Fox TV anchor sports activities black eye after Jersey Shore sucker punch

A Philadelphia TV information anchor often known as the “Dean of Visitors” sported a visibly swollen eye whereas on the air Tuesday — the results of being sucker punched in an assault he blamed on a TikTok problem.

Bob Kelly, a longtime meteorologist for Fox 29 within the Metropolis of Brotherly Love, was slammed within the face by a brute whereas emceeing a celebration at a Jersey Shore bar on Sunday.

The unidentified attacker first poured a beer on the journalist’s head earlier than hitting him whereas filming the incident at Oar Home Pub in Sea Isle Metropolis, some 30 miles south of Atlantic Metropolis, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Kelly was transported to a neighborhood hospital the place he was handled for minor accidents.

Kelly’s left eye was barely open as he mentioned the ordeal throughout an look on “Good Day Philadelphia” on Tuesday.

“It was a daunting, disturbing occasion that apparently was incited by this TikTok problem — much like what you noticed occur to Cardi B, with the water and being videoed,” Kelly mentioned.

It’s unclear which TikTok problem Kelly was referring to because it pertains to the Cardi B incident.

Video of the incident at Oar Home Pub has not surfaced on TikTok or another on-line social media platform.

A TikTok spokesperson didn’t remark.

The Publish has sought remark from Kelly in addition to from police in Sea Isle Metropolis.

Calls to the Oar Home Pub went unanswered.

Cardi B was filmed throwing a microphone at a fan who doused her with a cup of water whereas the New York Metropolis-born rapper was acting at an occasion in Las Vegas on Saturday.

A fan on the occasion filed a police report alleging they had been “struck by an merchandise that was thrown from the stage” although it’s unclear if the particular person is similar one who threw the water at Cardi B.

Kelly. in the meantime. expressed gratitude for the outpouring of help he’s obtained because the incident.

“Thanks a lot for all the messages on Fb, Twitter, Instagram, cellphone, texting…all involved about me,” Kelly mentioned.

“I’m OK, I’m right here,” he added.