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Amy Childs, former Towie star became flustered when asked about whether enough was done to curb the spread of Ebola. Courtesy Instagram/jolyonrubs.
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- 12 Nov 2014
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Amy Childs poses for photographers upon arrival at the Mobo Awards. Source: Supplied
THERE are red carpet gaffes and then there is this.
Reality star Amy Childs mistook the deadly virus Ebola for a band during an interview at the MOBO Awards in London.
When a reporter asked the former The Only Way Is Essex star “Have we done enough to prevent the spread of Ebola?”, a perplexed Childs responded: “What?”

... she is now famous for something else. Not knowing what Ebola is. Source: AP

Amy Childs rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex. Source: AP
He then said: “You know Ebola is going to be huge, don’t you?”
But an enthusiastic Childs replied: “I might be a big fan after tonight… I think it will be absolutely amazing.”
Someone needs to tell her you won’t see Ebola climbing the charts anytime soon.