'Top Chef' fan favorite severely injured, jaw wired shut following boating accident

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GoFundMe Page set up to assist with medial bills, the former "Iron Chef America" winner was steering the boat when things went awry."While piloting his boat, Justin's hat blew off.

He tried to grab it, hit a wave, and was knocked off the boat," friend Beth Gillies said on the fundraising page. "He fell into the water near the motor, and the propeller did a number on his head and left arm.

His arm is broken, but his grip remains strong and there appears to be no nerve damage. His jaw is severely broken, but doctors are optimistic that with several more surgeries he will be grinning in no time."Justin, who also broke several bones, will have to undergo plastic surgery to correct the many lacerations he received.

The celebrity chef is expected to be okay in time."Justin is currently in the hospital and set to be there for some time, having had many surgeries so far and facing many more to come," the GoFundMe said. "While he would love to talk to everyone as he is recuperating, his jaw is currently wired shut, so don't take it personally if he can't call you back just yet."Justin did not have health insurance at the time of the accident.Likely due to the fact that he was a fan favorite during Season 16 "Top Chef," donations have poured in to the GoFundMe, with someone even anonymously donating $10,000 on July 6.