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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bravo Star Janet Caperna Flees America After Death Threats From Viewers
, one of the most controversial stars on "The Valley," has fled the United States and locked down her social media accounts after receiving death threats and relentless trolling from viewers. The 35-year-old personality, who plays the role of the main antagonist on the Bravo reality show, left for Switzerland this week with her husband, Jason, and their 18-month-old son, Cameron. Janet Caperna made the difficult decision to secure her Instagram page, where online trolls had relentlessly harassed her. In a series of vile messages, these trolls not only targeted Caperna herself but also her child. One message read, 'I hope you rot like you deserve,' while another cruelly stated, 'I hope your child grows up absolutely hating you.' Even more disturbing, some individuals went so far as to write, 'I know where you live. I've seen where your son goes when you're not with him.' In an interview with the Daily Mail, Janet spoke out about the ongoing abuse, condemning how serious and dangerous online trolling has become. 'I'm sick of threats and slurs being normalized because 'we signed up for this when we joined reality TV,'' she said. 'That's sick and not normal, and I'm not ever going to pretend it's normal or acceptable to message strangers threats and slurs.' Janet also revealed that the situation has taken a toll on her mental health. 'It's sad to me that people go this far, it's definitely the worst part about this 'job.'' She emphasized that while she understands that reality TV invites some criticism, there is a line that should not be crossed. 'This isn't constructive criticism. I understand that I put my life out there, but this isn't that,' she explained. In the latest episode of her podcast, "This Side of the Hill," Janet opened up further, sharing some of the worst messages she had received. One particularly harrowing message read, "I hope you die a slow and painful death, you are so ugly. Are you actually a man? You are evil and I wish death upon you, you piece of sh-t.' Another stated, 'It's a shame your son is still breathing you little [racial slur] lover.' Perhaps even more shocking to Janet and her podcast co-host, Jared Lipscomb, was the discovery that many of the hateful messages were coming from seemingly 'normal and sweet' women. One of the women who had sent threatening messages was a family photographer, while another, who made crude remarks about Janet's son, had photos of herself with her own young child on social media. Janet's frustration and sadness over the situation have prompted her to reflect on the duality of people's behavior in real life versus online. 'It makes me wonder, how many people throughout my day am I interacting with that are like this behind closed doors?' she said. 'Like, when I'm checking out at the grocery store, is that person messaging someone that they don't like hate like this?' Adding to the drama, Janet also spoke about a former friend who had interacted with negative comments about her online. She hinted at Kristen Doute, another co-star, who had responded to a comment questioning the safety of Janet's child with a laughing emoji. "I'm so disappointed in that," Janet said. Meanwhile, "The Valley" is nearing the end of its explosive second season and is gearing up for season three. Fans have been vocal on social media, calling for the firing of both Janet and longtime villain . Janet's ongoing feuds with co-stars Kristen Doute, Nia Sanchez, and Danny Booko have left viewers divided, while Jax has stirred controversy through his actions toward estranged wife Brittany Cartwright, including spying on her through security cameras and sending a series of "rage texts" while in rehab for mental health and addiction issues. Despite the backlash, there are currently no decisions regarding the cast. A source close to production revealed to Daily Mail that the network is considering expanding the cast rather than cutting people. "Fans are always calling for controversial people to be fired, but it's usually to the detriment of the show," the insider explained. "The network is worried that if they get rid of all the villains, the show will suffer, so they're leaning toward expanding the cast rather than reducing it." With production for the next season already underway, new cast members and their friends are being considered to add to the dynamic of the show, ensuring that no one is forced to film with people they don't want to be around.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Bravo star flees the US and locks down her social media accounts after death threats from viewers
One of Bravo's most controversial stars has left the US and locked down her social media accounts after getting death threats from viewers. Janet Caperna, who is the main antagonist on The Valley, fled to Switzerland with husband Jason and their 18-month-old son Cameron this week. The 35-year-old also locked down her Instagram page due to relentless trolling and death threats towards both herself and her child from fans of the show. In screenshots provided to online trolls are seen attacking Janet and her family in a series of vile messages. 'I hope you rot like you deserve,' wrote one. 'I hope your child grows up absolutely hating you.' Another wrote, 'I know where you live. I've seen where your son goes when you're not with him.' When contacted by for comment, Janet said that she was speaking out about the abuse to highlight how serious online trolling has become. 'I'm sick of threats and slurs being normalized because "we signed up for this when we joined reality TV." 'That's sick and not normal and I'm not ever going to pretend it's normal or acceptable to message strangers threats and slurs,' she said. 'It's sad to me that people go this far, it's definitely the worst part about this "job,"' she continued. 'I'm learning how to put boundaries on social media in place and learning as I go. I support healthy dialogue around reality TV and think some of the best conversations about modern culture stem from shows like ours. 'I'm far from perfect, and people are seeing the best and worst of all of us when we put our lives in front of cameras. My hope is people can have fun conversations about reality TV without going as far as some have recently.' The former celebrity assistant also went into detail about some of the vile threats she's received on the latest episode of her podcast, This Side of the Hill. 'I'm gonna read a couple and they're really just not nice,' her podcast co-host Jared Lipscomb said. 'I hope you die a slow and painful death, you are so ugly. Are you actually a man? You are evil and I wish death upon you, you piece of s**t,' read one. Another message said, 'It's a shame your son is still breathing you little [n-word] lover.' Janet then explained that one of her most dedicated trolls had looked up the names of her family members online and then sent her hateful messages about them. 'This isn't constructive criticism,' Janet said. 'I understand that I put my life out there and I'm gonna get comments, good and bad, this isn't that,' she said. Both Janet and Jared also said that they were shocked to see that the majority of the hateful comments were coming from seemingly 'normal and sweet' women. One woman that threatened Janet was a successful family photographer, while another woman had photos of herself being a mom to her young son. 'It makes me wonder, how many people throughout my day am I interacting with that are like this behind closed doors?' she asked. 'Like, when I'm checking out at the grocery store, is that person messaging someone that they don't like hate like this?' Janet also alluded to one of her co-stars, who she referred to as a former friend, interacting with negative comments about her online. 'I had a former friend who responded to someone's comment questioning the safety of my child, questioning whether I had a drinking problem,' she said. 'This former friend decided to respond with a laughing, jokey emoji and I'm so disappointed in that,' she continued. She appeared to be referring to Doute, who has been interacting with negative comments about Janet on Instagram and Threads. Meanwhile, The Valley is nearing the end of its explosive second season and preparing to start filming season three soon. On social media, there have been calls from viewers to fire both Janet and longtime villain Jax Taylor. While Janet's ongoing feuds with Kristen Doute, Nia Sanchez and Danny Booko have rubbed viewers the wrong way, Jax has disturbed the fanbase through his actions towards estranged wife Brittany Cartwright. In one episode, it was revealed that Jax had been spying on Brittany through security cameras in her home. He also send her dozens of 'rage texts' from rehab where he was being treated for mental health issues and a cocaine addiction. While no casting decisions have been made, understands that production are looking to expand the cast rather than fire people. 'Fans on social media are always calling for controversial people to be fired and it's usually to the detriment of the show,' one insider revealed. 'The network is worried that if they get rid of all the villains then the show will suffer, so they're leaning towards expanding the cast rather than reducing it,' they continued. 'The current cast have all submitted their friends to production and interviews are well underway. 'A bigger friend group will be more dynamic and nobody is going to have to film with people that they don't want to be around,' they added. The Valley is currently airing on Bravo and available to stream on Peacock.
Fox News
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Controversial national anthem singer at Dodgers game says she's received death threats
Vanessa Hernández, known by her stage name Nezza, sang a Spanish rendition of the United States' national anthem at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night, and she claimed the team wished she did not. Now, the singer is saying she has since received death threats for her performance. Nezza, wearing a Dominican Republic shirt while performing, posted a video on TikTok of a team employee telling her, "We are going to do the song in English today." Nezza decided to sing the Spanish version anyway, saying in a later TikTok video that it was in response to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in Los Angeles that has led to protests and unrest in the city. She said the backlash she has received has been harmful. "That's just the internet. That's going to come with something like that. Anything that involves politics is going to include a death threat here and there," Nezza said to TMZ Sports. "The main thing I've seen seeing is that it's disrespectful. I don't think it's disrespectful, because the lyrics are still the same exact lyrics as the English version. If both songs were made into a music video, it'd be the exact music video. "I'm a proud American. I was born here, raised here, my dreams came true here in L.A. I think being a proud American and still wanting better for your country can still be the same truth, and I think people are forgetting that." Nezza said she has also received support from celebrities in the Latin community, which "outweighs" the hate. "It's been really sweet to see people you idolize be on the right side of history…" she said. "I already knew in my heart what I did was right, but this just triple-confirms it." In the aforementioned TikTok, Nezza said she "just felt like I needed to" sing the Spanish version - but now she does "not feel welcome back" at Dodger Stadium. Other Los Angeles-based professional sports teams have taken a stance, including the NWSL's Angely City F.C., which gave fans "Immigrant City Football Club" T-shirts at their game on Saturday. Players were also seen warming up with the t-shirts on before their match to show support for those protesting. Nezza's Spanish rendition of the anthem came on the day of numerous "No Kings" protests, which were against the military parade in Washington, D.C., that coincided with President Donald Trump's birthday, across the country. Trump's birthday was also the 250th birthday celebration of the United States Army. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Man convicted of burning Koran and shouting 'f*** islam' outside Turkish embassy admits he is 'very worried' that he may now end up being killed
A man who was convicted of a public order offence for burning a copy of the Koran outside the Turkish consulate while shouting 'f*** Islam' says he has received 'hundreds' of death threats since his protest and is 'afraid of being killed'. Hamit Coskun, 50, was ordered to pay £240 and a statutory £96 surcharge on Monday after screaming 'Koran is burning' and 'Islam is religion of terrorism' while holding a flaming copy of the religious Islamic text above his head, in a controversial demonstration earlier this year. During his protest - which took place on February 13 in Knightsbridge - he was attacked by a man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, who was allegedly holding a knife. The man then spat at and kicked Mr Coskun. Two days later on February 15 Mr Coskun's home was broken into by two Iraqi men who threatened him with an ashtray and a knife. Following this, Mr Coskun was placed under police protection for two days and was then forced to flee the city he was living in. Since then Mr Coskun has received scores of abusive messages and death threats which have left him fearing for his life. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, Turkish born Mr Coskun, who is half Armenian and half Kurdish, said: 'My social media accounts and phonebook are full of death threats from [people based in] cities like London and Birmingham. Hamit Coskun leaving Westminster Magistrates' Court, central London, where he was sentenced to a £240 fine, with a statutory surcharge of £96 after he was found guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence of using disorderly behaviour when a Koran was burnt outside the Turkish consulate in London on February 13 'Like everyone else, I am afraid of being killed [and] I am very worried because I know that I may face security risks. 'This is the reality of the "religion" we call Islam. 'It does not respect different beliefs and cultures, it does not recognize the right to life. 'But I am not a coward. 'I am ready to pay the price.' Social media posts sent to Mr Coskun and seen by the Daily Mail include one that states: 'You should sacrifice yourself to Koran. You will die'. Another says: 'Hail to the courageous man who will make your corpse lie down on the ground.' Mr Coskun, a committed atheist, was forced to flee his home country of Turkey two and a half years ago. He is currently seeking asylum in the UK. When asked whether he felt protected in Britain Mr Coskun admitted: 'What really worries and upsets me is the attitude of the police [because] unfortunately, the police don't care. 'After returning from London on February 15, I was attacked by two Iraqi Muslims in Derby. 'Despite being arrested, they were released within a day [so] I had to change my address for security reasons. 'I am not [currently] under police protection and [when] I told them I felt unsafe they said there was nothing they could do.' Earlier this week politicians, including opposition leader Kemi Badenoch, as well as leading free speech campaigners slammed the conviction of Mr Coskun warning that the ruling was a blasphemy law by the back door. Defiant, Mr Coskun has said that he plans to appeal the decision - with the help of the National Secular Society [NSS] and the Free Speech Union [FSU] who are covering his legal fees. He said: 'I am grateful to the NSS and FSU, who have stood by me on this issue and have supported me unconditionally. 'The court ruling is an unjust decision. The ruling will only please and satisfy Islamists. They are trying to clamp down on freedom of expression.' 'I am an activist. I criticize Islam. I think that Islam poses a threat to the whole world. '[While protesting] I remain within democratic measures. 'I do not interfere with anyone. This is my democratic right [and] I will continue my struggle. 'This does not necessarily mean burning the Quran [but] I will use my right to protest wherever Islamists pose a threat. 'I do not intend to harm or disturb anyone. I am trying to raise awareness in society about the concept of Islamic invasion and threat.'
