Overview

• Robert Anthony Cruz explained on social media that sleep deprivation and bright studio lighting caused him to under-rotate his signature backflip.
• An on-site doctor treated his injuries with several stitches to his lip and chin but confirmed no serious damage.
• A 13-second excerpt of the on-air mishap has surpassed 5 million views on X/Twitter.
• In an Instagram post, Cruz invited viewers to laugh at the clip; he reassured followers that his pride was the only lasting wound.
• Having recovered, Cruz is slated to rejoin the Savannah Bananas for their upcoming banana ball games.