LOOSE Woman Jane McDonald was forced to call the police after a fan hand-delivered a threatening letter.
Jane McDonald was forced to call the police after receiving a death threat Wenn
The singer was performing at Watford Colosseum before being given an escort for her safety when she left her show. An obsessive fan reportedly hand delivered a letter to the venue, threatening to kill the star. The fan later identified himself and was thrown out of the venue by security but refused to give up.
A source told The Mirror1: Jane was terrified, it was a scary situation. After the man was removed, he continued to call the theatre but when police turned up they weren t able to find him.
The singer had to be escorted from the show for her own safetyWenn
The Loose Woman2 star has since cancelled all meet and greets with fans. Hertfordshire Police confirmed to the publication: Jane was escorted out from the building to ensure her safety .
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In a statement, they explained: Police were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously outside the Watford Colosseum at 8.38pm on Saturday, October 1.
Officers attended but the man had already left. A search was carried out of the area but the man was not located.
Jane has been touring the UK with her one woman sold-out showsITV
Police were called again at 10.47pm to reports that the man had returned to the Colosseum and was waiting outside to speak to a performer at the venue.
Officers attended and the performer was escorted from the building by officers to ensure her safety. The man was not located.
But the star has decided to continue her tour. She said: This tour has been incredible and my fans have been so supportive throughout.
Jane will continue on with her tour of the UKWenn
I am fine and intend to enjoy the last dates of my Making Memories tour. Some fans were upset at missing out on meeting the 53 year old.
Shame some idiot had to spoil the night, one fan said.
He better not take on us fans, we can be a formidable bunch if upset, another added.
She has cancelled all meet and greets with fans, following the ordealITV
Jane was a presenter on Loose Women between 2004 and 2014. She has been touring the UK with her one woman sold out shows. The star has released several albums, written her autobiography and starred in many West End musicals.
References
- ^ The Mirror (www.mirror.co.uk)
- ^ Loose Woman (www.ok.co.uk)