‘I just looked over at my arm and saw the flames’: Former Bachelorette star Apollo Jackson reveals how setting himself on fire as part of a stunt on Australia’s Got Talent almost went completely wrong
He’s set to make his debut on Australia’s Got Talent on Sunday, having auditioned for the show by setting himself on fire.
And former Bachelorette star and magician Apollo Jackson has revealed that his death-defying stunt almost went completely wrong.
Appearing on Weekend Sunrise on Saturday, the 26-year-old revealed that during the daring stunt, his arm was still on fire after he escaped from a flaming straitjacket.
‘I just looked over at my arm and saw the flames’: Former Bachelorette star Apollo Jackson reveals how setting himself on fire as part of a stunt on Australia’s Got Talent almost went completely wrong
‘I got the jacket off and I was like “Oh yes, the jacket’s off. Oh my gosh I can relax now!” Apollo said.
‘And I look over and my arm’s still on fire. So, definitely added a bit more urgency to the escape from there!’
Apollo was suspended upside down in a straitjacket above a bed of flaming spikes, for the escape stunt.
Dangerous! Apollo was suspended upside down in a straitjacket above a bed of flaming spikes for the escape stunt (pictured)
Scary stuff! The magician had to flick a switch in a lock box hanging from the ceiling to free himself – after being doused in fuel and set on fire
The magician had to flick a switch in a lock box hanging from the ceiling to free himself – after being doused in fuel and set on fire.
Whether Apollo successfully managed to pull off the escape act by himself is not known ahead of the AGT season premiere.
Despite the stunt almost going wrong, Apollo said that he still wants to be a full-time entertainer.
‘Magic’s not something I’m doing full time right now and I’d love to take it to the next level!’ Apollo said.
Apollo, whose real name is Jake Spence, rose to fame when he ‘magically’ produced a rose out of flames for Sophie Monk on The Bachelorette in 2017.
The magician is currently dating Love Island star Edyn ‘Mac’ Mackney.
The reality star couple first revealed their relationship in January, but they have been dating since December.
Apollo will return to screens on Australia’s Got Talent on Chanel Seven at 7pm on Sunday.
