Overview

• During a July 24 appearance on CNN News Central, Savannah Bananas star Robert Anthony Cruz attempted his trademark backflip and face-planted live in the studio.
• Co-hosts Kate Bolduan gasped “Oh, Jesus” as Cruz faltered, and John Berman later reassured viewers that he was doing well.
• Cruz’s follow-up Instagram video showed cuts on his lip and chin and confirmed that he received several stitches.
• The clip has gone viral on social media, fueling conversations about the risks and spectacle of live stunt promotions.
• CNN and the Savannah Bananas continue to leverage the segment to drive interest in their upcoming Banana Ball exhibition games.