Helen George, best known for playing Trixie Franklin in the BBC drama Call the Midwife, has sparked concern among fans after sharing an image of her leg in a cast on Instagram. The 39-year-old actress posted a picture on Sunday showing her smiling while using a scooter to get around, with her right leg fully encased in a medical cast.
George did not provide details about the cause of the injury, leaving followers uncertain whether she had fractured or broken her leg. She captioned the post with a simple message: “Speedy [black heart emoji].”
Fans and celebrity friends quickly expressed their concern in the comments. I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! winner Giovanna Fletcher wrote, “Oh no!!!” while BBC presenter Anita Rani added, “Oh no! Get well soon beaut!!” Other followers offered well-wishes, with one commenting, “Wishing you an easy and speedy recovery!!!”
George is set to return as Trixie Franklin in Call the Midwife season 13, which will air in 2024. She is also scheduled to appear in the musical The King and I at London's Dominion Theatre from January 20 to early March 2024.
