X Factor star Bella Penfold took to social media on Thursday to shockingly reveal she was “attacked and assaulted” on her phone in London.
The content influencer, 25, who competed on the ITV singing competition in 2018, shared her terrifying experience on her Instagram Story and proceeded to plead with brands to be “patient” with her as she recovers from the shocking incident. .
The singer looked shocked as she revealed to her followers: ‘Last night I was attacked and robbed in London. The phone was taken.
‘All brands waiting for content, bear with me. Anyone who needs to contact me, please message this account.’
Bella is now a content creator and regularly shares daily life updates with her followers and posts glamorous snaps.
X Factor star Bella Penfold took to social media on Thursday to shockingly reveal she was ‘attacked and assaulted’ on her phone in London.
The content influencer, 25, who competed on the ITV singing competition in 2018, shared her ordeal on her Instagram Story and proceeded to plead with brands to be “patient”.
Her latest photos include a chic all-white tennis set and a daring lingerie set.
It comes after Bella became a fan favorite on the hit TV show during season 15.
When her performance of Stormzy’s Blinded By Your Grace earned Simon Cowell the Golden Buzzer.
It comes before Bella was eliminated from the show and finished in eighth place after successfully reaching the quarterfinals.
Music mogul Simon, 64, was devastated when his acts Bella and Shan were eliminated due to getting the fewest votes from the public.
Outspoken rapper Bella took her elimination on the chin, despite looking shocked when the news was announced.
As presenter Dermot O’Leary led her off stage, Bella praised her fellow competitors and thanked her mentor on the ITV show.
She said: ‘It wouldn’t be the same without any of them. If there is one person in the room I have to thank it is Simon Cowell – he has truly changed my life.”
Bella is now a content creator and regularly shares daily life updates with her followers and posts glamorous snaps.
Later in the show, Shan found herself in the bottom two alongside Acacia and Aaliyah, and both performed singing for their lives in the competition.
Vocal powerhouse Shan delivered a moving performance of Rise Up, as mentor Simon looked on proudly.
Acacia and Aaliyah, who were mentored by Nile Rodgers in the absence of judge Robbie Williams, gave an energetic performance of Bang Bang.
Simon said: “They were incredible singing, both at their best.” Shan, you are a star. I’ll send the girls home, you understand.
Chic star Nile declared: ‘I hate this! I have to go with my girls, Robbie has done a great job with you. I have to send Shan home.
Louis Tomlinson exclaimed that he was surprised that Shan was in the bottom two and opted to send Acacia and Aaliyah home.
Therefore, the deciding vote fell to Ayda Williams, who seemed nervous and opted to send the vote to a deadlock.
It comes before Bella was eliminated from the show and finished in eighth place after successfully reaching the quarter-finals (pictured in 2018).
Vocal powerhouse Shan Ako was also eliminated due to getting the fewest votes from the public (pictured in 2018).
She declared: ‘Shan, I am spiritually in love with you. The girls showed a lot of guts, they represent something so young and fresh. I’m going to have to send this back to a public vote.’
Shan seemed dejected when it was revealed that the teenage duo had received more votes than her and that she would be returning home immediately.
Showrunner Simon joined his act Shan on stage and made a bold gesture of support for the singer.
He declared: “I am more than surprised… but there is something I can do.” I’m going to change the rules. There won’t be six acts on the live tour, there will be eight.
‘Shan and Bella will be on the tour. I’m devastated.’