A Philadelphia TV news anchor often called the “Dean of Traffic” sported a visibly swollen eye while on the air Tuesday — the results of being sucker punched in an attack he blamed on a TikTok challenge.
Bob Kelly, a longtime meteorologist for Fox 29 within the City of Brotherly Love, was slammed within the face by a brute while emceeing a celebration at a Jersey Shore bar on Sunday.
The unidentified attacker first poured a beer on the journalist’s head before hitting him while filming the incident at Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City, some 30 miles south of Atlantic City, in keeping with the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Kelly was transported to a neighborhood hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.
Kelly’s left eye was barely open as he discussed the ordeal during an appearance on “Good Day Philadelphia” on Tuesday.
“It was a daunting, disturbing event that apparently was incited by this TikTok challenge — just like what you saw occur to Cardi B, with the water and being videoed,” Kelly said.
It’s unclear which TikTok challenge Kelly was referring to because it pertains to the Cardi B incident.
Video of the incident at Oar House Pub has not surfaced on TikTok or every other online social media platform.
A TikTok spokesperson didn’t comment.
The Post has sought comment from Kelly in addition to from police in Sea Isle City.
Calls to the Oar House Pub went unanswered.
Cardi B was filmed throwing a microphone at a fan who doused her with a cup of water while the Latest York City-born rapper was acting at an event in Las Vegas on Saturday.
A fan on the event filed a police report alleging they were “struck by an item that was thrown from the stage” though it’s unclear if the person is similar one who threw the water at Cardi B.
Kelly. meanwhile. expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he’s received for the reason that incident.
“Thanks a lot for the entire messages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, cellular phone, texting…all concerned about me,” Kelly said.
“I’m OK, I’m here,” he added.
