Bella Penfold - who shot to fame on The X Factor in 2018 - has told followers on social media that she was "attacked and mugged" in London.The terrifying incident took place on Wednesday night (May 1) and Bella said her phone had been taken during the attack.The 25 year old singer - who competed on season 15 of the ITV show - explained she was left shaken and asked followers on Thursday to "please be patient with me".
She shared her Instagram: "Last night I was attacked and mugged in London. Phone was taken. All brands waiting on content, please be patient with me.
Anyone who needs to contact me please message this account." These days, Bella is a content creator and shares daily life updates on Instagram, but the star quickly became a fan favourite when she sang Fell In Love With A Boy by Joss Stone in her first X Factor audition.
Bella then covered Same Love by Macklemore at her Judges House audition, and her performance of Blinded By Your Grace by Stormzy firmly won over Simon Cowell during the competition.The star made her to the quarter finals, however, she was eliminated with the fewest public votes, finishing in 8th place.
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