Love Island Season 7 star Taylor Williams says he’s “lucky to be alive” after a terrifying fall during the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo in Scottsdale on Saturday.
A viral TikTok video shows Williams competing when both he and his horse suddenly topple. As other riders pass, the two appear to be trampled before the animal rolls directly over Williams. Rodeo staff rush in as Williams lies motionless on the dirt.
Hours later, Williams reassured fans on Instagram Stories that his injuries wouldn’t keep him from celebrating his brother’s birthday. “Was in a horse accident last night but I’m still pulling up tonight injured and all,” he wrote. “It’s my brothers’ bday [you know] we still turnt!”
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In another post, he gave a thumbs up from a hospital bed while wearing a neck brace, writing that he’s “all good” and grateful for the support. “Still walked out” on his own, he added, even as slowed-down footage he shared showed the horse collapsing on top of him.
His girlfriend and fellow Love Island alum Clarke Carraway also updated fans. Posting video of Williams being wheeled from the hospital to the soundtrack of Maverick City Music’s “The Story I’ll Tell,” she captioned, “He never does.”
In a second clip, the couple pose in cowboy hats, Williams’ arm in a sling, but he is still smiling.
The reality star was recently dragged online for taking girlfriend Clarke to film a 20 Vs. 1 video.
