Former Saturdays star Frankie Bridge has revealed she endured a real-life horror story during Paris Fashion Week when she found herself inexplicably locked inside an Airbnb property for seven gruelling hours in the dead of night.
The 35-year-old singer turned television personality had been attending one of fashion's most prestigious events, but her glamorous evening took a dramatic turn when she returned to her accommodation only to become trapped with no means of escape.
The Terrifying Ordeal Begins
"So after my show last night I got back to my Airbnb, went to bed, woke up in the middle of the night to go to the loo and got locked in my room," Frankie explained to her concerned followers. The mother-of-two detailed how what should have been a simple nighttime bathroom visit escalated into a full-blown crisis.
Bridge described the mounting panic as she realised the electronic lock on her bedroom door had malfunctioned, leaving her completely trapped. "I couldn't get out," she stated bluntly, capturing the helplessness of the situation.
Seven Hours of Midnight Captivity
For seven agonising hours - from approximately 1am until 8am - the celebrity remained imprisoned in the room, desperately trying to contact her host through the Airbnb app while simultaneously messaging friends back in the UK who stayed awake throughout the night to support her.
"My friends were up with me all night trying to help," Frankie shared, highlighting the emotional toll of the experience. The situation became increasingly distressing as the night wore on with no immediate solution in sight.
Fashion Week Glamour Turns to Panic
The incident stands in stark contrast to the glitz and glamour typically associated with Paris Fashion Week, where Frankie had been attending shows and events as part of her professional commitments. Instead of enjoying the French capital's famous nightlife or resting comfortably between fashion presentations, she found herself in a potentially dangerous situation.
Bridge emphasised the seriousness of the circumstances, noting the particular terror of being trapped alone in a foreign country. "It was actually quite scary," she admitted, underscoring how quickly a dream trip can transform into a nightmare scenario.
Resolution and Recovery
The ordeal finally ended at 8am when help arrived, though Frankie didn't specify whether it was the host, emergency services, or another party who eventually freed her. The experience has clearly left its mark, with the celebrity using her platform to warn others about potential vacation rental hazards.
This incident adds to growing concerns about safety standards in short-term rentals worldwide, demonstrating that even luxury accommodations can present unexpected dangers that transcend budget and status.
