Gigi Hadid says Milan Fashion Week prankster is 'lucky' Zayn wasn't around
Gigi Hadid is the latest star to be accosted by serial prankster Vitalii Sediuk, but during the incident at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday (Sept. 22) she proved more than capable of handling herself. The model also said he is lucky her boyfriend Zayn Malik wasn't there too.
The model hit back at the Ukranian media personality when hepicked her up from behind as she left a fashion show with her sister BellaHadid – a move he said was a protest against "well-connected cute girlsfrom Instagram" dominating the fashion world.
TAP TO VIEW GALLERY Gigi Hadid said she thanked her boxing coach after the incident
Gigi made headlines around the world following the incident,prompting her friend Ansel Egort to tweet and ask her: "Where was zaynat??"
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In reply, the 21-year-old replied: "@AnselElgort thatguy should prob take some time away from icing his jaw tonight to count hislucky stars that Z wasn't there…"
However Gigi didn't need her boyfriend to protect her thanksto her intense boxing training – a skill she referred to on Twitter.
The model quipped that Vitalii should be glad her boyfriend Zayn Malik wasn't there
"Thanked my boxing coach today," Gigi tweeted."GIRLS, prepare yourselves so that, if you ever feel in danger, MUSCLEMEMORY can fight back for you. Thank you all so much for your support."
She also defended her right to fight back at the prankster,who has been banned from the US following a similar incident with Brad Pitt.
Gigi was leaving a fashion show with her sister Bella when the incident happened
"I'm a HUMAN BEING and had EVERY RIGHT to defend myself," she wrote. "How dare that idiot thinks he has the right to man-handle a complete stranger. He ran quick tho."
Gigi quickly recovered from the incident and went on to walk the runway in the Moschino show later that day. The model has been taking Milan Fashion Week by storm following her appearances in both New York and London.
