Cheryl Cole has faced a massive backlash since ditching singer Gamu Nhengu at the 'judges houses' stage of the 'X Factor' last weekend.
Now, according to The Sun, police fear for her safety, after intercepting a string of menacing death threats.
The threatening rant was circulated via BlackBerry Messenger to phones around the country yesterday - according to the paper - and appears to be fuelled by Cheryl’s decision not to take Gamu through to the next round.
The author – who went by the name of Supa Capone – also accuses Cheryl of being racist, and jealous of the African singer, and signs off the chilling message with the words: ‘Find me.’
A series of other worrying death demands have also been found on social networking site Facebook since the show last weekend.
Now it’s said worried X Factor bosses and specialists at Scotland Yard are looking into the matter, and it’s thought Cheryl’s security could be stepped up yet again.
The star is currently preparing for the live shows - set to start this Saturday – with her contestants, Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and Katie Waissel.
