Dave Hughes’ New Year’s Eve took a turn for the worse when the Australian comedian was rushed to hospital after a major surfing incident.
The popular television and radio presenter took to Instagram to share his horrific injuries that occurred during what was meant to be a joyous NYE at a Queensland beach.
The slideshow post included up-close-and-personal photos of the star, showing his severe injuries and his journey to a hospital on the Gold Coast.
Hughes started off the caption in his typical light-hearted manner: “Happy NY. Had my least sober NYE in 30+ years.”
As the slideshow progressed, it was clear he wasn’t talking about alcohol: “Green whistle came after two hours of the worst pain of my life, plus morphine and the rest of them.”
On a more serious note, Hughes wrote: “Shoulder dislocation whilst surfing. ‘9 out of 10 level nerve damage.’”
The much-loved Aussie looked to be in intense pain, his head curled inwards in one picture, face tense and arm in a sling.
He continued the message by giving thanks: “Shout out to wife, @surfersparadiseslsc, and GC medical professionals for their much-needed help!”
Finally, the comedian seemed to be back once again as he finished with another light-hearted comment: “Will be in a sling for a while, not sure when my next right-handed high five will be.”
The comments were bursting with sympathy, well wishes and support for Hughes, including some big names and jokesters.
“Oh god no! That’s horrendous. There’s goes your long held ambitions to be the national chicken dance champion,” wrote comedian Nikki Osborne.
Another comedian Lehmo questioned innocently: “Is there footage of you falling off the board?”
The Bachelor host Osher Günsberg kindly thought to offer his talent for assistance: “Oh no Dave! That’s horrible. If you need surgery (and I hope you don’t) I could narrate it for you with my @bondirescuetv Voice if you like?”