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Rugby star's concussion: Forgot he had kids
26 Mar
Summary
- Joe Marler suffered severe concussion impacting his memory.
- He forgot he had children after a serious tackle.
- Marler chose 'Celebrity Traitors' over finishing rugby contract.
Former England rugby international Joe Marler has shared a harrowing account of suffering a concussion so severe it led him to forget he had children. The 35-year-old recounted the incident during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show.
Marler described how, after a particularly tough tackle during his rugby career, he woke up in the physio room with no recollection of his family. He recalled a kit man asking about his children, to which Marler responded with confusion, "What kids? I've got kids?" This realization caused him to break down in tears.
In addition to his injury experiences, Marler also discussed his popular stint on 'Celebrity Traitors.' He explained that the opportunity to appear on the show arose during his final year of contract with his rugby club. He made the decision to pursue 'Celebrity Traitors' over finishing his contract, a choice he believes has been life-changing.
The show also featured comedians Aisling Bea and Romesh Ranganathan, who also discussed their potential involvement in 'The Traitors.'
