TV host George Clarke has revealed he was mugged at knife point and had his expensive watch stolen.
The 50-year-old architect opened up about the attack online, as he admitted “I could have been stabbed”.
George took to Instagram and wrote: “To the little **** who stole my watch tonight… I pity you. It’s only a watch at the end of the day. Although I loved it and grafted for it. But I could have been stabbed so let it go…”
The posted continued: “I’m ok. I’m just angry with myself. I wanted to hit him but I’d be the one done for assault!!!!”
Fans were quick to praise the TV personality from not retaliating to the attacker, whilst offering him well wishes, reports the Mirror.
One user wrote: “Be proud of yourself, that you did the right thing for you & your family. If this happened to your daughter you’d hope she would do the same thing. You have shown her the way.”
Whilst another said: “Hope you are ok and weren’t hurt,” and a third expressed: “the watch can be replaced. You risk assessed and dis the right thing at the time.”
A fourth sympathised: “@mrgeorgeclarke You have every right to be angry.. but not at yourself, oh no no.”
George, best known for his work on Old House New Home and Amazing Spaces, has been a regular face on TV screens for years, although he previously admitted his rise to fame came about through a happy accident.
The Channel 4 star once described himself as the “happiest man in the world” due to his career, one which he always wanted to pursue. His career began at the age of 16 as a local architect in his hometown of Washington.
His journey into television came after writing a book on architecture, which caught the attention of a literary agent who also represented TV presenters.
From then he was invited to audition for a new show titled Build A New Life In The Country and impressed enough to land the role.
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In an interview with the Big Issue, George spoke on his TV career saying: “When I started in television, someone said we’re offering you the job because you’re really passionate about architecture and design.
“I don’t present anything else. I present programmes about architecture and design and property and houses and, you know, tree houses, caravans, camper vans, quirky business spaces. But it’s still design. So I still don’t see myself as a performer. When I get paid to wax lyrical about what I am passionate about, it is a privilege. If people watch and enjoy it, are educated or entertained by it, then I’m the happiest man in the world”.
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