Amber Davies has publicly addressed swirling rumours of an alleged feud with her Legally Blonde co-star Hannah Lowther, breaking her silence amid reports of backstage tension. The former Love Island star, who has been forced to withdraw from her starring role as Elle Woods due to health concerns, shared a sharp statement on Instagram to clarify the situation.
Health Issues Force Amber Davies Out of Legally Blonde Role
In an update posted earlier today, Amber Davies explained her decision to step away from the musical, citing a lingering illness that has plagued her for a month. She wrote, "Ok update: after talking to my DR, being on antibiotics and trying to recover whilst doing shows is getting me and my health NOWHERE. Been working on this lingering illness for a month now so I'll be off again from my beautiful Elle Woods."
She emphasised the necessity of this break, adding, "This is the last thing I want but there's no other way. I fear if I keep 'pushing through' I will be battling with this for longer than I need to be. I can't wait to be back on stage and feel like me again!!!"
Rumours of Backstage Tension with Hannah Lowther
However, the announcement comes against a backdrop of speculation about a feud between Amber Davies and Hannah Lowther, who found fame on TikTok during the pandemic and is an established musical theatre star. Insiders have suggested to the Daily Mail that tension developed backstage as audiences appeared to prefer Hannah's portrayal of Elle over Amber's.
A source revealed, "When Hannah goes on, the energy is completely different. She gives it ten times more energy than Amber ever has, and just has that sparkle that Amber lacks. Everyone backstage is professional, but it would be fair to say the atmosphere between the two girls can be a bit tense at times."
Amber Davies Addresses Feud Head-On
Now, Amber Davies has directly confronted these rumours. Taking to Instagram, she commented on Hannah Lowther taking over the role and shared a personal message, writing, "An extra special appreciate message to @hannahlowther who has given me all the grace and space to be poorly and recover. The show is in safe hands ALWAYS."
This gesture appears aimed at dispelling any notions of discord, highlighting mutual respect and professionalism between the two actresses.
Defence of Hectic Schedule and Health Struggles
Amber Davies previously spoke out to defend herself, pointing to her demanding schedule in recent months. She added, "Also I keep having to remind myself I went from Gatsby, to a last min Strictly, then to Elle so my body's evidently fighting for its life. I also keep reminding myself that it's ok to be poorly, we are human. Just a reminder there's absolutely never a right time to be poorly in a musical theatre schedule so you must, for your own sanity, go with the flow!"
At the time of writing, Hannah Lowther has not responded to the post but has confirmed she will be playing Elle this evening, stepping in as understudy for the foreseeable future. The situation underscores the pressures of live performance and the importance of health in the entertainment industry.
