April 30th 2024.
Next up on Loose Women, Coleen Nolan opened up about her terrifying encounter with a stalker that left her feeling constantly watched and on edge. This came after the panel discussed the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer, which is based on the real-life stalking experience of its creator, Richard Gadd.
As a member of the popular music group, The Nolans, Coleen and her sisters were no strangers to being stalked throughout their successful career. She described it as the scariest thing they had to endure. One particular stalker was fixated on the idea that he was married to all of the sisters and became angry when he found out they had boyfriends. He even went as far as threatening to bomb the theatre they were performing in. Thankfully, the bomb squad intervened and he was caught.
Reflecting on the experience, Coleen shared that while she felt scared and threatened by the stalker, she also couldn't help but feel sorry for him as he was clearly suffering from severe mental health issues. Baby Reindeer follows a similar narrative, as it portrays the story of Richard Gadd being stalked by a woman named Martha, who becomes increasingly obsessed with him.
However, since the series premiered on Netflix, people have been trying to uncover the real person behind the character of Martha, despite Richard's pleas for them not to. In a statement on social media, he urged fans not to speculate on the real-life inspirations for the characters, as that was not the intention of the show.
Unfortunately, some have gone as far as falsely accusing others of being the inspiration for certain characters, leading to legal action being taken against them. Richard's friend, Sean Foley, recently spoke out about facing false allegations and being subjected to abusive and threatening posts.
Richard has also received support from a lawyer who pointed out the legal and ethical implications of trying to uncover the real identities of the characters in the show. Seeking out and potentially naming individuals, even if they are wrongly identified, can cause harm to innocent people and put their privacy and safety at risk.
As the discussion came to an end, the Loose Women hosts reminded viewers to not forget the real impact of stalking and to reach out for help if they or someone they know is experiencing it. Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV at 12.30pm. And if you have a story to share, you can get in touch with the entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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