Amber Davies broke down in tears as she admitted her 'heart is broken' over online trolling she has faced while starring in Legally Blonde: The Musical. The 29-year-old former Love Island star, who recently returned to the role of Elle Woods after a chest infection, said she was unprepared for the 'real malice' and personal attacks she received on social media.
Speaking on her Call To Stage podcast, Davies explained that while she expected some criticism after Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing, the trolling during her theatre run has been particularly hurtful. 'What I wasn't prepared for was the trolling that was going to come with Elle,' she said, adding that she has 'never experienced trolling within the musical theatre industry as much as I have during this time.'
Davies, who also starred in Pretty Woman: The Musical and 9 to 5, said the negative comments and direct messages caused her anxiety to spike. 'I was going on stage and felt like I had an elephant sitting on my chest. I was so scared to open any type of social media app,' she revealed.
The actress urged fans not to attack performers who land roles, noting that everyone works hard to build their career. She also addressed rumours of a feud with TikTok star Hannah Lowther, who covered for her during her illness, saying both had quickly dismissed such speculation.
Despite the difficulties, Davies said playing Elle Woods remains a dream come true. 'It feels like the most wonderful thing in the world but it has been hard,' she concluded.
