Britain’s Got Talent dancer Kerri-Anne Donaldson ‘threatened suicide’ if sexual offence allegations went public

‘She knew how to get help and she was in no way considering harming herself,’ a detective constable said (Picture: Tom Dymond/Thames/Shutterstock) The Britain’s Got Talent dancer Kerri-Anne Donaldson allegedly told her sexual offence accuser that she would take her own life if their claim was made public, an inquest has heard.  Kerri-Anne Donaldson, 38, who appeared in the 2014 series of the ITV programme as a member of dance group Kings and Queen, reaching the semi-finals, was found dead at her home in Farnborough, Hampshire, on 7 June 2023. Proceedings at Winchester Coroner’s Court heard that she had been arrested on June 4 and interviewed by police in relation to what was described as a ‘sexual’ offence. The court was told she denied the allegation. Three days after being released from custody, Donaldson was discovered dead by her sister Cara Donaldson, after calls had gone unanswered.  She found a handwritten note at the top of the stairs which read: ‘Call 999, do not come in. I am sorry.’ The inquest heard that the cause of death was given as hanging, according to The Sun. Get personalised updates on Britain's Got Talent Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Detective Constable Benjamin Harris, of Hampshire Constabulary, led the investigation into the accusation against Donaldson and spoke at the inquest on Tuesday. Donaldson was in the group Kings and Queens on BGT (Picture: Tom Dymond/Thames/Shutterstock) The DC said the dancer’s accuser had told police she threatened to take her own life ‘if someone finds out’ about the allegation and went on to tell the court that he had considered the comments a possible ‘form of control’ after the claim. He said: ‘In my experience in some offences it can often be said without wanting to carry it out.’ The DC went on to say that the suggestion of self-harm was a matter that the force ‘take very seriously’. He told the inquest he reported it to his senior officers and advised his colleagues who arrested Donaldson. He graded the dancer’s risk of self-harm as ‘standard’, but later said that ‘with the benefits of hindsight’ he should have included a question about the comments when making the risk assessment. Her sister Cara paid tribute, saying her sister has a ‘heart of gold’ (Picture: kerri_annedonaldson) He added: ‘When I spoke to Kerri, which was after the interview, in the cell she presented to me at that time that she was fine, so normal. Pensioner 'left with 10 XL bully dogs weighing 190kg before she was killed' Gold medal-winning para-athlete faces jail for 'lying' about her disability Ant McPartlin reunites with ex-wife for first time in 8 years after dog's death ‘She had no indication that she wanted to take her own life. When that was spoken about with her she gave no indication that would happen.’ He went on to claim Donaldson told him she had previously seen a counsellor, adding: ‘She knew how to get help and she was in no way considering harming herself.’ Paying tribute, Donaldson’s sister Cara described her as having a ‘heart of gold’ and said she ‘brought happiness’ to those around her. She said she was devoted to her family and friends, and passionate about choreography and teaching dance. Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: Coronation Street and The Simpsons just developed unexpected beef and we’ve picked a side Arrow MORE: Loose Women’s Kaye Adams reveals she and partner of 30 years had secret civil partnership Arrow MORE: ‘Abusive’ partner faked will to try and claim cancer victim’s £500,000 fortune Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.

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