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Louise Minchin, 53, and her 20-year-old daughter, Mia, have spoken out about the former BBC Breakfast presenter's stalking hell.The pair had been terrorised by a man who bombarded them with online abuse and knew where they lived.The perpetrator, Carl Davies, 44, ex-boyfriend of Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts, was jailed in December, but the ordeal has left the mother and daughter duo emotionally scarred.Discussing the traumatic experience on ITV Tonight’s, Louise Minchin: The Truth About Stalking, the journalist said that her stalking ordeal has changed her and husband David Minchin's family profoundly.As she and Mia discussed their experience, the latter confessed: “When I’m walking, I am very conscious of who is behind me.“I especially don’t have my headphones in if it is dark and there is no one else around.”When asked if she noticed anything different about her mum, Mia said: “You are much more, kind of, on it when it comes to where I am.“You have got my location constantly now, you are constantly checking where I am, which I don’t mind because you can’t tell me off for where I am, anymore.”Louise laughed: “You are 20!”Earlier in the documentary, which aired on Thursday, the pair recalled exactly what their stalker had put them through.Mia said: “I’m logged into mum's Instagram account and suddenly loads of messages started coming.They were all kind of just really offensive, calling us not very nice names and then they got much more graphic.“It was the kind of actions that he wanted to do against me and mum, which got really personal and they weren't nice to read at all.“I was kind of terrified, all kinds of shaking. I think my heart was beating really fast.

Louise Minchin's daughter has spoken out on the 'chilling abuse' her mum suffered during her stalking nightmare for the first time. The former BBC Breakfast host spoke out in January after her and her family were threatened by a stalker last year.

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has come out in support of Louise Minchin, as the star bravely opens up about her stalking ordeal. Louise’s documentary, The Truth About Stalking, is set to air tonight on ITV.Dan, 44, took to Twitter to share his support for Louise, 53, in view of his 752,300 followers. This morning, Louise tweeted out to her own 250,000 followers: “Good morning, this is not a subject I like to talk about, but in the hope of raising awareness and help to victims of stalking I have made this documentary with @ITVTonight #ITVTonight it is on at 8.30pm.” (sic)Attached was a promotional picture from the documentary, with the caption: “Louise Minchin: The Truth About Stalking”. Sharing this post, Dan penned: “I saw how big an impact this had on Louise and she has made a really brave film about it.

Louise Minchin has taken to her Instagram Stories to share an emotional message of empathy for the people of Ukraine following Russia's invasion of their country.Posting an image of the Ukraine flag on a black background, the former BBC Breakfast host penned a heartfelt note to her followers.MORE: Louise Minchin 'unsure' over decision to quit BBC BreakfastThe star wrote: "I don't feel I have the right words for the pain and anguish over what is happening in Ukraine, but my heart goes out to all those who are affected."Kind-hearted Louise has faced tumult in her own life over the last couple of years, speaking out at the end of last year after her stalker was jailed.WATCH: Louise Minchin reveals last-minute drama on last day at BBC BreakfastIn December 2021, 44-year-old Carl Davies was jailed for two years and eight months for causing alarm and distress to Louise and one of her two daughters.READ: I'm A Celeb's Louise Minchin's hidden health condition revealedSEE: Louise Minchin reveals heartfelt wedding tribute to rarely-seen husband at homeThe ex-soldier, who was previously handed a restraining order for stalking his ex-girlfriend, Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, pleaded guilty to sending abusive messages on Instagram and Snapchat to 53-year-old Louise and her daughter Mia, then 19, back in 2020.

Louise Minchin, 53, left BBC Breakfast last year after starting on the news show in 2012.Since then she has starred in I'm A Celebrity, but has now reunited with BBC's Mike Bushell, 56, as they take part in a celebrity edition of Catchpoint.BBC's Catchpoint is scheduled to be returning early this year, with host Paddy McGuinness hosting eight special celebrity episodes.Contestants have to act fast as they tackle the ultimate battle of brains in order to win the cash prize for their charities.If contestants drop the ball they could lose everything, but if they manage to hold on, they could walk away victorious.Talking about the new series, Paddy said: "I'm thrilled that Catchpoint is back bigger and better than ever!"With a load of celebrities trying to catch our big and small balls it's bound to be packed with lots of laughs and some sensational diving."Former Homes Under the Hammer star posted a video to her Instagram story today of the Catchpoint studio, with Louise and Mike featuring in the background.In the video she left the caption: "Me & Martin [Roberts] v Louise Minchin and Mike Bushell from BBC Breakfast.

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A man has pleaded guilty to stalking former BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin by sending her and her adult daughter intimidating comments on Instagram. Carl Davies, 44, was due to stand trial at Caernarfon Crown Court but changed his plea to both charges brought against him to guilty.

Nicola Roberts has told how she needed a year of therapy to “save” herself after being stalked by her ex-boyfriend.

Nicola Roberts has told how she needed a year of therapy to “save” herself after being stalked by her ex-boyfriend.