Former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas was hospitalised yesterday after dropping a 50kg weight on his face.
The 30-year-old star branded himself an 'idiot' for injuring himself during a particularly vigorous gym session, and needed emergency treatment on a wound perilously close to his eye.
"Not sure that everyone knows yet but today I dropped a weight on my face!!" he told his Instagram followers, sharing a shot of himself from his hospital bed.
"And then 3hrs in a&e with this guy. Don’t know which one was worse haha but am glad he was there by my side x," he joked in reference to his friend.
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Injecting some humour into the situation, the father-of-one continued, "If you too have dropped a weight on your face please get in touch as it’s hard to talk to anyone about my experience unless you’ve actually been through it.
"I know your out there and I know your ashamed but it’s about time we spoke out and let others know that if your an idiot... gyms are dangerous places."
Keeping up the banter, the hospital-gown clad star - who quit Emmerdale last year - then mocked his unemployed status.
"Feeling really sorry for myself don't think I'll be able to work for a week... good job I don't have a job," he quipped.
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And his brother Ryan - who previously starred in Coronation Street - also saw the funny side, admitting, “I love you so much Adam to be fair something I would do.”
Last night Adam gave fans an update, revealing he was back home with his family.
Sharing a shot of himself with wife Caroline and their daughter Teddy, a small white plaster could be seen beneath his eye.
