Freddy Knatchbull from Made in Chelsea abducted by mobsters while filming reality show on Corsican island

Made in Chelsea cast member Freddy Knatchbull was reportedly kidnapped by gangsters while filming for the show in Corsica.

The reality personality, 20, who is a great-grandson of Prince Philip’s uncle, is said to have been bundled into a car while on the French island.

Model Freddy was locked in a 4×4 by gang members prompting the other members of the cast to descend into a panic.

The motive behind the mobsters’ actions are not clear.

A source told The Sun on Sunday: ‘The cast were very worried.

Made in Chelsea cast member Freddy Knatchbull was reportedly kidnapped by gangsters while filming for the show in Corsica

The reality personality, 20, who is a great-grandson of Prince Philip’s uncle, is said to have been bundled into a car while on the French island (seen on Made In Chelsea)

‘There were five burly men. They were intimidating and hostile and locked the doors of the 4×4 with Freddy inside.

‘No one could get hold of him for ages.’

An insider added: ‘It was hugely worrying because he’s the youngest but it all ended up OK.

‘We had no idea what was going on and whether it was linked to money or he’d just said the wrong thing in French.

‘It’s been kept under lock and key ever since.’

MailOnline has contacted E4 and a representative for Freddy for comment.

It is claimed Made In Chelsea bosses were not made aware of the incident at the time.

The cast were already on alert as Corsica has the highest murder rate in Europe.

Model Freddy was locked in a 4×4 by gang members prompting the other members of the cast to descend into a panic

Freddy is the great-grandson of Earl Mountbatten, Queen Victoria and of the uncle to Prince Philip.

He missed King Charles’ coronation in May last year to film last summer’s Made In Chelsea spin-off.

Freddy said of not attending at the time: ‘You’ve got to go to work, I’m afraid.

‘I couldn’t fly back. I was filming that day.’