The Ceilings trend, which gets its name from McAlpines 2020 single Ceilings, shows users lip syncing the songs chorus in an emotionally resonant way. My entire life. He denies the allegations, but photos show he was there while the victim was carried out of the apartment. In the middle of a lake, Jeff was going to be dangling on a wakeboard attached to the end of a rope on the excavators arm as it spun as fast as possible.It sounded like a lot of funat least for a YouTuber like Jeff who is used to doing crazy stuff most people would never dountil he spun wildly out of control and went flying face-first into the excavator itself.Jeff broke his hip, had 9 fractures in his skull and face, and had a full orbital blowout fracture. I got in an accident and broke my face and skull in a few places. It's just him like, 'Oh, I'm so happy with my life right now. Graphic 18+ *LEAKED SCENES*How Jeff Wittek cut his eyeExcavator Skydiving Crazy David DobrikLeaked videoLEAK#daviddobrik#jeffwittekaccident#jeffwittekeyeinjury In a voiceover, Wittek said the comment was addressed at Dobrik. Last summer, the YouTuber confirmed to his fans that he suffered serious injuries after getting into an accident. David Dobrik is being sued for damages related to ex-Vlog Squad member Jeff Wittek 's near-fatal injuries. Your login session has expired. Wittek, 32, previously said he suffered a broken skull, facial fractures and eye damage after being swung on a rope tied to an excavator while filming a video with Dobrik in Provo, Utah in June 2020. ", In the first episode, posted on April 18, Wittek said he had been keeping the truth of the accident a secret, and making up stories because, "I was in a lot of pain, and that's how I choose to cope with my pain.". At the same time, Jeff also has nearly 3 million followers on his Instagram. Jeff Wittek (left) and David Dobrik at the Streamy Awards on December 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. I'll heal up good as new, and Ill get some new pics of that mullet up as soon as they can get me a blow dryer up to my hospital room," he joked in his caption. Oh for sure. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Jeff is an internet personality and has over 2.7 million subscribers on YouTube. With his recent video throwing light upon the situation, fans were shocked to learn that the injury he suffered in 2020 was the result of David Dobrik's sheer negligence. David talks about how they have an excavator in the middle of a lake. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories, Dobrik has also maintained that the stunt was Wittek's idea. In a new video uploaded to his podcast YouTube channel on Wednesday, the 31-year-old played the blurred video from 2020's excavator incident as he provided commentary about how his friends saved him after the gruesome accident. Hes always been irresponsible at his friends expense for YOUTUBE videos. One member, Jason Nash, was accused of sexual assault by former Vlog Squad member Seth Francois in February, who said he was kissed without consent as a "prank" while filming in 2017. Since then, hes endured several painful surgeries. "This moment means a lot to me," Wittek said in the video. (The clip has since been deleted. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Spring Street Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. Back in June 2020, Jeff Wittek had informed his fans about an injury that he had sustained in an accident, which reportedly took place during the filming of a vlog. The . Having ppl do your dirty work is terrible. Fuck @DavidDobrik. He COULD have been charged with manslaughter had Jeff been inches closer to the excavator. "I just want to make videos where everyone who is participating is enjoying and having a good time. "King of YouTube" David Dobrik and the rest of the Vlog Squad have created a reputation for themselves online of doing pretty much anything for views. He literally stopped it mid motion! bc they arent his friends, theyre his props. "I think one of the main reasons Jeff is bummed with me right now is because he saw me do an interview where I said something that I promised him I'd keep between us," Dobrik continued. I got in an accident and broke my face and skull in a few places. On June 30, 2020, the YouTube star posted about being in a serious accident, and rumors have been circulating since that he got injured while filming a vlog. But Im OK. Im more alive than ever. If you found this story interesting, read more about whats going on with the Vlog Squad. I just want everything to be perfect. I was expecting too see the footage of his face getting bashed in because people were saying it was "gorey," and "bloody," and his eye had apparently popped out. pic.twitter.com/xdT63Qq1Sb. "And yeah, I didn't know I was going to go that fast. He injures his face in this full clip on Don't. In the latest YouTube video, Jeff showed a picture of him after undergoing multiple eye surgeries. YouTuber Jeff Wittek revealed that Vlog Squad members Toddy Smith and Zane Hijazi "saved his life" after he was injured swinging from an excavator controlled by David Dobrik, the leader of the Vlog Squad YouTube collective. "I've done a lot of dumb s**t in my life but if I was in the room where a girl was potentially going to get assaulted, I would absolutely never ever sit there and let that happen. Jeff Wittek then described exactly what happened during his turn: The next few seconds were a blur, as Wittek was to then be at the receiving end of a fatal injury and sunk to the water below. Ill heal up good as new, hewrote. In the narration, Wittek said he wanted to make a "funny video" so they started trying new ideas. It seems likely that this is the excavator prank involving Dobrik, which is set to be explored in upcoming episodes of Wittek's documentary. They got hold of an excavator - a type of tractor - to which dinghies and water boards were attached. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. I look at his Instagram because it's the first one that always fing pops up because the algorithm or whatever. He gained a lot of attention after he joined David's Vlog squad. Jeff Witteck Accident 1 / 4 Someone asked for pictures of Jeff Wittek accident. The original idea was that they were going to hold onto an inflatable raft while the machine swung them in circles. Dobrik continued of Wittek. In light of his alleged injuries, per the docs, Wittek is seeking both compensatory and punitive damages. 1 Ina previous installment of the series,released onMonday, Wittek said that he began to "resent" Dobrik after the accident. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. ", He added, "This was where I made a mistake. I got in an accident and broke my face" Hes always been irresponsible at his friends expense for YOUTUBE videos. YouTube star and vlog squad member Jeff Wittek suffered a horrific injury resulting from a filmed stunt gone wrong. I paid for his shitty Patreon because my curiosity got the best of me and realized the video was already on YouTube and I had seen it for free. Even now, a week later, I still haven't heard a peep. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. He is responsible for this. Part two of the documentary, titled "How I Broke My Face," was uploaded on Wednesday night and has already been viewed 1.4 million times. Canadese premier Trudeau berispt bedrijven die claimen cocane te mogen verkopen, Peek & Cloppenburg vraagt uitstel betaling aan: winkels blijven voorlopig open, Rusland blijft dezelfde blunders begaan op het Oekraense slagveld: grote verliezen van schaarse tanks rond Voehledar. Wittek posted about his injuries from that incident last year and documented some of his recovery. He has his camera in the other hand filming him. Jeff Wittek broke his silence about the Vlog squad drama, but one thing that people had been curious to know was: What happened to Jeffs eye? Wittek said in the video that he didn't understand why they were swinging on the excavatorfor Dobrik's vlogin the first place. He also posted a photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger's half robotic face from The Terminator. Jeff Wittek addressed allegations that he was "milking" his accident with a documentary and Patreon. In Wittek's filing, he claims that while being swung on a rope tied to an excavator while filming a video with Dobrik in Provo, Utah, in June 2020, Dobrik spun theconstruction equipment at "unsafe speeds" before slowing the machine suddenly, causing Wittek to collide with the side of the excavator. Several clips have resurfaced since March, including Dobrik filming people without explicit concent, or pranking his peers with animals they are afraid of, for example. Hes been taking a so-called social media break since March 22, when he issued a second apology for his past actions involving allegations made about other Vlog Squad videos. "I'll have lifelong brain injuries and saved him from fing everything. Either way David's fault and he shouldn't have been driving that in the first place. I forgot that the biggest f---ing idiot I know was driving it.". On his own podcast, VIEWS, in March, Dobrik said of the incident, "The Jeff thing is the f---ing worst. IM LIVIDDDDD pic.twitter.com/eT2wEde46k. Last year, the content creator teased that he had gotten a mullet in an Instagram post on June 25, 2020. David is selfish and just not a good friend or person, even if he had a license to operate that machine Im sure he didnt have months of practicing on it unlike Jeff,Todd, and Natalie who had to dedicate their time to jumping out of the plane MULTIPLE times and Take classes. Early life [ edit] Wittek was born in Staten Island, New York, where he attended Susan E. Wagner High School. Wittek reportedly commented on these videos, telling the posters to take them down, according to screenshots shared to imgur. NOW WATCH: VIDEO: Controversial influencer Lovely Peaches tells police she threatened to kill her dog for followers. The squad is known for bringing several content creators together to work on different videos. That's it and I f**king know that and like I said, any chance I would get, I would take that backThat'll be the biggest regret of my life. youtu.be 234 37 comments Best Add a Comment biaaax 2 yr. ago Crazy he fucked his skull so badly on the inside he almost died- looks mild from pictures but apparently the damage was actually pretty bad 27 The doctor adds that Wittek "would have died" if the object was a few inches the other way. The end of the video showed previews of the next installment of the documentary with to-camera interviews with some of the people who were there. "I am really sorry.". ), Wittek's filing claimed Dobrik was spinning the construction equipment at "unsafe speeds" before slowing the machine suddenly, causing Wittek to collide with the side of the excavator and suffer "a myriad of injuries.". ", RELATED VIDEO: Despite Being a YouTube Star, David Dobrik Reveals He's Very Nervous During Live Performances, Wittek also called Dobrik a "scumbag friend" during the podcast episode and added, "Imagine you smash somebody's skull in, they take it on the chin, they don't sue you, they don't fing press chargesI nearly died I came an inch from death and an inch from going blind.". It is unclear what accident Jeff got into. Jeff said his eye had looked "pretty gnarly" so he didn't want to appear publicly. Jeff Wittek's latest YouTube video shows exactly what happened to cause his mysterious eye injury, and David Dobrik had more-than-something to do with the accident. The YouTuber Had a Run-In With the Law Eight Years Ago, David Dobrik (Finally) Addresses the Allegations Against the Vlog Squad, Former Vlog Squad Member Seth Francois Alleges He Was Sexually Assaulted in David Dobrik's Videos. I cant just be making these silly, stupid videos anymore, he said. But he did share a photo of him with a bruised, purple eye and another while in hospital. On June 30, 2020, Wittek postedon Instagramthat he had gotten into a serious accident. "I'll never forget who my real friends are," Wittek told Insider in a phone interview on Thursday. "He's pissed that I broke a promise.". YouTuber Jeff Wittek has finally revealed that he injured his eye while swinging from an excavator which was being controlled by David Dobrik, a YouTube star with more than 18 million followers who was at the helm of the Vlog Squad, the YouTuber collective that Wittek was part of. In June 2020 he apologised on Instagram for not posting any new pictures after having an "accident" which "broke my face and skull in a few places". He COULD have been charged with manslaughter had Jeff been inches closer to the excavator. "I wish it was me up there. He has also reiterated that he had "absolutely nothing to do" with the events that night. "Sorry I haven't posted any new pics of the mullet this week. Wittek said in the narration. He gained a lot of attention after he joined Davids Vlog squad. In the documentary's teaser, Wittek details some of the injuries he sustained skydiving. Whats the worst that could happen if I swing from a rope over a one-foot-deep lake? Wittek said in the video. Here is what we know. YouTuber Jeff Wittek revealed that Vlog Squad members Toddy Smith and Zane Hijazi "saved his life" after he was injured swinging from an excavator controlled by David Dobrik, the leader of. Smith said the whole side of Wittek's face was "just open.". "That's it, and I f---ing know that, and like I said, any chance I would get, I would take that back That'll be the biggest regret of my life. David Dobrik was too chicken shit to do the 25 skydiving feats his vlog squad did. It's on his patreon now, at least the pictures of him on the beach right after and right before going to the hospital is on his patreon, he says that in the video posted 3 days ago titled "Jeff Wittek REACTS TO HIS ACCIDENT (AFTER SURGERY) | JEFF FM CLIPS 1 blueberri420 1 yr. ago Why does no one have a picture of this? David Dobriks Vlog squad has been in the news for the past couple of weeks following allegations against them. As the video begins, Jeff spoke about undergoing a couple of eye surgeries which also got many curious. The 31-year-old content creator recently released his very own multi-video docuseries titled "Don't Try This At Home," which revolves around his life on Staten Island and his friendship with David Dobrik and The Vlog Squad. Hundreds of comments on Wittek's video mention Dobrik and suggest they believe he was to blame. "I didn't know what the point of this was," he said. ", He continued, "I'll never forget that. The news comes after months of speculation, rumors, and hearsay about what actually happened. Then on April 21, 2021, he finally revealed what actually happened in a video called How I Broke My Face.. He swung directly from a rope that the machinery held. I'll never forget these moments.". The footage shows Vlog Squad members taking turns being pulled around by the excavator's arm. Jeff released the uncensored video of his accident on his Patreon page. Wittek's injuries were first revealed in an Instagram post last June. 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His failure to keep his friends safe is disgusting and vile. What the hell pic.twitter.com/1QeDDoaA38, i just saw jeff witteks accident video and holy shit david dobrik is literally the worst, how could he put somebodies life at risk like that and now he has injuries that will last a lifetime.. he should go to jail tbh pic.twitter.com/EwzKbo0TaL. "The whole side of his face is just open," one of his friends says in the video. Why Did Jeff Wittek Go to Jail? It's an accident. The internet personality did not elaborate further on what caused the injury, but it is understood it stemmed from an accident in the summer of 2020. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions, accused of sexual misconduct by Seth Francois, Dobrik said in a video posted on March 17, Wittek supplied alcohol to underage teensa claim he denies, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. You cant tell me he didnt do this on purpose for views.. He reveals that he currently cannot . This generated a conversation about Dobrik, and the power dynamics at play when creating content as he was the apparent leader of the crew. Meg perfectly channelled the whole Bluey gang and looked super cute while doing it. "Finally got one of these damn plates out of my eye!" Wittek then took the opportunity to climb onto the rope. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Then on June 30, he explained that he had not been able to post pictures of his hair because he had gotten into a serious accident. Heres a look at his injury. Stay up to date with what you want to know. His fellow Vlog Squad member and friend Toddy Smith shared on his Instagram stories on June 30 that Jeff was out of the hospital. 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The group of YouTubers came under fire this year due to sexual assault allegations. It is possible that he decided to refrain from putting. One of the latest additions to the group, Jeff Wittek, is known for being the pretty boy and host of Jeff's Barbershop. Jeff gets flung around on rope by excavator operated by David Dobrik. Also, why the fuck are they making content like this for kids! The accident caused severe facial injuries and nearly cost him his eye. The video starts out with the Vlog Squad going skydiving for the first time, with everyone talking about being scared but excited. "He got hurt because I was driving," Dobrik added. Another adds: "And nobody could do anything to stop it. He promised his 3.1 million followers that he would show off the new hairstyle on the app. Wittek, who has nearly three million YouTube subscribers, said in an April 21 video that the injury came from bashing his face into the arm of an excavator at high speed while filming a video with Dobrik. Jeff has also been a member, and on March 21, he decided to break his silence on the same. In The Know is now available on Apple News follow us here! That day is the worst thing that's ever happened to me. The next posts showed the extent of the injuries, with multiple stitches on Wittek's face, and photos of him from a hospital bed wearing a neck brace. Jeff was dragged into the controversy after it was alleged he bought alcohol for underage girls the same night of the reported sexual assault. You would have got deported, you would have got put in jail for manslaughter, you could have got sued for everything, I took it on the chin," he said. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.