More on topic. I don't like Bear Grylls, at all. I think his "advice" is downright dangerous, I think his methods are idiotic and I think he's a complete and utter sellout. I highly doubt, however, that on a personal outing, he behaves the way he does on TV. It's showy. Nobody runs around squeezing water out of elephant dung and drinking urine from a snakeskin unless they're getting paid well to do it (except, perhaps, some of his more diehard fans). All in all, he caters to armchair survivalists more even than I think he would appeal to people who are actually into practicing survival techniques.
Not to say that I don't enjoy his shows. They crack me up, and if you can filter out the nonsense, you might even be able to get some useful information.
I wouldn't wish harm on the man. As long as he does charity work, I consider him a positive force in the world. I am not, however, surprised that he got injured. Nor do I pity him. I do hope that he makes a full recovery though, as some of his expeditions (which, of course, require physical fitness) are what raises the money for charity.
ATB
Pete