A British personal trainer will become the first male amputee model to strut his stuff on the catwalk when he takes part in Antonio Urzi's New York show this week. Jack Eyers, from Bournemouth, Dorset, was the personal choice of Urzi, who counts Beyonce and Lady Gaga among his A-list fans. The 25-year-old, who had his right leg amputated at the age of 16, will fly out to the Big Apple this weekend and says he thinks the experience will be 'amazing'. Scroll down for video Success: Jack Eyers, 25, will become the first disabled male model to appear on the New York runway
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Jack Eyers, 25, had his right leg amputated at the age of 16
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His leg had failed to grow properly and he wanted a normal life
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Will appear on the Antonio Urzi runway during New York Fashion Week
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Urzi's A-list fans include Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Britney Spears
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