iTV star Denise Welch has taken to social media to confirm she’s “alive and well” after vicious rumours appeared online.
The Loose Women star was the victim of a barrage of tweets wrongfully implying she had died on Sunday evening (December 3).
The 65-year-old’s Wikipedia page had also been temporarily changed stating she had died as her name began to trend across social media.
Taking to X on Sunday evening (December 3), Denise updated fans confirming she was fine and was waiting to watch I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
She wrote in light of her many followers: “I’m alive and well and about to watch the jungle.”
She added: “Thanks for your concern”, followed a string of shocked-face emojis.
Denise’s fans wasted no time in taking to X to show their support following the “awful” prank online.
@jumpedonabus wrote: “Who’s bullying Denise Welch on Wikipedia I will find you.”
@GarethJ68493066 added: “I want to point out that what happened to Denise Welch is awful, however I want to thank everyone for pointing out to me that she has a Wikipedia Account.”
The actress later updated her X with another tweet referring to I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! during the drama-filled episode.
Denise wrote: “Much as letters from home are lovely for the camp, part of the game is not knowing what the outside world is saying/thinking. It changes the dynamic.”
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.