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4 days ago
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A Guest On CNN Attempted To Do A Backflip Live On Air, And It Realllllyyy Did Not End Well
A recent guest on CNN News Central tried to do a backflip during a live broadcast, and his awkward attempt is going mega-viral. Related: The segment with Robert Anthony Cruz, a member of the Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball team, has already amassed over 6.1 million views on X. CNN / Twitter: @PopCrave In the clip, Cruz went up... And around... Related: And smacked the floor. "That never happens," Cruz said as he knelt on the floor in disbelief. Related: "That, what you just saw there, is a brand new twist on America's favorite pastime," host John Berman said as the camera cut away. The host is literally all of us. One person said, "this is why the male backflipping epidemic needs to come to an end." Related: "can't explain but Benson Boone stopped him somehow," this person joked. And another said, "1,000 times funnier and more interesting than a successful backflip. He should be very proud." Cruz took to Instagram to laugh at himself afterwards, posting another angle with the caption: "The sound makes it 10x funnier. Yes, you have my permission to laugh. Yes, I'm all good. Some stitches, slightly damaged pride, and some unparalleled dad lore." Don't try this at home, folks! Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Solve the daily Crossword
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CNN Guest Goes Viral After Live Backflip Ends In A Face Plant: 'Yes, You Have Permission To Laugh'
A CNN guest ended up needing stitches after a backflip fail live on CNN News Central. RobertAnthony Cruz, a member of the Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball team, face planted into the studio floor after being asked to showcase his skills by hosts Kate Bolduan and John Berman. More from Deadline David Gergen Dies: CNN Political Analyst & Presidential Adviser Was 83 CNN Defends Report On FEMA's Slowed Response To Texas Floods Amid Attacks From Trump's Department Of Homeland Security CNN Hires Brad Smith As Anchor For Its FAST Channel A 13-second clip of the incident has generated more than 5M views on X/Twitter alone, with Cruz making quite the thud as he splayed out on the ground. Bolduan could be heard exclaiming, 'Oh Jesus,' as Cruz attempted the flip. When the camera cut back to her, the presenter was clasping her hands over her mouth. 'What you just saw there is a brand new twist on America's favorite pastime,' Berman said. Luckily, Cruz was ok. In an Instagram post, which included a backstage video of the stunt gone wrong, the Savannah Bananas star said: 'The sound makes it 10x funnier. Yes, you have my permission to laugh. Yes, I'm all good. Some stitches, slightly damaged pride, and some unparalleled dad lore.' In a separate video reflecting on the fail, Cruz explained that he was running low on sleep before performing the stunt, and the bright light of the studio set meant that he lost his bearings in mid-air. 'I was pretty confused. My mic pack fell out of my pocket, my shoe flew off of my foot. I don't even know how that happened. I feel bad for the news anchors because they just sat there like, Ok, we're not supposed to laugh, but oh my gosh, that was funny,' Cruz observed. 'They just had to carry on.' Cruz said he was unable to take part in an interview because he was covered in blood from splitting his lip and chin. The video contained a photo of Cruz receiving medical attention, which he said included 'several stitches.' 'Thank God, aside from my damaged pride, I didn't sustain any significant injuries,' he said. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery Everything We Know About Season 3 Of 'Euphoria' So Far Solve the daily Crossword
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4 days ago
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Savannah Bananas' Robert Anthony Cruz goes viral after failed backflip on live CNN leaves him bloodied and needing stitches
Savannah Bananas' Robert Anthony Cruz goes viral after failed backflip on live CNN leaves him bloodied and needing stitches (Image via Getty) 26-year-old, Savannah Bananas baseball player Robert Anthony Cruz struggled on live television. He sought his signature backflip during an interview on CNN's News Central on Thursday, July 24, 2025, but it failed. Rather than landing softly, Cruz fell head first across the studio floor. The video soon went popular, and Cruz later said that he only left with "stitches and harmed pride. " Robert Anthony Cruz hurt himself on live CNN after failed backflip Coach RAC, Robert Anthony Cruz, never expected to be on live television in a frenetic incident. The 26-year-old Savannah Bananas baseball player attempted to complete a backflip as part of his customary routine during a live television interview on CNN's News Central aired Thursday, July 24, 2025. — magageddon (@magageddon) Robert Anthony Cruz, though, turned the other direction and squarely hit his face on the studio floor at the end of the flip. The flip happened suddenly and Cruz got up with a bloodied cheek and lips. As soon as he hit the floor, co-host Kate Bolduan could be heard gasping, 'Oh, Jesus.' Cruz got up slowly and said, 'That never happens.' He smiled through the pain, trying to shake it off. But he later needed stitches. He shared on Instagram that he got 'several stitches' and joked about having 'slightly damaged pride.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Collaboration, Transparency and Trust Siemens Energy Read Now Undo Robert Anthony Cruz himself said, 'Yes, I'm all good. The sound makes it 10x funnier. You have my permission to laugh.' Robert Anthony Cruz explains why the backflip failed on live TV Robert Anthony Cruz then added more details on Instagram regarding what truly went wrong. Arriving in New York early that morning around 2 a.m., he said he was extremely exhausted. Having just finished coaching youngsters' baseball camp in Houston. He only had four hours of sleep before going on live television. When someone from CNN asked if he had any cool tricks to show, Cruz decided to do the backflip. He said he does it 'all the time' and even does it while catching balls during games. But that day, something went off. Also Read: Emma Raducanu Defeats Naomi Osaka At Citi Open To Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Maria Sakkari 'In hindsight, when you do a flip, you are looking for the ground while you're rotating,' Cruz said in a video. 'I saw a bright light, and I lost where I was. Also, my feet slipped.' He said he was confused after landing. Blood began to run down his face as his microphone pack flew out and one of his shoes came off. Still, he wanted to keep on with the interview until he noticed his degree of sadness. Robert Anthony Cruz posted a follow-up video from bed, showing his busted lip. He said, 'I can't not laugh every time I watch it.' Despite the pain, Robert Anthony Cruz took the fall like a champ. Fans flooded his post with messages like, 'Glad you're okay. Sorry I'm laughing,' and 'The faceplant heard round the world.' FAQs Who is Robert Anthony Cruz? He's a 26-year-old baseball player for the Savannah Bananas, also known as Coach RAC. When did the fall happen? On July 24, 2025, during a live appearance on CNN's News Central. Did Robert Anthony Cruz get hurt? Yes, he needed stitches on his lip and chin but is recovering well. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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Savannah Bananas' Robert Anthony Cruz Faceplants During Failed Backflip on Live TV, Ends Up with Stitches and 'Damaged Pride'
Robert Anthony Cruz isn't letting a live TV mishap keep him down! The Savannah Bananas star, 26, attempted to perform his signature backflip during an appearance on CNN's News Central on Thursday, July 24. However, after he launched himself into the air, the stunt went horribly wrong and left him face-planting the studio floor live on TV. Co-host Kate Bolduan could be heard gasping, 'Oh, Jesus,' just moments before Cruz, also known as Coach RAC, slammed to the floor. 'That never happens,' Cruz said as he slowly got up. Co-host John Berman poked fun at the situation, saying, 'That ... what you just saw there is a brand new twist on America's favorite pastime.' Cruz took the mishap in his stride as he shared the clip on his Instagram alongside an update. 'The sound makes it 10x funnier. Yes, you have my permission to laugh. Yes, I'm all good 😂😭,' he captioned the post. 'Some stitches, slightly damaged pride, and some unparalleled dad lore.' Commenters wished him a speedy recovery but confessed they found his failed backflip amusing. 'Glad you're okay. Sorry I'm laughing,' one person wrote, while another joked, 'The faceplant heard round the world.' In a video on his Instagram Stories, the outfielder can be seen with a busted lip while resting in bed. 'Hey guys, for the record, you have my full permission to laugh,' he said. 'I can't laugh every time I watch it, too. The sound, it's crazy.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Cruz explained further how the stunt went wrong in an Instagram Reel. The baseball star said he was running on four hours of sleep after arriving in New York at around 2 a.m. following a few days at a camp for kids in Houston. Having been asked if he had any tricks to perform, Cruz decided on his signature backflip to amaze the CNN audience. He said it's a stunt that he performs 'all the time' and sometimes does even while catching a ball. 'I had zero reason to doubt my abilities,' he said in his Instagram Reel. 'Anyways, I'm standing on the stage. I get the countdown and I'm like, okay, it's time. 'I send the flip and next thing I know I am on the floor and I am rattled,' he continued. 'I was pretty confused, my mic pack fell out of my pocket, my shoe flew off my foot. I don't even know how that happened.' Cruz confessed that he felt bad for the news anchors as they had to continue the show without laughing at his accidental fall. He initially felt fine and wanted to go ahead with being interviewed before noticing that he was now covered in blood. The Savannah Bananas star had to get "several stitches" in his lip and chin but didn't suffer any serious injuries. 'In hindsight, when you do a flip, you are looking for the ground while you're rotating,' he said. 'I remember jumping back and seeing a bright light in my face and the floor itself was very light. 'I kind of just lost where I was in the air and wound up under-rotating, also my feet slipped,' he concluded. Read the original article on People
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4 days ago
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Savannah Bananas' Robert Anthony Cruz Faceplants During Failed Backflip on Live TV, Ends Up with Stitches and 'Damaged Pride'
Robert Anthony Cruz isn't letting a live TV mishap keep him down! The Savannah Bananas star, 26, attempted to perform his signature backflip during an appearance on CNN's News Central on Thursday, July 24. However, after he launched himself into the air, the stunt went horribly wrong and left him face-planting the studio floor live on TV. Co-host Kate Bolduan could be heard gasping, 'Oh, Jesus,' just moments before Cruz, also known as Coach RAC, slammed to the floor. 'That never happens,' Cruz said as he slowly got up. Co-host John Berman poked fun at the situation, saying, 'That ... what you just saw there is a brand new twist on America's favorite pastime.' Cruz took the mishap in his stride as he shared the clip on his Instagram alongside an update. 'The sound makes it 10x funnier. Yes, you have my permission to laugh. Yes, I'm all good 😂😭,' he captioned the post. 'Some stitches, slightly damaged pride, and some unparalleled dad lore.' Commenters wished him a speedy recovery but confessed they found his failed backflip amusing. 'Glad you're okay. Sorry I'm laughing,' one person wrote, while another joked, 'The faceplant heard round the world.' In a video on his Instagram Stories, the outfielder can be seen with a busted lip while resting in bed. 'Hey guys, for the record, you have my full permission to laugh,' he said. 'I can't laugh every time I watch it, too. The sound, it's crazy.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Cruz explained further how the stunt went wrong in an Instagram Reel. The baseball star said he was running on four hours of sleep after arriving in New York at around 2 a.m. following a few days at a camp for kids in Houston. Having been asked if he had any tricks to perform, Cruz decided on his signature backflip to amaze the CNN audience. He said it's a stunt that he performs 'all the time' and sometimes does even while catching a ball. 'I had zero reason to doubt my abilities,' he said in his Instagram Reel. 'Anyways, I'm standing on the stage. I get the countdown and I'm like, okay, it's time. 'I send the flip and next thing I know I am on the floor and I am rattled,' he continued. 'I was pretty confused, my mic pack fell out of my pocket, my shoe flew off my foot. I don't even know how that happened.' Cruz confessed that he felt bad for the news anchors as they had to continue the show without laughing at his accidental fall. He initially felt fine and wanted to go ahead with being interviewed before noticing that he was now covered in blood. The Savannah Bananas star had to get "several stitches" in his lip and chin but didn't suffer any serious injuries. 'In hindsight, when you do a flip, you are looking for the ground while you're rotating,' he said. 'I remember jumping back and seeing a bright light in my face and the floor itself was very light. 'I kind of just lost where I was in the air and wound up under-rotating, also my feet slipped,' he concluded. Read the original article on People
