Irish actor and Celebrity Traitors contestant Ruth Codd has revealed about undergoing her second below-knee amputation, announcing the news in a candid and light hearted update on social media.
The Wexford star, who recently featured on BBC One’s The Celebrity Traitors, previously had her first leg amputated at age 23 following a football injury she endured at 15 caused long term challenges. Chronic pain, repeated surgeries, and mobility concerns continued for years, finally leading to another life changing medical decision.
“Hi guys, so I have some good news and some bad news,” she stated.
She further added:
"Good news, we've had a full circle moment, I’m back making TikTok content in my parents’ house, bad news, I can’t do it in front of that lovely blue floral wallpaper anymore, due to the fact that, that room is upstairs, and I’ve just had my second below-knee amputation,” she cited.
"So unfortunately, those facilities are not available to me at the current moment in time, yes, so lots to unpack there for everyone involved."
Codd also showed her followers her new wheelchair, which she has affectionately called Fat Tony.
“Well, I really didn't expect to find my grave in between Paloma Faith and Stephen Fry. Can't say that was on my 2025 bingo card.”
She cited,
“I didn’t expect Claudia to be leading a funeral procession on a black horse. I mean...to say it’s been surreal...I’m not sure that I’m not about to be woken up from a very weird dream.”
Talking about standout moments from her time on the program, Codd remembered:
“The highlight was probably being pushed up a hill by 18 celebrities inside a Trojan Horse, and all I had to do was work the brake!
Again, probably not on the bingo card.
And the list for that bingo card could go on and on – being chained up next to Clare Balding. Totally unexpected there."
Despite the intensity of her circumstances, she approached the announcement with strength and humor. Featuring her wheelchair in the clip, she joked:
“This is my new whip,” later with the caption to the post with “No legs who dis? #paralympics2026.”
FAQs;
Q1: Who is Ruth Codd?
Ruth Codd is an Irish actor and reality-TV personality, best known for The Celebrity Traitors. She previously underwent a leg amputation at age 23 after a football injury in her teens.
Q2: What recent medical update did she share?
She recently disclosed that she has had a second below knee amputation at age 29. She shared the announcement in a candid video update to her social media followers.
The Wexford star, who recently featured on BBC One’s The Celebrity Traitors, previously had her first leg amputated at age 23 following a football injury she endured at 15 caused long term challenges. Chronic pain, repeated surgeries, and mobility concerns continued for years, finally leading to another life changing medical decision.
What Did Codd Revealed in Her TikTok Announcement?
Today, the 29-year-old revealed to her followers about the recent development, starting her TikTok clip with:“Hi guys, so I have some good news and some bad news,” she stated.
She further added:
"Good news, we've had a full circle moment, I’m back making TikTok content in my parents’ house, bad news, I can’t do it in front of that lovely blue floral wallpaper anymore, due to the fact that, that room is upstairs, and I’ve just had my second below-knee amputation,” she cited.
"So unfortunately, those facilities are not available to me at the current moment in time, yes, so lots to unpack there for everyone involved."
Codd also showed her followers her new wheelchair, which she has affectionately called Fat Tony.
Reflecting on The Celebrity Traitors Experience
Codd was the third “faithful” eliminated from the celebrity version of The Traitors. Remembering on her memorable exit, she humorously said:“Well, I really didn't expect to find my grave in between Paloma Faith and Stephen Fry. Can't say that was on my 2025 bingo card.”
She cited,
“I didn’t expect Claudia to be leading a funeral procession on a black horse. I mean...to say it’s been surreal...I’m not sure that I’m not about to be woken up from a very weird dream.”
Talking about standout moments from her time on the program, Codd remembered:
“The highlight was probably being pushed up a hill by 18 celebrities inside a Trojan Horse, and all I had to do was work the brake!
Again, probably not on the bingo card.
And the list for that bingo card could go on and on – being chained up next to Clare Balding. Totally unexpected there."
Codd's Ongoing Medical Journey
In her recent update, Codd described that the second amputation was necessary due to ongoing complications in her left leg. Her first amputation, six years ago, after years of unsuccessful surgical efforts to repair the severe injury she sustained as a teenager.Despite the intensity of her circumstances, she approached the announcement with strength and humor. Featuring her wheelchair in the clip, she joked:
“This is my new whip,” later with the caption to the post with “No legs who dis? #paralympics2026.”
FAQs;
Q1: Who is Ruth Codd?Ruth Codd is an Irish actor and reality-TV personality, best known for The Celebrity Traitors. She previously underwent a leg amputation at age 23 after a football injury in her teens.
Q2: What recent medical update did she share?
She recently disclosed that she has had a second below knee amputation at age 29. She shared the announcement in a candid video update to her social media followers.
