TV presenter Helen Skelton was left "stranded" after having problems starting her electric car.
She told her fans on Instagram how she was unable to start her vehicle on Monday evening. The 39-year-old had been catching up with Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez when she was making the trip home.
However, her started having issues with her car and shared the bad news with her Instagram followers as she sat in the vehicle. She wrote: "I thought electric cars were the future."
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She added: "I had an electric car over a decade ago - a Nissan Leaf. It didn't work out. I could never charge it and it was really impractical."
She then continued: "Over a decade later, an electric car - not working out. Can't charge it and not for the first time...stranded." In an unhappy tone, she then whispered: "I thought this was the future?"
The star admitted this was "first world problems" before saying: "If anyone else is having more success with an electric car I salute you." Gorka and Helen had been having a "quick coffee catch up" before the Strictly tour, with the professional dancer sharing snaps of their day to his own Instagram, reports The Mirror.
While Helen will be touring the country showcasing her dancing skills, Gorka will be staying home with partner Gemma Atkinson. He captioned his post: "Quick coffee catch up with this one today before she goes on tour with the rest of the Strictly Gang. Can’t wait to come and watch you dance at the Manchester show and be cheering you like a proud dad. Have the best Time @helenskelton."
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