Ryan Reynolds broadcast his first ever colonoscopy after losing a bet - and it may have saved his life. The Deadpool star wagered that fellow actor and co-owner of the Welsh side Rob McElhenney would not be able to learn any Welsh during their ownership of the National League side.
However, McElhenney managed to pick up the local lingo to such a point, Reynolds agreed to take the often taboo, but lifesaving test and broadcast it for all to see.
And after his fellow co-owner managed to pick up the local words of the Welsh locals, Reynolds was true to his word, taking a camera team into the hospital with him for his first ever colonoscopy.
Incredibly, this humorous wager may well have saved the 45-year-old’s life.Read More: Bayern Munich fans protest Queen's death impacting football with Champions League banner The wager was carried out on behalf of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to raise awareness about the vital medical procedure so many people feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about having. “Rob and I both turned 45 this year and part of being this age is getting a colonoscopy,” Reynolds said at the start of the video. “It’s a simple step that could literally, and I mean literally, save your life.
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