Paula Deen: A ham-tastic 'miracle'

Paula Deen's ham run-in could have been much, much worse. A few pounds of dense pork can do some major damage.

"I didn't even bruise or swell. It's like a miracle!" the Food Network chef told "Extra," referring to an incident Monday morning during which she caught a ham smack dab in her face during a charity event. "They got ice immediately on it. I really thought my nose was broken, but all I have is a little, tiny red spot. It could have been bad, but it's alright."


What's bad is how the other guy (not the ham) feels. Eric, a new guy, was the one who tossed the ham back at Paula after intercepting her football-like pass. Then, ham-lamity struck.

"I guess he got excited and got caught up in the moment because as I turned around to get more hams off the truck, this guy yells... and I turn around just in time to catch the ham in my face!" says the Georgia celeb chef. "I felt probably worse for him than for myself being his first day on the job. [But] accidents just happen. That's why they're called accidents."

We bet we know what Eric will be thankful for this Hams-giving: A forgiving Paula and his job.

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