Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has reportedly suffered a huge I’m A Celebrity blow after a knee injury that forced him to miss the 2023 series flared up.
The actor, 42, best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, is said to have withdrawn from a padel competition due to the injury.
Alan heads into the jungle for the new series, which starts on November 17, but may have to be medically withdrawn from the trials.
Last November, Alan underwent major knee surgery and said it could take up to a year for him to fully recover.
The surgery reconstructs the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) by removing the torn ligament and replacing it with a tendon from another part of the leg.
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has reportedly suffered a huge I’m A Celebrity blow after a knee injury that caused him to miss the 2023 series flared up
The 42-year-old actor, best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, is said to have withdrawn from a padel competition due to the injury just over a week before the start date.
“Alan was supposed to take part in a padel match, but he withdrew at the last minute because his knee was acting up,” a source said. The sun.
‘It’s going well now, but he just has to be very careful. He may not be able to participate in some of the processes. Bosses are currently investigating whether he will be excluded from the trials.
‘It’s a huge blow for Alan as he was looking forward to getting into it and now has to be a bit more wary.’
MailOnline has contacted Alan’s representatives for comment.
Alan updated his followers at the time he underwent the surgery.
He captioned one photo: “ACL reconstruction surgery. Well, on Friday I had ACL reconstruction surgery.
‘I was told the operation went very well. I know I have a long rehabilitation of 9-12 months ahead of me, but I am sure I will get there with the support of family and friends.
‘Thank you to the wonderful! Staff at Oaklands xx ..and also thanks to my own nurse Ratched @missdrewmerry93 Any rehab tips or advice??’
Last November, Alan underwent major knee surgery and said it could take up to a year for him to fully recover
WHAT IS AN ANCIRCROUS LIGAMENT (ACL) INJURY?
An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
The injury usually occurs during sports that involve abrupt stopping, changing direction, and jumping and landing, such as football or basketball.
ACL tears are common in young athletes, with 200,000 injuries occurring annually in the U.S., according to the journal The Physician and Sports Medicine.
The prevalence of the injury in Britain is unknown.
Many people hear a ‘pop’ coming from their knee when the injury occurs.
ACL injuries increase a person’s risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knee, even if they undergo surgery to reconstruct the ligament.
Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment may include rest and rehabilitation exercises.
Source: Mayo Clinic
The Coronation Street star is said to have missed the 2023 series due to the injury.
A source told The Mirror at the time: ‘It’s a big blow but there’s no way he can go to Australia – his surgeon would have a fit.
‘Alan needs to make a full recovery and then maybe he can compete next year. It’s a huge shame because everyone was really looking forward to having him on the show, but these things happen.”
A Coronation Street spokeswoman said Tyrone would remain on screen but would take a break during actor Alan’s recovery.
They told MailOnline: ‘Alan will be on screen over the coming weeks as we film two months ahead, and then he will take a short break while he recovers.’
I AM A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
COLEEN ROONEY
Coleen Rooney rose to fame as the wife of footballer Wayne
AGE: 38
OCCUPANCY: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, surpassing Nigel Farage’s £1.5million last year.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura Higgins became an instant TV favorite during her stint on Love Island
AGE: 33
OCCUPANCY: Television personality
FAMOUS FOR: Series five of Love Island (20190 and Dancing On Ice (2020).
Maura is said to have replaced Tommy Fury after he pulled out at the last minute.
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse already has two Strictly glitter balls to her name
AGE: 34
OCCUPANCY: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known as a professional dancer in the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookmakers’ favorites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPANCY: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead singers and lead guitarist of pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan heads into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPANCY: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Nicknamed The Clones Cyclone, Barry held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPANCY: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle and fashion. She has more than 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses hope Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPANCY: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses in the hope he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced that Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show after appearing earlier in the afternoon.
JANE MOORE
Jane takes up the challenge after her high-profile divorce from her husband
AGE: 62
OCCUPANCY: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: PrJane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a permanent panel member in 2013.
Jane takes up the challenge following her high-profile divorce from husband of twenty years, showbiz agent Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
AGE: 44
OCCUPANCY: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly in 2016.
REV RICHARD COLES
Richard’s last reality stint was when he took part in Strictly in 2017
AGE: 62
OCCUPANCY: Radio host
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is a former member of pop group The Communards.
They achieved three British top ten hits, including the number 1 album of Don’t Leave Me This Way.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs in Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPANCY: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year after undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and he is sure to attract a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs in the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making a comeback in her career after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPANCY: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz for a tour last year after first gaining fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and launched her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
Last year she released her fourth album with N-Dubz.
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