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Jeff Ross, 59, shared alarming photos of his severe allergic reaction, leaving him nearly unrecognizable.
The comedian had to be rushed to the hospital after eating ice cream.
On Instagram, Ross invited fans to roast him, sharing a series of photos of his swollen face with the caption, “ROAST ME.”
The comedian, currently on tour, explained that after the opening night of his one-man show Take a Banana for the Ride in Mill Valley, California, he and his band celebrated with a treat.
He wrote, “Afterwards, me and the band celebrated with some burrata ice cream at a restaurant down the street, courtesy of the nice owner. It was delicious. Seriously yummy.”
While the burrata ice cream was “seriously yummy,” Ross soon began feeling unwell and ended up in the emergency room.
He shared: “But my lips blew up and I spent the entire night in the ER. It was my first allergic reaction ever. I guess that’s pretty remarkable considering I’m constantly shoving whatever food is in front of me into my face.”
In the photos, Ross’ bottom lip was swollen on one side, and his eyelids appeared puffy as well.
After spending the night in the hospital, Ross expressed his gratitude, writing: “Thank you to the overnight shift at MarinHealth Medical Center for only roasting me lightly.”
The comedian then took a playful jab at Mickey Rourke, declaring the show must go on: “DESPITE LOOKING LIKE MICKEY ROURKE at the end of ‘The Wrestler’… I WILL BE TAKING A NAP AND BACK ON STAGE HERE IN MILL VALLEY NEAR SAN FRANCISCO AT 7:30PM TONIGHT.”
Several of Ross’ famous friends reacted to his hospital photos in the comment section.
Comedian Josh Wolf joked, “Didn’t even notice a difference,” while Tom Green chimed in with, “Ouch! Get well soon, Jeff!”
NSYNC’s Joey Fatone humorously added, “Sloth love chunk …and I can always be your chunk! Speedy recovery, my brother.”
Griffin Dunne, of An American Werewolf in London fame, compared Ross’ appearance to the 2004 Six Flags commercial featuring “Mr. Six,” a dancing bald elderly man, writing: “Your work in the 6 Flags commercials still holds up.”
Pippa Pierce commented, “Joan Rivers would be proud,” likely referencing Ross’ swollen lips.
Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, expressed her well wishes to Ross for a swift recovery.
She wrote: “Oh no! How dare burrata do that to you!?!? Hope you’re better already! Love you!”
