Usually when a video goes viral of some painful-looking accident – or “epic fail” as they used to say – the viewers detach from their sympathetic sides and manage to derive some entertainment from the video. In the case of the stripper who fell down a 15-foot pole mid-routine and face-planted on stage, people were more concerned with her well-being than getting a laugh (although it was comical that she continued twerking post-plunge). The victim of this incident, Genea Sky, has been providing updates for the public on her recovery and, while she suffered some serious injuries, her spirits are remaining high. 

Last week, Sky appeared on The Wendy Williams Show to discuss her experience and she revealed that she would not be returning to the stripping profession. The accident served as a turning point for her, motivating her to dedicate all her energy to becoming an aesthetician. However, while speaking to TMZ, she mentioned that there’s another dream job that she would be pursuing in a perfect world. 

Sky fantasizes about being a food critic, since she “[eats] like a football player” and even calls herself a “chicken wing connoisseur.” Unfortunately, her jaw is wired shut at the moment after undergoing surgery to repair its break, so she is relegated to consuming food out of a straw for another three weeks. However, once she overcomes this stage, she will return to her gourmet ways. Sky estimates her overall recovery time to span 2-3 month “at the very minimum”, so you can donate to her GoFundMe page to help cover medical and living expenses in the meantime.  

Many have been tuning in for updates on the 24-year-old stripper who suffered a serious accident while performing a week ago. Genea Sky was doing a routine to 21 Savage’s “Immortal” at Dallas’ XTC Cabaret when she fell from atop a 15-foot pole, landing face-first on the stage. Footage of the incident went viral, as people watched in horror and amazement at how she continued twerking after making her ungraceful descent. On Friday, Wendy Williams brought Sky onto her talk show to discuss her experience and recovery. 

After Sky detailed her injuries on social media, her friend set up a GoFundMe page to help Sky cover medical expenses and help provide for herself while out of commission. The page attracted many donors, especially after it was reported that the strip club she worked at claimed no responsibility for her accident. Despite not being legally accountable and Sky not being a full-time employee with benefits, she told Williams that the club has pledged to offer financial assistance (the sum of which has not yet been determined). At the end of the interview, a large $10,000 check was presented to Sky in order to fund her schooling to become an aesthetician. 

When asked whether she will return to stripping post-recovery, Sky emphatically responded in the negative. “No I’m done,” she said through a wired-shut jaw. “There is still something I really really wanted to say. If anything at all, I’m taking this as a blessing. I’ve been praying to get out of this strip club for a very long time.”

Before the discussion came to a close, Sky wished to share one final, crucial message. “First and foremost, I just want to take the time to kind of highlight the fact that, as a dancer, we get dehumanized all the time. I’ve had people in my DMs telling me I should have died – they wish i did. I have people acting like they know who I am as a person and they have no idea who I am. I carry myself with the utmost respect and positivity.” 

Genea Sky, the Texas stripper who broke her jaw after suffering a two-story fall from a pole while performing, reportedly has no interest in ever dancing again. The performer's incident went viral earlier this week after a video circulated that shows Genea falling from a 15-foot pole in a Texas strip club.

Despite the nasty fall, Genea kept on dancing for the crowd, though she would later discover that the accident resulted in a fractured jaw, sprained ankle, and broken teeth. Since the establishment where Genea was performing has denied responsibility and refused to compensate her for her injury, a GoFundMe was set up to cover the costs of her medical expenses.

The viral video of a stripper falling down a 15-foot pole during a performance became even more unfortunate when it was learned that she suffered serious injuries. The victim, Genea Sky, has been documenting her condition and recovery on social media, detailing that she fractured her jaw, sprained an ankle and broke teeth. The club where she was dancing, Dallas’ XTC Cabaret, has now commented on the accident and is claiming no responsibility for it. 

Eric Langan, CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc., the company which owns the club, told TMZ that dancers are responsible when putting themselves at risk, since they choose their own routines. Essentially, Langan is saying that it was Sky’s decision to climb to the top of that two-story pole, hence his company cannot be legally required to compensate her. However, he claimed that the club is looking for ways to offer Sky financial assistance. TMZ also reported that Langan made a disturbing remark about how Sky should worry about her health first and money second, even though that’s obviously a luxury that not everyone can afford. 

While it remains uncertain whether the club will help Sky cover medical expenses, the good news is that her friend set up a GoFundMe page that has been attracting generous support. The page’s goal was set at $20,000, but, as of this article’s writing, has raised $31,260. The description notes that Sky will be out of work for some time due to her injuries, so donate if you can!