MASTERCHEF star John Torode has opened up about the terrifying horse riding accident that left him hospitalised. On Boxing Day 2016, the TV cooking show judge was left 'very bruised ' after being thrown off the saddle. 4 Chef and TV star John has been a MasterChef judge since 2005 Credit: BBC 4 John has opened up about his 'terrifying horse riding accident from 2016 Credit: X/JohnTorode 4 John married actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner in 2019 Credit: Getty In a new interview with The Mirror , John 59, reflected: "I felt like I had nine lives after I fell off.
” His wife, actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner, 52, added: "He got thrown off twice. It was pretty awful.” John and Lisa had been enjoying a day out at Claridge's when the accident took place.
Eight years ago, fans were worried after Lisa posted a picture of John in a hospital bed . Read more on MasterChef crowning moment MasterChef winner revealed by John & Gregg in closest ever final Coppola Clash Masterchef's John Torode slams Strictly pro Vito for 'dangerous' behaviour She wrote: "Thank you so very much to the lovely docs and nurses yesterday #stmaryshospitalpaddington for looking after my @johntorodecooks who is very bruised but doing well!” A concerned fan wrote: “Oh my goodness, get well soon John.” While another added: "Thinking of you, feel better soon!” At the time, John also shared an update, penning: "I really am ok everyone! Most read in News TV FRESH BLOOD Nightsleeper & Harry Potter star sign.