This Morning star says 'I probably pushed my luck a little bit too far' in health scare
This Morning presenter Ben Shephard once suffered a major health scare that was quite serious.
The daytime star, 50, burst the capillaries around his eyes after a New Zealand stunt. For thrill-seekers like Ben, New Zealand is the ultimate playground for extreme sports and adrenaline-fuelled fun.
He first discovered the country's adventurous side during a gap year from uni. However, it's his most recent trip down under that's got everyone talking.
Chatting to the Telegraph about his passion for travel, Ben recalled, "The last time I was there, I had to bungee jump for a television show we were filming.'
"My cameraman wanted to film me from loads of different positions, so I ended up doing four bungee jumps back to back."
"When I got to the hotel that night, I saw that all the capillaries around my eyes had burst from all that pressure. I probably pushed my luck a little bit too far and got carried away, but loved every minute of it."
It comes as Ben previously left fans delighted by sharing his 'bucket list moment' as he marked a special milestone. The star recently turned 50 and ever since he has been celebrating with a series of challenges he set himself.
He's been keeping his Instagram followers updated along the way, as he vowed to be 'the fittest I've ever been' and attempted cold water swimming, walking 5k and braving ice baths.
He later continued his celebrations with a family trip to Australia. At the time, he shared a peek into his travels with his sons, Ben wrote: ' So this is just a little bit exciting!!!!
'As part of my 50th year celebrations continue (have I mentioned I've turned 50) a proper bucket list moment, as we've just landed in Australia with the family - to support the British and Irish Lions across their tests!!!!
"I'm doing a bit of work but mostly doing a lot of cheering, supporting and merch acquiring…Lions Suitcases anyone.
'Can't wait for later - thoughts on the score??? Also in Brisbane for a few days any recommends will be gratefully received!'
Fans and friends alike rushed to share their support, with Loose Women 's Katie Piper writing: 'That's such a great thing to do as a family.'
'So exciting,' This Morning regular Ashley James said, while Helen Skelton wrote: 'What an adventure,' and Gaby Roslin said: 'Have an amazing adventure.'
Ben proved his challenges to be as fit as he could be paid off with a shoot in May showing off his six-pack.
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