Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen nearly drowns filming Bear Grylls' Netflix show

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, a contestant on the upcoming Netflix survival show 'Celebrity Bear Hunt,' had a near-fatal incident during filming in Costa Rica, where he became entangled in a bungee rope and lost consciousness while underwater. Bear Grylls, the show's host, resuscitated him on the shore after he was pulled to safety by crew members. The incident left Llewelyn-Bowen and others involved deeply shaken, with discussions about whether it would be included in the show's broadcast. The series, featuring 12 celebrities including Shirley Ballas and Mel B, is set to premiere on February 5. Llewelyn-Bowen described the experience as one of the most challenging of his life, highlighting the extreme nature of the show's challenges. Netflix has expressed its apologies following the incident, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.