Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Robshaw is said to have almost pulled the plug on his time on the BBC show before it has even begun. The England rugby star's friends have claimed he has been targeted by a female stalker. He reportedly met the woman twice during work events last year, with initial abuse starting six months after their first encounter. Chris is said to have called in the police after the woman reportedly threatened him with violence and spread false allegations. According to reports, the woman appears on the National Police Wanted List. She has reportedly left the country and is being sought by police. A spokesperson for Chris told the Mirror: “This is an ongoing police investigation, and therefore we are unable to comment at this time. Chris will not be commenting further.” Chris's pals have allegedly said the BBC is aware and is supporting him. "Chris almost turned down Strictly because of what this woman has been putting him and his family through," a friend told the Sun. “She’s made some disgusting threats. It has been awful for them. Chris and Camilla have been told by the police they’re not alone. This woman has form for what she’s been doing to them and has done it to other people too. “Chris and Camilla are just the latest victims in a string of lives she’s tried to destroy." They added that Chris has only gone ahead with Strictly because of his son Wilding. Chris retired from professional rugby in 2022 and was announced that he was joining the Strictly cast on Wednesday. The publication reports that the BBC has worked with Chris to ensure his safety at all times while on the competition. “Chris hates a fuss and never wants to put anyone out, but he’s grateful to how amazing the BBC have been with all of this," a source said. “He wants to crack on with the competition and give it his best shot." A spokesperson also told the publication: “This is an ongoing police investigation, and therefore we are unable to comment at this time. Chris will not be commenting further.” Chris is best known as a former England rugby union player and captain, having earned 66 caps for England. The 39-year-old has captained the national team 43 times and led the team to a Six Nations Grand Slam victory in 2016. Speaking about joining Strictly, Rob said: "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class. Let’s see if a rugby sidestep works in the Cha Cha Cha." Chris was joined on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show by RuPaul's Drag Race UK star La Voix - who is the first drag queen to compete on the main Strictly series. The Mirror has contacted the BBC for comment. Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .