An Irish actress who was hit in the head with a fidget spinner has been ordered by doctors to rest up for two weeks. As a result she has missed out on performing in an award winning play in Ireland.

Ayoola Smart was raised in Cork but is now based in London and her career as an actress is certainly starting to take off. She has starred in movies and TV shows such as Trendy, Holby City and Vera as well as some stage performances.

Her next role was as a mermaid in Lynda Radley's play Futureproof and was set to run from June 16-24th but Ayoola has had to drop out of the performance as a result of her injury.

The Irish Examiner is reporting that last week in the Wilton shopping centre in Cork a child was playing with a fidget spinner when they lost control of it and it hit her in the back of the head, behind the ear.

After consulting her doctor, they advised her to rest up for two weeks and this will result in her missing this role.

She posted this picture on Instagram detailing her experience:


It is sad news but Ayoola Smart is a very talented young individual and we don't think we will be seeing the last of her any time soon!