‘It was a gross experience’: TOWIE’s Joey Turner reveals he was mugged at knifepoint and says thug ‘drove into him’ and threatened him with a ‘machete’
TOWIE star Joey Turner has revealed he was mugged at knifepoint over the weekend.
The reality star and model, 19, took to Instagram where he revealed a thug ‘drove into him’ on a motorbike and showed him a knife before threatening that he had a ‘machete’.
Speaking on his Instagram stories, Joey described his ordeal as a ‘gross experience’ and insisted that things can be ‘replaced’. It’s been said that his phone was stolen.
Ordeal: TOWIE star Joey Turner has revealed he was mugged at knifepoint over the weekend
Revealing his shocking experience, he wrote: ‘Just got mugged in Finsbury Park, happy Saturday,’
He then reassured his fans that he was fine as he later wrote: ‘I’m OK. Things can be replaced but it was just a gross experience.
‘He drove into me on his bike and then started threatening me, showing me a knife in his pocket and saying he had a machete.’
After receiving many messages of support from his followers, he then uploaded a selfie of himself as he said: ‘Thank you everyone for your messages.
Shock: The reality star and model, 19, took to Instagram where he revealed a thug ‘drove into him’ on a motorbike and showed him a knife before threatening that he had a ‘machete’
I’m not checking DMs right now because I have anxiety and don’t want to be on my phone. Thank you all, ily.’
MailOnline have contacted representatives of Joey for comment.
Joey joined the cast of the ITVBe show back in 2019, alongside the likes of Chloe Brockett, Ella Wise and Harry Lee.
Trauma: Speaking on his Instagram stories, Joey described his ordeal as a ‘gross experience’ and insisted that things can be ‘replaced’. It’s been said that his phone was stolen
Support: After receiving many messages of support from his followers, he then uploaded a selfie of himself as he said: ‘Thank you everyone for your messages
It was reported last year that Joey was among a handful of cast axed from the show after failing to make a big enough impression.
However, Joey has made appearances in the current series of the show, which returned to screens earlier this month.
It comes after it was revealed on Wednesday that TOWIE has been hit by Ofcom complaints after the stars were seen visiting pubs and restaurants while the UK is in lockdown.
According to a report from the government regulatory authority, 64 people have got in touch to complain about the programme since its launch on Sunday night.
Upset: It comes after it was revealed on Wednesday that TOWIE has been hit by Ofcom complaints after the stars were seen visiting pubs and restaurants while the UK is in lockdown
Before the episode began, bosses clarified in a disclaimer that the 28th series was filmed following strict Covid-19 protocols so that the cast and crew were safe.
It read: ‘The show will still be bringing you the cast’s real lives and stories, but to keep everyone safe TOWIE have had to create its own little world to film in.
‘So, although you may see cast in pubs and restaurants, don’t worry because they’ve opened just for the show and have put in lots of extra measures, so Lime Pictures and ITV can still bring you the TOWIE you love safely.’
Anger: According to a report from the government regulatory authority, 64 people have got in touch to complain about the programme since its launch on Sunday night (Amber and Dan pictured)
During the show, stars like Chloe Sims and her sister Demi were seen at a bar while the cast also celebrated a birthday party, they also visited each other’s houses.
According to a report from The Sun, the complaints to Ofcom were made about: ‘Filming in bars, restaurants and gyms during lockdown and food wastage.’
MailOnline has contacted Ofcom for further comment, TOWIE spokespeople declined to comment when approached.
Safety first: Show bosses have clarified in a disclaimer that the series was filmed following strict Covid-19 protocols