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EastEnders Star Under House Arrest Due to Death Threats
30 Jul
Summary
- Actress Annette Badland received death threats for her role as Babe Smith.
- She was placed under house arrest for six weeks for safety reasons.
- Threats were traced to a public computer near Liverpool but pursuit stalled.
Annette Badland, an acclaimed actress with a history of roles in Bergerac, Doctor Who, and Ted Lasso, experienced severe backlash for her portrayal of Babe Smith in EastEnders.
Badland, who joined the BBC soap in 2014, played an antagonist involved in numerous dramatic storylines. Her character's villainy escalated as her exit approached in 2017, leading to serious consequences for Badland.
The actress disclosed on a podcast that she received death threats, prompting the BBC's security team to place her under a six-week "house arrest." This measure was taken due to the credible nature of the threats.
Security services investigated and traced the threats to a public computer located near Liverpool. However, due to the nature of the computer used, the investigation could not proceed further. Badland was advised to minimize public appearances and avoid social media during this period.
