Josie Gibson Reveals Her Son Broke His Arm in a School Accident

Josie Gibson has described a painful ordeal at home after her eight-year-old son, Reggie, broke his arm in an accident at school. The television personality told OK! that the incident made for what she called the “worst weekend ever.” Gibson said her son’s injury was severe: he had broken and dislodged a bone, and doctors had to re-break his arm as part of his treatment. She spoke about the experience as a frightening moment for a parent, saying that difficult surprises can happen to anyone, regardless of their background. The presenter also reflected on the demands of raising a child on her own. Reggie’s father, property developer Terry, and Gibson separated when their son was still a baby. She said there had been vulnerable moments when she wondered how she would manage everything, but added that she had learned to focus on what she could do and stay organised. Gibson said motherhood was the best thing she had done, while acknowledging that caring for a child alone can feel challenging. She also remarked on seeing parents with several children who appear to handle family life with ease, and wondered how they manage it. Gibson became widely known after winning Big Brother in 2010. She has since worked on This Morning and appeared on I’m A Celebrity. Her latest comments offered a glimpse of the worry behind a family emergency, as well as the practical mindset she says helps her through the pressures of single parenthood.