EXCLUSIVE: Robbie Williams' car RAN OVER paparazzo as he left 'X Factor'!!!

Tags: paparazzi, police, robbie williams, x factor.

Following what Simon Cowell would probably describe as a "distinctly average" comeback performance (if he was being kind), Robbie Williams was probably in quite a hurry to get as far as possible away from the X Factor studios a - but his driver should have slowed down!!!!!

As Rob's driver pulled away, he managed to mow down a paparazzi photographer who then wound up tangled underneath the car. Luckily, he escaped with minor injuries and a visit to a nearby hospital but the police shut down the road to investigate, holding up tense Williams.

A JohnnyIkon.com reader tells me: "It was pretty loud, and Robbie didn't want to get out of that car for a second. He just wanted to go but his driver seemed shaken up. The police were pretty good to him considering his driver could have killed someone. I hope he's really ok!"

I'll keep my eyes peeled for more details on this incident, including whether it was really the fault of Rob's driver or the photographer, and bring you updates as I get them. Scary stuff!!!!

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