Jade Ewen 'received death threats'

Jade Ewen has revealed that she received death threats after she joined the Sugababes.

The singer explained that she was also the subject of racist abuse when she replaced Keisha Buchanan in the group's lineup.

Speaking to the Daily Record, she said: "It's fair enough for fans to have an opinion on the new lineup, but when they say they want to kill me, that's a bit much."

Ewen, whose father was born blind, added: "I've had people say things like, 'It's a good thing your dad can't see your ugly mug'. People say racist things or that they want to hurt my family members.

"My mum struggles with anything negative. I tell her even the biggest artists like Beyoncé get criticism."

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