Overview
- The JLS singer, 38, said he "broke everything... apart from the bone" and needed full ankle reconstruction after a rehearsal accident.
- He described vanishing through the stage, landing on crash mats, and trapping his leg, which caused the severe ankle damage.
- Merrygold has continued to perform with JLS in adapted shows, appearing seated or using crutches during the tour.
- He reported he still cannot run, can now manage stairs, and was previously bed-bound and told to avoid weight-bearing, limiting time picking up his children.
- He called the psychological toll "killing me," and JLS have summer shows scheduled in Derby and Colchester.