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CNN Guest Goes Viral for Backflip Fail in Hilarious On-Air News Blooper
CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 24 – Robert Anthony Cruz, known for backflips in games, face-planted during a live CNN stunt meant to promote the Savannah Bananas, who regularly sell out stadiums nationwide.
- On the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025, a member of the Savannah Bananas, Robert Anthony Cruz, attempted a backflip during a live broadcast on CNN News Central but unfortunately landed face-first in the studio.
- Cruz lost his mid-air orientation due to bright studio lights and low sleep, causing him to under-rotate and fall sharply to the floor.
- The backflip fail generated over 5 million social media views, and Cruz shared a backstage video showing his stitches and minor injuries with a lighthearted caption.
- John Berman described the Savannah Bananas as a new twist on America’s pastime known for fast-paced, entertaining games that attract tens of thousands of fans nationwide.
- Cruz said he is ready to continue entertaining on the field, and the incident highlighted the Bananas’ unique blend of sport and showmanship gaining national popularity.
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Savannah Bananas Player Brutally Face-Plants While Attempting Backflip
Sometimes the gimmick just falls flat. Such was the case for Robert Anthony Cruz of the Savannah Bananas, who was trying to introduce the masses to Banana Ball on CNN. Cruz, 26, attempted a backflip on live TV in-studio on Thursday, July 24, only to face-plant on the landing. Amid audible laughs from the crew off camera and as one of the anchors, Kate Bolduan, attempted to hide her face with her hands, her coanchor, John Berman, tried to continu…
Savannah Bananas Star’s Hilarious Backflip Botch on CNN Goes Viral as He Breaks Down What Went Wrong
Let’s take a quick break from the grind of the MLB regular season and step into a world where baseball meets pure spectacle, where flair matters more than fastballs, and laughs outweigh lineups. Welcome to the wild, electrifying universe of Banana Ball, the brainchild of the Savannah Bananas, baseball’s answer to the Harlem Globetrotters. This is baseball stripped down to its most entertaining core — dancing players and non-stop fan engagement. …
Pro Baseball Player Faceplants Live On TV While Attempting Flip - The American Tribune.com
Savannah Bananas baseball player RobertAnthony Cruz had an epic fail live on CNN when he tried to do a backflip, landing on his face as anchor Kate Bolduan exclaimed, “Oh, Jesus,” and co-host John Berman desperately tried to get the derailed segment back on track. For background, on July 24, 2025, RobertAnthony Cruz (nicknamed “Coach RAC”) of the Savannah Bananas appeared on CNN News Central and got ready to pull off a backflip, one of the stunt…
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