Rangers legend Gazza makes emotional return to Italian I’m a Celebrity after dislocating shoulder
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Paul Gascoigne has returned to Celebrity Island after he dislocated his shoulder and spent a week in hospital.
The 53-year-old Rangers legend burst into tears as he was reunited with his campmates after being allowed to come back to the Italian reality show.
Gazza had to be sedated and given oxygen so his shoulder could be “popped back place” after the injury he sustained completing an assault course task to win meatballs and spaghetti.
He has no been allowed to carry on with the show, filmed off Honduras, with a shoulder brace and some strict safety guidelines, The Mirror reports.
Producers on Isola dei Famosi, which loosely translates to Celebrity Island Island, held talks with insurers before the former footballer was allowed back.
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He has now been treated to a proper bed rather than sleeping on the floor like his campmates, and he will not be taking part in any more trials.
Gazza was greeted with kisses and hugs from his campmates, including former air hostess Daniela Martani, with whom he has grown close.
He said: “I’ve missed you all but I haven’t missed not eating. I’m ready to go again and I’m OK.”
The show’s co-host Massimiliano Rosolino explained: “It’s been a tough few days for Paul.
“It has been very intense for him. He took a knock which was a lot more serious than we initially thought. But no one, no one, can leave Paul Gascoigne on the bench.”
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He added: “For Paul there will be no further trials and he won’t be sleeping on the floor. He will have a proper camp bed so as tempting as it is, hands off, it’s for Paul only.”
Gazza had been competing on the show to honour his late nephew Jay Lennon Gascoigne, who died in 2016.
His death was due to an accidental overdose triggered by ‘Pure OCD’, a rare disorder where he was overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts.
And if he wins, Gazza said he’s going to donate the mega prize to a charity founded to commemorate Jay’s memory.
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He told Italian magazine TV Sorrisi e Canzone: “If I win, I will give the prize money to a charity founded by my family in memory of my nephew.”
Gazza’s sister and Jay’s mum Anna Kerrigan gushed over her “amazing brother” for taking part in the series.
She said: “Really proud of my amazing brother.
“Winner all the way and to put the cherry on top of the cake if he wins he is giving the money to our Jay’s charity.
“Sleep tonight well Paul as tomorrow you’re jumping out of a plane and surviving on an island with all your Geordie supporters wishing you well. Love you little brother.”
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Paul Gascoigne, 53, sleeps rough on the forest floor in an arm brace
Paul Gascoigne was back in the thick of it on Sunday after returning to Italy’s version of I’m A Celebrity in an arm brace after he dislocated his shoulder.
The football legend, 53, had to spend a week in hospital after sustaining a shoulder injury during an endurance game on the reality show and looked thrilled to be back in the forest to continue filming the series.
But the harsh reality of living off the land soon crashed back around him as he was seen eyeing up a questionable mattress, before crashing out on the floor.
Back to reality (TV): Paul Gascoigne was back in the thick of it on Sunday after returning to Italy’s version of I’m A Celebrity in an arm brace after he dislocated his shoulder
Sleeping somewhat awkwardly with his arm wrapped up, Paul tried to get some rest.
The Mirror had revealed that Paul would be sleeping in an actual bed instead of the sandy ground like his campmates, - but this seemed not to be the case on Sunday.
He was later seen spitting something into a bucket as he chatted to co-star Awed - Simone Paciello.
A day prior, he couldn’t contain his emotion as he burst into tears upon his return on Thursday’s episode and said that he missed the other contestants ‘more than anything else in the world.’
Doctors have instructed Gazza to follow specific rules in order to support his recovery.
Honouring his comeback, the contestants congregated at the main camping area on Day 19 of the show to chat with the football ace.
The sports icon, who famously cried after England lost to West Germany during the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Turin, was seen adjusting his arm brace on the island near Hondura.
Sleeping rough: The football legend, 53, had to spend a week in hospital after sustaining a shoulder injury during an endurance game; and the harsh reality of living off the land soon crashed back around him
YouTube star Simone sympathetically rested his hand on a joyful Paul’s neck as they caught up.
Meanwhile Daniela Martan smiled affectionately at the footballer who sported two-tone swimming trunks.
Paul instantly adjusted to island life as he was seen walking through the campsite before changing into a relaxed shirt.
Prior to his reentry earlier this week, Paul revealed he would be willing to return to the programme despite his accident.
The former Lazio star said he’s ‘quite good’ and added that his shoulder is ‘so, so’ as the show’s presenter Ilary Blasi asked for updates on his health condition.
Roughing it: He was later seen spitting something into a bucket as he chatted to co-star Awed - Simone Paciello
During another episode last week, Paul could be seen gripping his arm in pain after completing an assault course with his fellow islanders.
He appeared in good spirits later on as he joked that the doctors spoke better English than the show’s host, Ilary.
Paul also said he will go clubbing with footballer and Ilary’s husband, Francesco Totti, once the show is over.
Viewers subsequently took to Twitter to show their support and appreciation to the English contestant.
One person said: ‘Give us Paul Gascoigne back.’
Shabby chic? He was seen eyeing up a questionable mattress, before crashing out on the floor
While another wrote: ‘Gascoigne is the number 1, he makes me laugh so much with his random names and crazy stories. I love him.’ A third wrote: ‘Paul Gascoigne is my winner.’
A different viewer read: ‘Anyway, Gascoigne and Totti would score a lot together! Beware Ilary!!’
Another penned: ‘Paul Gascoigne, let’s be best friends.’
One other added: ‘I watching Isola [I’m A Celeb] just for Paul Gascoigne.’
According to The Sun, producers of the series met recently to discuss whether Paul was fit enough to continue on with the show.
Overwhelmed: The sports icon, who famously cried after England lost to West Germany during the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Turin (pictured) was seen adjusting his arm brace on the island near Hondura
He was flown to hospital for emergency check-ups after sustaining his injury, forcing him to temporarily pull out of filming.
A friend of Paul’s told the publication: ‘He’s dislocated his shoulder. It’s such a shame as he was doing so well.
‘He’s resting while the medical team check him out. The producers are very concerned. He may be pulled out. There are insurance issues as well for them to consider.’
MailOnline contacted a representative for Paul for comment at the time, but they are yet to respond.
Gazza’s Celebrity Island trials are over following shoulder injury
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Geordie favourite Paul Gascoigne has been forced to bow out of trials on the Italian TV show Celebrity Island after the painful shoulder injury which landed him in hospital.
It’s game over for the football legend as far as the trials are concerned as the show’s bosses have brought him back to the show under strict health and safety guidelines.
Gateshead-born Gazza dislocated his shoulder during an assault course trial to win food and spent a week in hospital recovering from his injury.
When he said he wanted to return to Isola dei Famosi - the Italian version of the reality show - the 53-year-old, wearing a shoulder brace, made an emotional return to the island off Honduras where he now will have a proper bed, instead of sleeping on the ground, and will not take part in any more trials, reports The Mirror.
It added that Gazza had to be sedated and given oxygen so that his shoulder could be “popped back in place” and that the show’s producers then held talks with insurers before the comeback.
The former star of the pitch was greeted with kisses and hugs from his campmates, including former air hostess Daniela Martani, upon his return and he told them: “I’ve missed you all but I haven’t missed not eating.
“I’m ready to go again and I’m OK.”
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The show’s co-host Massimiliano Rosolino is quoted as saying: “It’s been a tough few days for Paul. It has been very intense for him.
“He took a knock which was a lot more serious than we initially thought but no-one, no-one, can leave Paul Gascoigne on the bench.”
He added: “For Paul there will be no further trials and he won’t be sleeping on the floor. He will have a proper camp bed so as tempting as it is, hands off, it’s for Paul only.”
Gazza, from Dunston, is said to be taking part in the competition in honour of his late nephew Jay Lennon Gascoigne, who died in 2016.
If he wins, he aims to donate the prize to a charity founded in the memory of Jay whose death was said to be caused by an accidental overdose triggered by ‘Pure OCD’, a rare disorder which overwhelmed him with intrusive thoughts.
Gazza told Italian magazine TV Sorrisi e Canzone: “If I win, I will give the prize money to a charity founded by my family in memory of my nephew.”
Gazza’s sister, and Jay’s mum, Anna Kerrigan called him an “amazing brother” for taking part in the series.
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