Gretchen Wilson broke her left leg severely in an accident that shattered the bones and ankle, resulting in her being in a wheelchair for eight months and wearing a cast during that time
. The injury was so serious that she described it as "destroying" her left leg. This happened about six months before she began filming for Season 13 of The Masked Singer , where she competed and won despite the physical challenges from her injury
. Before the leg injury, Wilson also faced significant health struggles related to COVID-19, which left her with high blood pressure, asthma, and shortness of breath, further complicating her recovery
. Despite these setbacks, she worked through the pain and rehabilitation quietly, without publicizing her condition, and eventually made a strong comeback to performing and touring
. In summary, Gretchen Wilson broke her leg in a serious accident that shattered her bones and ankle, leading to a long recovery period in a wheelchair and cast, but she persevered and returned to her music career successfully
