'AGT: Extreme' 's Jonathan Goodwin Released from Hospital 4 Months After On-Set Accident: 'Finally Out'

Mar. 16, 2025

Jonathan Goodwinis back home just in time for his birthday.

TheAmerica’s Got Talent: Extremestuntman, 42, announced Sunday that he was released from the hospital after the Octoberon-set accidentthat resulted in multiple broken bones, sharing the news with a photo of himself and fiancéeAmanda Abbington.

“Four months later… finally out of hospital,” Goodwinwrotein the caption. “My birthday today… can’t think of a better way to spend it than with my love.”

He previously said Abbington, 47, is “the best thing to ever happen to me” while confirming their engagement news in a health update, days after the accident.

Goodwin was filming the upcomingAGTspin-off at Atlanta Motor Speedwaywhen the stunt went awry. Clad in a straitjacket, he was sandwiched between two cars suspended 70 feet in the air, which then burst into flames. Goodwin missed the air mattress that was supposed to break his fall, hitting his head on the ground.

“During a rehearsal last evening forAmerica’s Got Talent: Extreme, an accident occurred in which escape artist Jonathan Goodwin was injured while performing his act,” a spokesperson for the show told PEOPLE in a statement, shortly before productionwas temporarily shut down.

“He was responsive and was immediately taken to the hospital where he is continuing to receive medical care. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family as we await further updates on his condition.”

The self-proclaimed “Daredevil"suffered “multiple” broken bonesin both of his legs, in addition to cuts and burns “all over his face,” according to TMZ.

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Hegave a health updatewith a playful selfie a few days later. “To death I say nananana boo boo,” Goodwin wrote in part.

America’s Got Talent: Extremepremieres Monday at 8 p.m. on NBC.

source: people.com