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11-09-2026
TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp provided an update on her recovery after suffering a severe leg injury from a fall on a beach in Devon.Key details reported in the article include:
- The Incident: During a family birthday picnic at Welcombe Mouth beach near her home in Devon, the 55-year-old Location, Location, Location co-host slipped on a steep, muddy path and broke her leg.
- The Rescue: Her 18-year-old son, Oscar, ran to find help. She was rescued and airlifted to the hospital with the assistance of the RNLI Bude Lifeboat paramedics and the Cornwall Air Ambulance.
- Injury and Recovery: A little over a week following surgery, Allsopp posted updates and photos on social media, joking that her leg looked like “it has been bitten by a shark.” She noted that feeling was returning to her toes and leg, and mentioned using a Game Ready cold compression therapy device to aid in her rehabilitation.
- Work Plans: Despite being bedbound for recovery, she confirmed plans to continue filming her Channel 4 Christmas special in October, explaining that the production will adapt by having her film while seated with her leg elevated.