THE Only Way Is Essex star Joey Turner has revealed how he was mugged at knifepoint by a thug who wanted to steal his phone.
The 19-year-old took to social media to reveal how a man “drove into him” on a motorbike and threatened him, claiming he “had a machete”.
Joey, who was axed from the ITVBe show last year, told his Instagram followers about the horrific ordeal in Finsbury Park over the weekend.
“Just got mugged in Finsbury Park, happy Saturday,” he wrote to his caring fans about the mugging. “”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 an outpouring of worried messages, he continued on his Instagram stories: “Thank you everyone for your messages.
“I’m not checking DMs right now because I have anxiety and don’t want to be on my phone. Thank you all, ily.”
Joey joined the Towie cast in 2019, saying he wasn’t afraid to “stir the pot” and has no qualms outing friends who talk about people behind their backs.
However, last year Joey was given the boot from The Only Way Is Essex after he failed to make an impression on the show.
An insider revealed: “The TOWIE cast fear this time of year as they know bosses look at who’s made an impact on the show – and who hasn’t resonated as well with fans.
“Producers made a lot of changes last year and it was a risk introducing so many new characters, some have worked and others haven’t …
“There’s talk of a few new faces joining the next series – but final decisions are yet to be made.”
Nonetheless, he still enjoys a lavish lifestyle, as he lives in an Essex mansion with his mum.
The Sun Online have contacted Joey’s rep for comment.
