'I’ll be out of action for about THREE MONTHS': Vogue Williams reveals devastation of ruptured knee injury from The Jump... as contestants prepare for debut on ill-fated show
It's one of the most dangerous reality shows on British television.
And now the stunning Irish DJ Vogue Williams has revealed her devastation at bailing out of Channel 4's The Jump after suffering a serious knee injury - which will leave her out of action for three months.
Writing on her blog for HELLO!, the 31-year-old said: 'It was just such a pity and I’m devastated to say that I’m now out of the show.
Danger: Vogue Williams has revealed her devastation at bailing out of Channel 4's The Jump
'I’ve ruptured my ACL in my knee so I’m going to be out of action for about three months.
'I was practicing my ski cross and had a fall but luckily the medic was there and I got back down the mountain super fast.'
Vogue was swiftly replaced by model and former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Amy Willerton ahead of Sunday night's premiere.
The 24-year-old model said earlier: 'This experience has gone from being an exciting over extended ski holiday to suddenly overnight throwing myself into competition mode - but I'm so so ready for that challenge! I hope I can do Vogue proud.'
Stepping in: Vogue was swiftly replaced by model and former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Amy Willerton ahead of tonight's premiere
This is not the only injury of the season with cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins also suffering a leg injury.
The Olympian, 36, shared an Instagram snap of his ankle being bandaged up while in Austria - but hinted that he won't be leaving the show as he insisted: 'The show must go on.'
A source told MailOnline: 'Brad will 100 per cent be participating on Sunday. Nothing serious just a few aches and pains from training. '
Ouch: Williams said she damaged the ACL in her knee - the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Practice time: Williams, 31, said: 'I was practicing my ski cross and had a fall but luckily the medic was there and I got back down the mountain super fast'
Doing her best: Amy Willerton has said she is ready for the challenge - despite the potential dangers
Vogue earlier announced the news of her injury on the mountains of Innsbruck, Austria, on Instagram, writing: 'So disappointed to be out of The Jump this year.
'I've had such an amazing time and met the best people whilst learning such a cool skill.
'My knee will heal and If the show comes back next year I'll be in it to win it'
Freinds: The blonde beauty appears to have been spending some time with the rest of the show's cast, training in the event of a celebrity having to pull out
Special announcement: The Irish DJ took to Twitter to announce the news on Thursday - just days before the premiere of the Channel 4 show
Vogue, however, is setting her sights on appearing in the 2018 edition.
A spate of high-profile injuries also marred the second and third series' of the divisive show.
Gymnast Beth Tweddle, 31, needed surgery to fix a fractured vertebrae, while reality star Mark-Francis Vandelli, 26, suffered a fractured ankle during a live event and was forced to withdraw from the show after heading to hospital.
Determined: This is not the only injury of the season with cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins also suffering a leg injury
Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington, 26, also withdrew from the show on medical advice after she dislocated her shoulder mid-jump in the show's titular event.
Elsewhere Holby City actress Tina Hobley, 44, headed for the exit after she dislocated her elbow and suffered two fractures to her arm.
Among those competing in this year's installment of The Jump are Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, TOWIE regular Lydia Bright, Big Brother winner Josie Gibson, gymnast Louis Smith and celebrated rugby player Jason Robinson.
Here we go: Production staff lingered as they worked on their V formation
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