X Factor Star Arrested After Car Crashes Into Influencer Outside Soho Club
A former X Factor finalist has been arrested after a car allegedly struck a social media influencer and two other pedestrians outside a popular Soho nightclub in central London.
Critical Condition Following Early Morning Incident
Instagram and TikTok star Klaudiaglam, whose real name is Klaudia Zakrzewska, remains in critical condition in hospital following the alleged attack outside Inca nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday on busy Argyll Street.
According to police reports, a black Mercedes allegedly mounted the curb and injured multiple pedestrians. Footage from the scene shows a car lurching forward before Klaudia is seen walking in front of it. She then disappears under the bonnet and is left unconscious in the street as bystanders attempted to remove the driver from behind the wheel.
Multiple Victims and Serious Charges
The car also struck another woman in her 30s, who was treated for minor injuries, and a man in his 50s who was unlocking his e-scooter at the time. The man sustained life-changing injuries and was taken to hospital for emergency treatment.
Former X Factor finalist and influencer Gabrielle Carrington, 29, who performs under the name RIELLEUK, has been arrested in connection with the incident. She is being held on suspicion of:
- Attempted murder
- Grievous bodily harm
- Dangerous driving
- Drink-driving
Background of Those Involved
Klaudiaglam is a well-known social media influencer with substantial followings across multiple platforms. Gabrielle Carrington first found fame when she reached the live finals of The X Factor in 2013 as part of the girl group Miss Dynamix. More recently, she has transitioned to being an influencer herself, accumulating over 362,000 followers on Instagram.
The Daily Mail reported that the incident followed what is believed to have been a heated argument outside the club prior to the collision.
Police Investigation and Appeal for Witnesses
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell of Specialist Crime South confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terror-related. She issued a statement urging witnesses to come forward:
"As our enquiries continue, our thoughts are with those injured and their loved ones. While this incident took place in the early hours of the morning, venues in the area were still open, and we believe a number of people will have seen what happened. I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or any activity prior to it that they feel may be of relevance, to come forward. The information you have – however minor you believe it may be – could be of crucial importance to investigators."
Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed events leading up to the collision or the incident itself, given that several nightlife venues in the Soho area were still operating at the time of the early morning crash.
