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British TV celeb Gemma Collins was presenting an award at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards earlier on Sunday -- when she took a nasty tumble down a hole on stage.

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Collins was mid-way through her announcement when a trap door in the stage opened up beside her to bring the winners up. She failed to notice the door and took a swift tumble down.

Here's the moment it happened:

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And the same moment, from a different perspective:

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OI GUYS GEMMA COLLINS JUST FELL OFF STAGE IM SCREAMING pic.twitter.com/uMFYjBocCM

— spoogay chez 👻 (@IDGAFDlNAH) October 22, 2017

Thankfully, Collins escaped unscathed, and jumped straight back on her feet after the fall, telling the crowd "Oh my God, I am so sorry...this is live, this is what happens."

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock (9166124l) Gemma Collins presents 'Love Island' with Best TV Show, falls through trap door in floor and is helped back up BBC Radio 1's Teen Awards, Show, SSE Arena Wembley, London, UK - 22 Oct 2017 Credit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock

She also promptly won the internet with the perfect Instagram response:

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She also tweeted to say this was a "Bridget Jones" moment for her, and posted a triumphant picture with Rita Ora, saying it was "all worth it."

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People quickly posted online in response, with many identifying with Collins' misfortune:

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The TOWIEstar was on stage presenting the Best TV Show award to Love Island's Jamie Jewitt, Amber Davie and Marcel Somerville.

We're glad she escaped from the accident unscathed!

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