Lee Ridley, the comedian known as Lost Voice Guy who triumphed in Britain's Got Talent in 2018, has been taken to hospital following a serious fall that left him with a head injury. The 44-year-old performer shared the news with his followers on Instagram this Monday, posting a photo from his hospital bed.
A Nasty Tumble Leads to A&E Visit
The stand-up star, who communicates using an iPad due to cerebral palsy, explained that the incident occurred over the weekend. He suffered a significant tumble, resulting in him splitting his head open and requiring urgent treatment at Accident and Emergency. Ridley was admitted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where medical staff treated his wounds.
In his social media post, the comedian candidly described feeling "silly and useless" after the accident. He accompanied his message with a striking image showing a large bandage wrapped around his head. With characteristic wit, he captioned the photo: "Lost Balance Guy strikes again!..."
A Candid Message on Disability and Resilience
Ridley was keen to stress that his post was not a plea for sympathy, but rather an honest reflection on the challenges of living with a disability. "This is your periodic reminder that living with a disability can be s*** sometimes, however well your life is going," he wrote. He addressed his fellow disabled community directly, acknowledging the shared understanding of such frustrations.
The comedian, who contracted a brain infection at just six months old leading to his cerebral palsy and a subsequent two-month coma, did not disclose the precise details of his injuries or his expected recovery time. Instead, he turned his focus to the strength of the disabled community.
"The disabled community is incredibly resilient," Ridley stated. "Not because we have to be heroic, but because we keep going. We don't stay down. We pause, recover, and carry on. However that looks for you."
Show Cancellations and Thanks to the NHS
As a consequence of his injury, the comedian has been forced to cancel two scheduled performances. He issued a sincere apology to fans in Newcastle and Mexborough who were due to see him, promising: "I'll make it up to you."
He concluded his heartfelt update by praising the National Health Service staff who cared for him, writing: "Huge thanks to the NHS staff at the RVI for putting me back together." His message serves as a powerful blend of personal setback and unwavering resilience, highlighting both the everyday difficulties and the determined spirit within the disabled community.
