Strictly star calls in cops and almost quit show after crazed female stalker made ‘disgusting threats'

The Sun

8 hours ago

STRICTLY'S Chris Robshaw called in cops after being subjected to a terrifying campaign of harassment by a female stalker.
Pals close to the England rugby legend said he had been targeted by the woman after briefly meeting her twice during work events last year, with the initial abuse starting six months after meeting him.
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He called in police after the woman threatened him with violence and spread false allegations about him and other people he worked with.
The woman, who The Sun is not naming, now appears on the National Police Wanted List.
She is understood to have left the country and is being sought by cops.
Those close to Chris, 39, who has two children with his wife, Opera singer Camilla Kerslake, said the BBC are aware of the ongoing issues and are supporting him.
A friend said: 'Chris almost turned down Strictly because of what this woman has been putting him and his family through.
'She's made some disgusting threats. It has been awful for them.
'Chris and Camilla have been told by the police they're not alone. This woman has form for what she's been doing to them and has done it to other people too.
'Chris and Camilla are just the latest victims in a string of lives she's tried to destroy.
'He only went ahead with Strictly for his son Wilding.
'He told his dad: 'I want mummy to laugh at your dancing'. So Chris bit the bullet and went for it.
'He was honest with the BBC from the start and they've been amazing.
'They are supporting him and are aware of everything that is going on.'
Chris, who retired from professional rugby in 2022, was announced as a contestant on Wednesday.
He will appear on the show alongside stars including EastEnders actress Balvinda Sopal.
Model Ellie Goldstein, footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Love Island star Dani Dyer when the series begins next month.
Those close to him revealed his ordeal started last July when he attended the same event as the woman.
It's been absolutely terrible for Chris and Camilla. He met this woman twice, very briefly, during work events and then she started telling all sorts of awful lies about him
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She went on to make a series of disturbing and damning allegations about Chris and his wife Camilla, 39, as well as other people she worked with.
A source said: 'It's been absolutely terrible for Chris and Camilla.
'He met this woman twice, very briefly, during work events and then she started telling all sorts of awful lies about him.
'He was never alone with her and they barely spoke so he's got no idea why she targeted him.
'The stuff she was coming up with was farcical. She then started calling companies Chris and Camilla were working with to tell them these made up lies. She is intent on trying to ruin Chris and Camilla's life. Her other victims are said to have struggled professionally, financially, and mentally.
'Chris warned police the minute his children were put into danger. This woman posted their address online and made really nasty threats against him and his family.'
Chris warned police the minute his children were put into danger. This woman posted their address online and made really nasty threats against him and his family
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Chris, pals said, later learned that the woman was known to police.
A source added: 'It's deeply frightening that no one has been able to stop her, she's fled the country, and has been clever to avoid arrest.
'They've been advised by their case officer that the minute this woman steps back onto UK soil, she will be arrested.'
The Sun understands the woman was arrested in December and released with a caution.
But those close to Chris said her harassment has continued and that the woman has now left the country.
A friend added: 'Chris and Camilla feel sorry for this woman as something clearly isn't right.
'They tried to ignore it for as long as they could but when it turned nasty and they felt threatened, they rightly told the police. Chris will always protect his family.
'It has been incredibly concerning for them.
'Her behaviour has been terrifying at times and they have spent time looking over their shoulders.'
Those close to Camilla and Chris said they believed the woman was trying to target Camilla too, despite never meeting her.
A source added: 'Camilla feels this woman is intent on trying to ruin her life too.
'Only recently, she auditioned for a huge show, and this woman managed to find out about it.
'Camilla was told that she had messaged those working at the company, to spread more false and damaging claims.
'What she is saying about Camilla and Chris is stomach churning.
'They're normally so strong but it pushed them into utter devastation.
'Their friends and family are rallying around them as they know how exhausting and upsetting it has been for them.
The Sun understands the BBC have worked with Chris to ensure his safety at all times.
A source added: 'Chris hates a fuss and never wants to put anyone out but he's grateful to how amazing the BBC have been with all of this.
'He wants to crack on with the competition and give it his best shot.
'Chris is doing this for his kids and just wants to make them proud.'
A spokesperson for Chris said: 'This is an ongoing police investigation, and therefore we are unable to comment at this time.
'Chris will not be commenting further.'