Naked and Afraid is one of many reality TV shows where contestants try to overcome nature’s most brutal conditions in a survival format. Since its premiere in 2013, the Discovery original series has grown in popularity by leaps and bounds, with multiple spin-offs emerging, like Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing.
As the survivalists compete against their extreme environments, many contestants suffer cuts, bruises, and more. Here are the worst injuries in franchise history … so far.
7. Burned genitals
Season 15 of Naked and Afraid saw Sam Mouzer suffer a serious injury to his penis. According to TMZ, Mouzer and his partner were sleeping beside a fire. The fire suddenly burned his “little soldier’s helmet.”
Fortunately, the show’s medic was able to treat the injury and prevent an infection from developing. Despite Mouzer’s report of feeling lighthearted during the ordeal, the burn wasn’t too severe for him to quit,...
As the survivalists compete against their extreme environments, many contestants suffer cuts, bruises, and more. Here are the worst injuries in franchise history … so far.
7. Burned genitals
Season 15 of Naked and Afraid saw Sam Mouzer suffer a serious injury to his penis. According to TMZ, Mouzer and his partner were sleeping beside a fire. The fire suddenly burned his “little soldier’s helmet.”
Fortunately, the show’s medic was able to treat the injury and prevent an infection from developing. Despite Mouzer’s report of feeling lighthearted during the ordeal, the burn wasn’t too severe for him to quit,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A female survival expert who appeared on "Naked & Afraid" is currently recovering from Dengue Fever -- and nearly died -- after contracting the virus in a Panama jungle, TMZ has learned. 45-year-old Manu Toigo was bit by a mosquito back in September, while filming her episode (which airs this weekend on the Discovery Channel).At first, Manu says she didn't think twice about the bug bite ... until she arrived back in L.A. days later...
- 12/7/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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