Chrissy Teigen saved from being hit by cyclist by stranger

Chrissy Teigen nearly got hit by a cyclist in New York on Tuesday, but thankfully a kind stranger was looking out for her.

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The story came to light after a fan on Twitter noticed a curiously positioned man in the background of a paparazzi photo of the pregnant 32-year-old model.

Teigen, who is due to give birth in June, responded jokingly:

When another fan was concerned with how close the man in the photo was to her, Teigen clarified the situation:

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In another photo taken from a different angle, the man, actually a doorman from a nearby building, can more clearly be seen stopping Teigen from stepping onto the street.

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The fan who had been worried about Teigen’s security was impressed learning that the man in the photo was, in fact, a gentleman.