Ilona Maher In Horrible Collision, Shows Brutal Injury

Ilona Maher from Instagram

Rugby is certainly a rough sport. And now, DWTS runner-up Ilona Maher experienced firsthand just how dangerous it can be at times.

After a brutal collision during a match, the 28-year-old revealed she suffered an incredibly painful injury. But in true Ilona fashion, she’s still smiling and making jokes about it.

Read on to get the scoop and see the photos she shared with her online fanbase.

Ilona Maher Shows Off Her Rugby Injury For Fans

After an excellent run on Dancing With The Stars Season 33, Ilona Maher has had a wildly fruitful Rugby career. Right now, she’s playing for the Bristol Bears in the UK. In fact, her first match was so popular it forced the team to move to a bigger to accommodate the swarm of fans. 

It didn’t even matter that the Bristol Bears lost. Everyone just wanted to see Ilona play.

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten from Instagram
Ilona Maher/Instagram

Sadly, Ilona Maher suffered a painful injury during a recent match.

“When people keep asking me if I’m OK but I just broke my nose,” the pro Rugby player shared on Instagram as she holds an ice pack to her face.

Ilona Maher from Instagram
Ilona Maher/Instagram

“Pretty girl is ready,” Ilona captioned another photo, showing off the painful injury.

In the image, she’s starting to get dark bruises under her eyes. as her nose swells. But never the less, she smiles for the camera.

Ilona Maher from Instagram
Ilona Maher/Instagram

Fans Wish The Rugby Player Well Amid The Pain

While a broken nose is undoubtedly unpleasant, Ilona kept joking through the pain. She even made a new video discussing all the attention she’d get now.

“Guys, stop fighting over me,” the Season 33 runner-up joked with fans. “There’s enough to go around. What? I am a model. Thank you so much. Oh, you’ve already fallen in love? It’ll pass.”

 

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Viewers expressed sympathy for Ilona while also laughing at her video. They sent positive vibes and well-wishes, including:

  • We have all already fallen in love🙌👏”
  • Oh my god, queen 😭😭wishing you a speedy recovery xxx”
  • “‘i can do it with a broken nose’ 🥲”
  • You are hilarious and beautiful. Thank you for the model of womanhood you model for girls and women of all ages: fearless, warm, funny, intelligent, authentic and above all, FIERCE. I am so proud of you. ❤️”

Where you surprised to learn about Ilona Maher’s broken nose? Have you had a chance to see her play professional rugby? Leave your own thoughts in the comments.

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