What happened to Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes’ finger? Details of the injury explored 

Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes revealed he unknowingly played golf for five weeks with a broken finger.

Chris Hughes finally figured out what was wrong with his leg, and it was not what he thought. The Love Island star told fans on Instagram that he spent weeks thinking he had torn a ligament. He played through the pain with painkillers and still went golfing, even though every swing hurt. After getting an ultrasound, doctors found out it was actually a fracture. Weirdly enough, that was good news.

Doctors say bones usually heal better than ligaments since they get more blood flow. Torn ligaments can drag out recovery and sometimes never fully heal themselves. For Hughes, this means his golf game will bounce back faster than expected. A break might sound scary, but compared to a torn ligament, it was the kinder option.

Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes’ injury

Chris Hughes sustained the finger injury several weeks before seeking a proper medical evaluation. At first, he was sure he had messed up a ligament because the pain was so sharp and came from a bad twist. Hughes tried to handle it with regular painkillers and even kept golfing, calling the pain “brutal.” But his guess was way off. Once he finally got scans, doctors told him it was a fracture. Since he kept playing through it, he had actually been making things worse without even knowing.

An ultrasound examination finally revealed the true nature of Hughes' injury. The imaging showed a clear fracture in his finger bone rather than the suspected soft tissue damage.

Hughes shared an X-ray image on social media showing the break location. He expressed genuine relief about the diagnosis, calling it a "good result" compared to his initial fears. The fracture diagnosis offered a better long-term prognosis than ligament damage would have provided. Proper medical treatment can now begin to ensure optimal healing.

Despite the injury, Celebrity Big Brother's Hughes claimed his golf performance has reached peak levels. He jokingly warned followers to "watch out for the injured golfer" in future competitions. The fracture has not significantly impacted his swing or overall game quality. Hughes suggested the injury might have inadvertently improved his focus and technique.

Professional treatment should allow him to continue playing without long-term limitations. Proper healing will prevent complications that could affect his sporting pursuits.

Hughes’ career background

Chris Hughes gained fame through Love Island before appearing on Celebrity Big Brother. His television career has included sports presenting roles for major broadcasting networks.

Hughes previously worked as a cricket presenter for the BBC's coverage of The Hundred tournament. However, he was replaced by Rick Edwards from Radio Five Live in August. Hughes also spent six years with ITV Racing's presenting team before leaving due to a pay dispute in April. His broadcasting career has faced several recent setbacks.

Celebrity Big Brother's Hughes' finger injury serves as a reminder about the importance of proper medical diagnosis for sports-related injuries. His delayed treatment could have led to complications if the fracture had been more severe. The positive outcome allows him to continue his golfing passion while focusing on other career opportunities. Proper healing should restore full function without lasting effects.

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Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.

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