and colleagues who will leave the network,” Ten’s network director of news content, Ross Dagan, said in a statement at the time.
“It is in no way a reflection of their talent, contribution or passion. They are exceptionally gifted people. We are incredibly proud of them and their work. There is no doubt they will be missed.”
“Companies do these sort of cuts to make the business better, which in the long run saves a lot more jobs,” Kerri-Anne, who had been on the breakfast show for two years, reflected of her dumping.
In October, KAK shared this behind-the-scenes video from her trapeze rehearsal.
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