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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Change of plans: Justin Bieber, pictured here in London earlier this week, cancelled his appearance on a German TV showTeen idol Justin Bieber missed an appearance on one of Germany's top rated television shows as it was cut short by a stunt that went badly wrong.
The live broadcast of Wetten Dass (Bet it...?) game show had to be cancelled Saturday evening after contestant Samuel Koch was severely injured while trying to jump over a moving car driven by his father with the help of special shoes featuring a suspension system.
The 16-year-old Bieber later said on his Twitter account: 'Please pray for Samuel Koch & his family as we wait and hope for his health and safety.'
The singer added on Twitter he felt sorry for not performing in Germany, but 'some things are more important than putting on a show. We will be back I promise.'
Wetten Dass, which has been on TV for almost 30 years, is one of the country's most successful shows, and German media reported Saturday's show had an audience of about 10 million.
The show also was to include a gig by singer Robbie Williams, and Phil Collins, Cher or actress Cameron Diaz were among the guests, according to the broadcaster's website.
The 23-year-old Koch suffered multiple back injuries and fractures, underwent surgery Sunday, and his condition was no longer life threatening, the German news agency DPAD quoted Duesseldorf hospital Dr. Wolfgang Raab as saying.
But it remained unclear if or when Koch would fully recover since 'he is in an extremely critical stage,' Raab told journalists.
Heading for disaster: Samuel Koch in his 'kangaroo' spring heels tries to jump over the moving car on Wetten Dass
Shocked: German TV host Thomas Gottschalk right, watches over the contestant as he is treated after the stunt went wrong
source: dailymail
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