Josh Ford still saving up for surgery to fix his ear drum after 2023 car accident
The former "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" housemate was the only survivor of the crash, which gave him the moniker "Ang Survivor Lad ng United Kingdom" inside Bahay ni Kuya.
On the sidelines of the GMA Gala 2025, GMA News Online spoke to Josh about the surgery he needs for his left ear, which he previously revealed to house guest Gabbi Garcia in PBB.
"I'm still trying to save up for the surgery and if I have time sana magawa ko na rin," he said. "Kasi it takes a while for it to heal. Mahaba 'yung recovery period niya."
"Hopefully soon, magawa ko na. Blessings for more income, more money para lang magawa ko na," he added.
Josh told Gabbi he has two holes in his ear drum and he is slowly losing his hearing in the left ear. The doctor initially said there's a chance it might heal by itself, but in a checkup before entering PBB, he was told he would need surgery.
To protect his ear, Josh wears an earpiece when showering or swimming.
The Filipino-British actor also said he did not want to burden his mother with the surgery costs.
"My dad was the only provider talaga, my mom was a housewife. Tapos nung nawala siya, wala, lahat napunta sa mom ko. So ayoko naman ilagay rin sa kanya 'to," he said.
Josh currently stars in the second season of Kapuso youth-oriented series "Maka." He previously appeared in GMA Prime series "My Guardian Alien," "Luv Is: Love At First Read," and "Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa."
The actor is also part of the roster of "host-mates" of Kapuso morning show "Unang Hirit."
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
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