The Brownlow Medal gets off to a disastrous start as a number of celebrity guests fall on the red carpet due to a design error.
The 2023 Brownlow Medal ceremony got off to a rocky start with several guests stumbling on the red carpet.
The carpet at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium was covered in speed bumps, with A-list guests tripping unknowingly as they reached danger.
The daughter of AFL star Jason Akermanis has fallen, falling briefly as her father rushed to her aid.
Nathan Buckley also tripped, but managed to regain his footing with the help of his girlfriend Brodie Ryan.
Businesswoman Susan Alberti also nearly toppled, stumbling before straightening her stride.
The 2023 Brownlow Medal ceremony got off to a rocky start with several guests stumbling on the red carpet. AFL star Jason Akermanis’ daughter fell, falling briefly as her father rushed to her aid (both pictured)
The carpet at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium was covered in speed bumps, with A-list guests tripping unknowingly as they reached danger. Susan Alberti is pictured
Nathan Buckley (pictured) also tripped, but managed to regain his footing as his girlfriend Brodie Ryan gave him a helping hand.
The disastrous turn of events led event organizers to send staff to the red carpet to warn guests to watch their feet and avoid the upcoming speed bump.
Sports presenter Tony Jones told 9News Melbourne: “They had to put it (the red carpet) on a speed bump in the driveway.
“Once they saw a number of people tripping as they were going down that trough, the AFL dispatched a few staff members just to warn people of what was going to happen.
“It wasn’t great and there were a few nervous moments.”
Brodie and Nathan managed to clean themselves up for their red carpet photos shortly after their near fall.
Father and daughter stumbled back from their red carpet to pose for photos
Buckley, who chose a classic tuxedo for the evening, was all smiles despite his trip
The WAG opted for a deep plunging emerald gown with pointed accents and a thigh-high slit.
She added a sparkling diamond choker and matching earrings, along with strappy black heels.
Brodie opted for refined makeup with rust-toned eyeshadow and nude lipstick, while wearing her brunette hair pulled back from her face.
Her partner Buckley chose a classic tuxedo with a well-fitted slim fit.
He added a black bow tie and white pocket square to the look along with a pair of patent leather dress shoes.
Businesswoman Susan Alberti (left) also nearly toppled, stumbling before straightening her stride.
