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Ainsley Harriott supported as he saves sister from drowning at Chelsea Flower Show

Ainsley Harriott has been supported after he saved his sister from drowning at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The popular chef was among the attendees on the first day of the iconic event, hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society. However, he was called into action when his sister slipped into a water feature.

The 65-year-old came to his sister's rescue and and was photographed checking on her after she had been pulled from the water. Paramedics arrived and took her to hospital - and Ainsley has now taken to Twitter to reveal his sister is recovering.

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He said: "Just a big thank you to everyone who helped my sister when she had a fall at the Chelsea Flower Show this morning. She’s doing fine and all is well."

Followers flooded the comments to send messages of support after the update.

Julie said: "Aww bless. There are some good people around. Healing thoughts for your sister.x"

Roisin added: "Ah no way hope she’s gets better soon"

Nancy commented : "Oh bless her"

Denise posted: "Glad to hear she is doing well"

Celebrities such as Nick Knowles were present as the dramatic incident unfolded, which reportedly took place at the BBC Studios "Our Green Planet and RHS Bee Garden" feature. An onlooker told The Telegraph : "The garden was packed with lots of people and I think the woman must have fallen into the pond or tripped over and ended up in the water.

"I think she nearly drowned. She was pulled out by Ainsley Harriott and some other celebrities before they laid her down on the floor. She was coughing up lots of water."

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