BRITIAN’S Got Talent finalist Damien O’Brien has revealed he was rushed to hospital after a horrifying injury that could leave him blind.
The magician, who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2020, took to Instagram to share the news.
Damien told fans he was starting the New Year in A&E and added: “Thank you to everyone for the messages.
“So last night I managed to burn about 60-70% off a layer of my cornea.
“I’m ok but in a lot of pain. Likely to have some permanent vision damage.
“Again thank you for the well wishes.”
Damien didn’t reveal how he’d sustained the nasty injury to his eye.
In 2020 Damien reached the Britian’s Got Talent final thanks to his impressive tricks.
He finished in sixth place with musician Jon Courtenay becoming that year’s winner.
During his time on the show Damien opened up about struggles with his mental health.
He told the Mirror: “People might have seen me up there on stage looking confident. But behind the act has been a long, hard struggle.
“I was close to ending my life but was able to get help.
“I’ve hit my lowest but now I’m working hard to make my dreams come true.”
Damien added: “My doctor really listened. He said I could call him any time of the day, promised he’d make time for me to see him whenever I needed to, and said I shouldn’t feel alone.
“Such care was just what I needed. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and referred for therapy, and the counselling really helped.”
