Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for a serious knee injury sustained during a football match. The 46-year-old ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), tore his meniscus, and fractured part of his leg in the accident.
Shephard spent the night in hospital following the operation and has since updated fans on his condition. 'So they've repaired the ACL and meniscus and now starts the rehab - very slow, long, rehab. Have to say, the painkillers seem to be doing the job right now!' he wrote on Instagram.
The presenter admitted he was surprised by the extent of his injuries, initially unaware of the damage after playing in a veterans cup final with his old team. 'Without realising, I have ruptured my ACL, I've torn the meniscus and I've fractured part of my leg as well,' he recalled.
Shephard also joked about broadcasting while on strong painkillers, referencing a previous experience. 'I can't believe I broadcast on painkillers like this a few years back! Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid - what were you thinking letting me broadcast when I felt like this?!' he wrote.
Co-host Susanna Reid sent her well wishes on air, saying: 'Oh you are always a consummate broadcaster Ben Shephard, and good luck with your recovery. I know Ben is going to be back in the studio very soon.' She added that he was watching the show from his hospital bed.
