Celeb Big Brother fan nearly lost an eye when a firework exploded in his face at show’s final
A CELEB Big Brother fan nearly lost an eye when a firework exploded in his face at the show’s final.
Anthony Osborne, 44, was outside the house last month to join crowds greeting the winner David Potts.
But as pyrotechnics were set off at Garden Studios in North West London, Anthony was left in agony from a two-inch burn.
He said: “The firework exploded in my face by my right eye. There was a bang and then all I could see was darkness. It felt like my eye was on fire.”
The hospitality worker said he and wife Claire cowered as a rogue explosive hit a warehouse and showered them with debris.
At least three others were hurt.
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Anthony temporarily lost vision in one eye and was rushed to hospital.
He suffered an inflamed cornea and needs further checks.
Claire said: “How he didn’t lose his eye I will never know.”
Anthony, of Chessington, South West London, added: “We were having a great time, but it quickly turned into a nightmare.”
But the couple claim they got no apology from the producers.
A Big Brother spokeswoman said: “The production medic on site assessed a small number of audience members who reported minor injuries during the live final, which featured controlled pyrotechnic effects carried out by a specialist supplier.”