Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is taking legal action against the makers of Channel 4’s The Jump after suffering a spinal injury on the reality show in 2016.
The 33-year-old bronze medal-winner, who retired in 2013 and starred in ITV’s Dancing on Ice before taking part in The Jump, required surgery on her neck and spinal cord after hitting a barrier on a landing.
“Despite attempts to settle the legal case amicably, the defendants involved in making The Jump have so far denied any liability for her injuries and we have been left with no choice but to issue court proceedings as we seek to resolve the case.”
In a statement given to BBC Sport, production company TwoFour, who make The Jump, said: “This matter is being dealt with by our insurers and we are unable to comment as the claim is ongoing.”