Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Pritchard opens up about shocking 999 ordeal on GB News
Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Pritchard has opened up about his shocking experience calling 999 on GB News, sharing the personal moment on air.The former BBC professional said he could empathise with Barron Trump, who had been called "rude" by 999 operators while trying to save a friend's life in London.Donald Trump's youngest son called emergency services while the woman was being "beaten up" by a man - the recording of which was replayed in court.Jurors heard the 19-year-old saying: "It's really an emergency, please. I got a call from her with a guy beating her up."But the operator decided to chastise Mr Trump on his decorum instead, asking: "Can you stop being rude and actually answer my questions?""If you want to help the person, you’ll answer my questions clearly and precisely, thank you. So how do you know her?"But Mr Pritchard regaled the story of his own experience with the 999 operators in his own time of need.Upon dialling 999, the former BBC professional was told to order an Uber instead "because they couldn't get an ambulance at that time".The dancer shared his own story with the panel | GB NEWS"Yeah, you kind of feel like you're calling to try and help in this scenario, and sometimes it gets thrown back at you in quite a heavy-handed way," he added.In agreement, Stephen added: "To be fair to them, I can understand why you want someone on the other side to be calm, polite, collected. "Sadly, that's not reality, is it, if there's an emergency going on."Previously, Mr Pritchard had opened up on a frightening 999 experience after his then-girlfriend suffered third-degree burns as a blaze engulfed her hair and clothing.The BBC star has previously opened up about a terrifying experience with his then-girlfriend | GETTYThe terror ensued after the couple were attempting to copy a "life hack" from YouTube, which Abbie Quinnen urged followers to avoid.After the horror, Mr Pritchard told fans: "It came out that there was an accident with Abbie. And I just want to say just make it quite brief, to be honest."For anybody that hasn’t seen the story yesterday, where Abbie had an accident."That’s why I’m just saying thank you for all the lovely messages, thank you very much for all the love and support and the kind messages."I know we haven’t replied to everybody. But yeah, thank you for that. "We will talk about it further down the line when we both feel comfortable."But Mr Pritchard was quick on his feet to fight the flames, dousing the blaze with a wet tea towel and dialling 999 as soon as possible.However, when the pair were told an ambulance would take some time to arrive, he and his brother Curtis drove Ms Quinnen to A&E themselves.
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