Strictly star shares gruesome picture of daughter's arm broken out of place

Greg Rutherford, a 39-year-old Olympian and former Strictly Come Dancing star, has just been handed a harsh reminder that life can change in an instant. His five-year-old daughter, Daphne, broke her arm while at the park, leaving her with a gruesome injury that's left her parents reeling.

Just a day ago, Greg was praising Daphne for her resilience after she battled chicken pox for a month, developing impetigo and conjunctivitis along the way. He was relieved when she could finally return to school, only to receive the worst possible news that she'd had an accident at the park. The fact that she's only been back in school for a minute is a harsh reminder that childhood injuries can be brutal and unpredictable.

Greg's Instagram post, which included a series of photos of Daphne in hospital, revealed the extent of her injury. She has a broken radius and ulna, which required a cast and a sling to immobilize the affected area. But what's truly remarkable is how Daphne is taking it all in stride. Despite being scared, she was put at ease by the staff at Milton Keynes hospital, and her dad even managed to make her smile by bringing her a matching broken arm-ed teddy.

As a parent myself, I can only imagine the fear that Greg and his partner, Susie Verrill, must be feeling right now. The thought of your child being rushed to hospital with a severe injury is every parent's worst nightmare. And yet, as Greg's post showed, even in the midst of chaos, there's always room for love, laughter, and a sense of resilience that's truly inspiring.

This isn't the first time Greg's family has faced a medical emergency. In April, his seven-year-old son, Rex, was rushed to hospital for appendicitis. It's clear that 2026 has been a dramatic year for the Rutherford family, but what's truly remarkable is how they're facing each challenge head-on, with love, laughter, and a deep sense of resilience.

As Daphne begins her journey to recovery, it's clear that she'll be facing a long road ahead. But with her parents by her side, a matching broken arm-ed teddy to keep her company, and a cast that's already become a makeshift canvas for her brother's artistic endeavours, I have no doubt that she'll bounce back stronger than ever.

In the end, Daphne's broken arm is a harsh reminder that life is full of unpredictable twists and turns, but it's also evidence of the unbreakable spirit of childhood. As Greg's Instagram post showed, even in the midst of chaos, there's always room for love, laughter, and a sense of resilience that's truly inspiring.