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Entertainment veteran Kerri-Anne Kennerley has suffered a broken collarbone after falling from a trapeze at Sydney's Lyric Theatre on Wednesday evening.
The former
Pippin when she fell around four metres onto the stage.
Kerri-Anne Kennerley with Pippin lead Ainsley Melham.
Producers said Kennerly finished her song and was taken to hospital. Scans revealed that in addition to a broken collarbone the TV star had sustained a chip to a bone in her ankle.
In a statement, Kennerley said the show had been "one of the great experiences" of her life and she was thankful for everyone's support.
"What happened is just a random misstep in the trapeze and circus world," she said. "I've always felt safe in their hands but accidents just happen."