Luke Bryan jokes about getting plastic surgery after pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati’s viral moment

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Country music star Luke Bryan recently made headlines for his light-hearted take on a viral moment from the Paris Olympics, as reported by Us Weekly.

During his August 9 concert at California's Kia Forum, Bryan couldn't resist commenting on French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati's unfortunate viral moment during the Olympics qualifying rounds.

Luke Bryan jokes about getting plastic surgery after Anthony Ammirati's viral Olympics moment

"I’m going to the plastic surgeon on Monday," Bryan, 48, joked, eliciting laughter from the audience. "I’m gonna show him that video of the French pole vaulter. How 'bout that damn French pole vaulter, ladies?"

The singer's quip referenced the moment when Anthony Ammirati, a 21-year-old athlete, failed to clear the crossbar during his qualifying heat as his crotch hit the pole.

Bryan, known for his humorous and down-to-earth personality, didn't stop there. He even gave a shout-out to the plastic surgeons of Los Angeles, adding another layer of comedy to the situation.

His comments brought attention to Ammirati's unexpected rise to fame following his Olympic mishap, which has since been shared and discussed across social media platforms.

Ammirati's journey to the Paris Olympics was one of dedication and hard work. However, his Olympic dreams were cut short during the qualifying round of the pole vault event on August 3.

As Ammirati attempted to clear the crossbar, his crotch got caught, preventing him from successfully completing the jump. Despite his best efforts, Ammirati fell to the ground, ending his hopes of advancing to the event finals.

Reflecting on the incident, Ammirati expressed his disappointment in a statement released by the French Athletics Federation.

"It’s a big disappointment," he said. "The conditions were good. It’s the first time I’ve started a competition without any stress. As I was a total outsider, I only had one goal: to play with the audience. I was almost there."

Anthony Ammirati's Olympics dream shattered but he becomes famous nonetheless

While Anthony Ammirati's Olympic journey ended sooner than he had hoped, his moment of misfortune quickly turned into a viral sensation. Social media users around the world shared videos and memes of the incident, propelling the young athlete into the spotlight.

Ammirati, who has taken the attention in stride, joked about the situation in a TikTok video earlier this month. "POV: You create more buzz for your package than your performances," he said in French, acknowledging the humorous side of his newfound fame.

Despite the viral fame and the unexpected opportunities that followed his Olympic mishap, Ammirati has been candid about his disappointment with his performance in Paris. Speaking to the French Athletics Federation, Ammirati admitted that he had hoped for a better outcome.

"I’m a bit gutted, because I didn’t miss anything on the third attempt at 5.70 m," he explained. "What I did miss was a bit of jumping in training to fine-tune the settings. Just a technical session."

Ammirati continued, "I was 100 percent physically, but I was missing a bit of pole vault."

He added that while the conditions were ideal, and he felt no stress, his lack of recent practice may have contributed to his underperformance. "It’s the first time I’ve started a competition without any stress. As I was a total outsider, I only had one goal: to interact with the audience. I was almost there."