X Factor contestant charged with West End attempted murder leaving influencer fighting for life

Lydia Davies
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:53:25 +0000

Gabrielle Carrington has been charged following an incident in London’s West End during the early hours of Sunday morning.

The former X Factor contestant, 29, who performs under the name RIELLEUK, faces allegations of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving and drink-driving after a black Mercedes mounted the pavement on Argyll Street.

Three pedestrians were struck outside Inca nightclub at approximately 4.30am, according to police.

Footage circulating online appears to show a vehicle moving into a group of people gathered near the venue, with bystanders rushing to assist those injured.

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Authorities have confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.

Polish-born social media personality Klaudia Zakrzewska, known online as Klaudiaglam, sustained the most severe injuries and is currently fighting for her life in hospital.

The Metropolitan Police told GB News they have "no condition update at this stage."

The Instagram and TikTok creator, who has 258,000 followers, had been enjoying a night out at the Soho venue with friends when the incident occurred.

Video footage shows her being struck by the vehicle and knocked to the ground, where she became trapped beneath the car before being left unconscious in the street.

A man in his fifties, who had been unlocking his e-scooter at the time, suffered injuries described as life-changing and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A third victim, a woman in her thirties, was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Ms Carrington first rose to prominence in 2013 when she competed on The X Factor as part of the girl group Miss Dynamix, reaching the live finals after impressing judges, including Gary Barlow.

Since then, she has built a substantial online following, amassing 362,000 Instagram followers as an influencer.

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The two women are understood to have been involved in a heated dispute outside the nightclub before the incident unfolded.

Argyll Street, where the collision took place, links Oxford Street with Great Marlborough Street and remains busy into the early hours due to nearby venues.

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, from Specialist Crime South, has appealed for witnesses to come forward.

“As our enquiries continue, our thoughts are with those injured and their loved ones,” she said.

She added several venues were still open, meaning a number of people may 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,” DCI Foxwell said.

She emphasised even seemingly minor details could prove crucial to the investigation.

Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a vehicle colliding with pedestrians on the central London street.