Michael Barrymore injured in fall from horse in Corsica
TV presenter Michael Barrymore has been treated for a head injury after falling from a horse while filming in Corsica.
The 58-year-old was shooting for Channel 4’s Celebrity Coach Trip, where stars travel Europe on a coach, taking part in activities.
Mr Barrymore is reported to have lost a tooth and hit his head after falling off his ride.
Despite being treated in Corsica, the TV personality collapsed at his home in Essex and required further medical care.
The Mail Online has reported that an MRI scan showed that Mr Barrymore has suffered a minor brain bleed.
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