The Traitors' Andrew Jenkins 'pronounced dead' after horrific crash 23 years ago

The Traitors star Andrew Jenkins is lucky to be alive.

Currently on our screens trying to decipher the Traitors mystery in the Scottish Highlands - Paul Gorton, Harry Clarke and Miles Asteri are the hooded killers this series, having lost Ash Pollard to the roundtable vote - gym bunny Jenkins has recounted a terrible car accident that saw him pronounced dead at the scene by medics, having discovered the Welshman at the side of the road 23 years ago.

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"I was in a coma for nearly five weeks," said the Faithful. "My parents were told I'd never walk ever again, I had brain damage and that there's a chance of me not waking up from my coma.

"My parents were told that if I did wake up, I'd never walk, talk or use my arms again, and I may not recognise them. They were told to prepare for the worst. There are lots of things that happened to me, and the doctors call me a miracle patient."

In 2023, Jenkins, whose scars are most visible on the back of his head, came face-to-face with the man who saved his life for the very first time, describing their exchange as a "very emotional thing".

"I met him and I shook his hand and said, 'Thank you for saving my life.' There are not many people out there who get a chance to see somebody who saved their life and say thank you."

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Further reflecting on his near-death experience, the reality TV star admitted doing The Traitors was a way of stepping out of his comfort zone after "going through a personal growth journey".

Jenkins explained: "I've been a Steady Eddy all my life I suppose, never taking any risks or challenges. You only have one life, and I know that more than anyone. Your life is short, and it can get taken away at any moment.

"I live my life as best I can and take as many opportunities as possible that come my way."

The Traitors continues Wednesday, 17 January on BBC One at 9pm.

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