Amber Davies has broken her silence on alleged tensions with her Legally Blonde co-star Hannah Lowther, after being forced to pull out of her starring role as Elle Woods due to illness. The former Love Island star addressed rumours of a backstage feud in a statement on Instagram.
Davies, who has been suffering from a lingering illness for a month, wrote: 'After talking to my DR, being on antibiotics and trying to recover whilst doing shows is getting me and my health NOWHERE... I'll be off again from my beautiful Elle Woods.' She added that pushing through would only prolong her recovery.
Reports had suggested tension between Davies and Lowther, with an insider telling the Daily Mail that audiences preferred Lowther's portrayal of Elle, claiming she 'gives it ten times more energy than Amber ever has.' However, Davies appeared to address the rumours directly, posting: '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.'
Davies also defended herself, noting her hectic schedule: 'I went from Gatsby, to a last min Strictly, then to Elle so my body's evidently fighting for its life.' She reminded fans that it is okay to be unwell, saying 'there's absolutely never a right time to be poorly in a musical theatre schedule.'
Lowther has not responded publicly but confirmed she would play Elle that evening. Davies' understudy will step in for the foreseeable future.
