Shirley Ballas called in police after being targeted by an alleged stalker who was seen taking photos of her house and car. The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 63, told how the man - who believes he knows her - also "lunged" at her in one alarming episode.
Shirley, who has received death threats in the past, contacted cops after his pattern of behaviour left her frightened for her safety.
And it is understood investigating officers have since confiscated the man's phone and computer as part of their probe, the Mirror reports.
Speaking on the Mirror's Invite Only podcast, Shirley said: "There was one particular person who was kind of stalking me. That is under investigation at the moment, as we speak.
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