Strictly star left ‘scared' after ‘traumatising' mugging
The professional dancer shared the incident on social media, urging fans to stay vigilant and be aware.
Talking on Instagram, Michelle said: 'Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day.'
Adding: 'It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you.
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'My phone got stolen. My phone got stolen. I mean I see it happening all the time but it's just one of those things that you just never think it's gonna happen to you. and then it does.'
Michelle shared that the mugging took place in Covent Garden while she was on the way to the dentist.
On Instagram, the Strictly star said that she was walking along when a masked rider on an electric bike reportedly went past her and snatched her phone before speeding off.
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Michelle fell to the floor during the mugging, hurting her knee, before two passersby rushed over to help her.
Speaking to fans on Instagram, the Strictly star said: ''Be very careful. Phone theft is happening more and crime in the city is getting worse.'
The dancer first joined Strictly Come Dancer in 2022 and got her first celeb partner in 2024 with EastEnders star, Jamie Borthwick.
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