The Jump host Davina McCall has praised Beth Tweddle for her positive attitude as she continues her recovery from a serious neck injury.
The former world champion gymnast fractured two vertebrae in her neck after colliding with a barrier during training for the Channel 4 winter sports competition, and today took her first unaided steps since the accident.
"I went to go and see Beth in hospital this morning," said McCall during Sunday's live broadcast of The Jump .
"It was really good to see her actually, because she was walking down the corridor with her mum and dad, and she was so smiley.
"She's so strong and positive, Beth, and she did want to say thank you for her well-wishes because it's really spurring her on. She really appreciates it."
Tweddle's parents Ann and Jerry have thanked the Austrian medics who have been helping her since the accident. They also expressed gratitude to the production team, as well as members of the public who have been sending get well messages to their daughter.
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Channel 4 has launched a safety review for every single event on The Jump , and the broadcaster reassured viewers that while all winter sports "carry some element of risk", it takes the safety of contestants extremely seriously.
Rebecca Adlington and Tina Hobley were injured earlier in the series, Mark-Francis Vandelli withdrew from the show with a fractured ankle last week, and Linford Christie has also dropped out due to injury earlier this week.
Made in Chelsea star Vandelli was on fine form during this week's live broadcast, presenting McCall with a large bunch of red roses and joking: "I'm still at the schloss, and I don't have to wear any of this ridiculous clothing... I need to recover - and where better?
"I'm looking after them - they need me more than I need them."
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