Former X Factor contestant Diana Vickers has publicly disclosed a deeply unsettling experience that occurred while she was recording a video for her Instagram followers. The singer and actress, aged 34, was sharing a heartwarming anecdote about a meaningful connection she made with a stranger earlier in the day when the situation took a shocking turn.
A Morning Interrupted by Abuse
Diana began her social media clip by recounting a pleasant interaction from her morning. She described meeting a woman who helped her cross the road, leading to a spontaneous and profound conversation. "We're on the street corner chatting, and she was like 'What's going on with you and your life? I really feel like I was supposed to meet you'," Diana explained. "I told her I'm suffering really bad with anxiety, and we really connected, so we're going to meet up later."
Her story was abruptly cut short by the sound of someone spitting. A female voice off-camera was heard shouting abusive language, including the phrase, "it ain't that much f*****g social media." Diana was visibly stunned and taken aback by the sudden commotion and violation.
"She's Just Spat on Me"
Reacting to the incident, Diana exclaimed to her camera, "She's just spat on me... So that was great. What the hell is happening?" Despite the shock, she attempted to resume her narrative about the rest of her morning, which had already been fraught with minor frustrations.
She continued, detailing that after the positive encounter, she went to get a bagel, but her order was incorrect. When she asked for it to be remade, the staff refused. "Then I sat down and some revolting bloke sent me a picture of his disgusting penis," she added, before concluding, "and then that woman just spat on me!" Diana later mentioned she felt she needed a doughnut to cope after the distressing ordeal.
A Musical Comeback Amid Personal Challenges
This incident comes as Diana Vickers is making a significant return to the music scene. For the first time in twelve years, having last released music in 2013, she is stepping back into the spotlight with new material slated for 2025. She has described her upcoming single as "a musical love letter to the gays and the girlies," marking a shift after years focused on acting, comedy, and podcasting.
In a recent interview with Attitude magazine, she expressed her excitement about this comeback. "It feels very satisfying and exciting and the right time," Diana said. "I've been away for a long time but I did a gig a couple of years ago and it just reignited this fire in me where I was like, I just love being on stage. I thought, 'You know what, I think there is an audience for me still there'."
The juxtaposition of this hopeful professional revival with the vulgar street harassment highlights the unpredictable challenges public figures can face, even during mundane daily activities. Diana's decision to share the incident openly sheds light on the darker aspects of celebrity life and random acts of aggression in public spaces.
