TV presenter George Clarke was robbed at knifepoint (Image: Instagram)
TV host has revealed he was mugged at knife point and stripped of his valuable watch.
The 50-year-old broadcaster opened up about the harrowing event online, as he reassured fans that he was okay but that he “could have been stabbed”.
Taking to social media, the dad-of-three fumed: “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 worked hard for it. But I could have been stabbed so let it go…”
He continued in his post: “I’m ok. I’m just angry with myself. I wanted to hit him but I’d be the one done for assault! ! ! ! ” It didn’t take long before his fans rallied around him with support and commending his restraint.
One user wrote: “Be proud of yourself, that you did the right thing for you and your family. If this happened to your daughter you’d hope she would do the same thing. You have shown her the way.”
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He told the robber that he “pitied him” (Image: Instagram)
Another expressed concern: “Hope you are ok and weren’t hurt,” while a third reassured him: “the watch can be replaced. You risk assessed and did 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, known for his work on Old House New Home, has been a familiar face on television for years, though he once revealed his celebrity status was the result of a fortunate twist of fate, reports the .
The TV presenter once described himself as the “happiest man in the world” due to his fulfilling job that allows him to share his passion with the world. George began his career as a local architect in his hometown of Washington at the age of 16.
His foray into television came after writing a book on architecture, which caught the attention of a literary agent representing TV presenters. They invited him to audition for Build A New Life In The Country, a show he landed after impressing with his passion for architecture.
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George Clarke’s followers passed on their well wishes online (Image: PA)
George, in an interview with the Big Issue, expressed: “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”.